Starboard Group has announced the launch of Invicta Tequila, a new lifestyle product developed in collaboration with Invicta Watch Group and produced by Casa Maestri Distillery in Mexico. The premium tequila will launch exclusively on 26 cruise ships this summer; it is Invicta’s latest expansion as a lifestyle brand and is a first-of-its-kind—and first-at-sea—collaboration between […]
Fraport adds to Music City vibe with 8 new retail and F&B concepts at Nashville International Airport
Fraport Nashville, the developer and manager of the Nashville International Airport (BNA) concessions program, has opened eight new dining and shopping venues in the expanded Concourse D extension. These new venues celebrate the spirit of Music City and enhance the already impressive selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports, […]
Rabanne debuts global rebranding and new makeup range at São Paulo Guarulhos with Avolta
Rabanne, in collaboration with Avolta, has inaugurated a new Maison Rabanne counter at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport in the Terminal 3 arrivals store. The counter, which unveils the brand’s new name and image, also debuts Rabanne Makeup in the Americas. The inauguration also honored Puig’s partnership with Avolta, underlining Rabanne’s commitment to redefining the luxury experience within the […]
Diageo Global Travel launches Don Julio’s “The Summer of Serve” with sampling activations across Europe and the Americas
Diageo Global Travel has launched a summer campaign across travel retail in Europe and the Americas for its premium tequila brand Don Julio. The campaign is designed to educate consumers on how to create the perfect tequila-based drinks. Don Julio’s ‘The Summer of Serve’ campaign features extensive sampling activations across major travel retail hotspots from […]
Heineken expands draught beer training program to cruise
Heineken Global Duty Free is accelerating its draught beer training program for Cruise partners, with consumer-focused quality a key component in its growth strategy. Participating cruise lines include Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Holland America, MSC, Princess, P&O, and Royal Caribbean. The Heineken Passion & Quality Training program has been developed to address the dynamics of the […]
The Boolchand Group debuts HEYDUDE in the Caribbean with new store in Aruba
The Boolchand Grouphas officially opened the doors to its first HEYDUDE footwear store in Aruba, marking a significant expansion milestone for the lifestyle footwear brand. The Aruba opening, which took place last week, positions the longstanding Caribbean-based company as a key player in regional retail innovation. With over 90 years of industry experience, The Boolchand […]
Pernod Ricard GTR launches second in Artist series with Absolut Haring Artist-Editon
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail has released the Absolut Haring Artist-Edition, the second in Absolut’s Artist Edition series. Available exclusively in global travel retail for the next three months, the Absolut Haring Artist-Edition is a celebration of the iconic artist Keith Haring, who had a deep connection with the brand. Nearly forty years ago, at […]
Fenty Beauty’s march across the Caribbean reaches St. Lucia and St. Thomas
Essence Corp has opened its 20th Fenty Beauty location in the Caribbean on June 7th, marking a significant mile-stone in the brand’s regional expansion. This latest launch, in partnership with Avolta, is located at Castries Duty Free in St. Lucia and represents the fourth Fenty Beauty location opened with Avolta, following the initial launch in Barbados […]
Starboard appoints Anthony Richards to elevate retail experiences
Starboard Group has announced the appointment of Anthony Richards as Vice President of Retail Experience & Sales Optimization, effective July 7. In this newly created role, Richards will lead the creation and execution of “innovative, multisensory retail experiences at sea, creating unforgettable destination-oriented experiences that delight shoppers and drive conversion and loyalty,” says the company. […]
Peace Arch Duty Free sets record with $170,000 cognac sale
In what it calls “a remarkable display of resilience” amid ongoing challenges with traffic and sales, Peace Arch Duty Free has achieved a record-breaking milestone, selling a 6L bottle of Louis XIII Cognac for CAD $170,000—the highest-value single-item sale in the shop’s history. This landmark purchase reflects a growing shift in customer demographics, with increasing […]
MIA breaks ground on historic Concourse K expansion
Miami International Airport officials and government executives broke ground on MIA’s new Concourse K on June 24, the airport’s first expansion in more than 20 years. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, in collaboration with the Board of County Commissioners and Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, led the historic celebration. The new […]
Tailwinds & turbulence in 2025 U.S. Travel Retail outlook
The U.S. travel and Travel Retail market continues to reveal a striking paradox: a surge in outbound U.S. travel coupled with a sharp drop in international inbound tourism to the United States. This observation, which TMI has been reporting about for the past few months, is reconfirmed by the latest research from Travel Retail research […]
Avolta awarded duty free tender at Santiago de Chile International Airport
Avolta has been awarded a 12-year duty free concession contract at Santiago de Chile International Airport by Chile’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the National Customs Service (Customs). The new concessions are scheduled to commence in Q3 2026, and will expand Avolta’s established presence at Santiago de Chile Airport. The new concession agreement […]
Giromondo unveils new Dôme store concept at Caracas’ Maiquetía International Airport
On June 20, Giromondo marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new Dôme duty free store at Maiquetía International Airport (also known as Simón Bolívar International Airport) in Venezuela. Located in the international departures terminal, the new store represents a bold step toward a more ambitious, modern vision, say Giromondo owners Ricard […]
Avolta unveils Toronto Duty Free at YYZ
Avolta’s Dufry brand has unveiled its newest duty free store at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto Duty Free. The 170 sqm shop in Terminal 3 offers a collection of Canadian-made products alongside a curated selection of wine, spirits, and confectionery. The store is the first of several new shops planned as part of the […]