Avolta—through its Hudson, Dufry, and HMSHost brands — is bringing World Cup energy to the terminal at over 180 of its retail locations in U.S. and Canadian host city airports, spanning both convenience and duty-free stores, to create an immersive shopping experience for millions of travelers. HMSHost is extending that energy into food and beverage, […]
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IGL owners win tender to operate at Peace Bridge after receivership ends
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This is the year of beauty for Starboard
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From a speakeasy to exclusive products, Avolta woos JFK T8 passengers with surprises and seamless service
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International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises launch community-driven retail program at Honolulu International Airport
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60+ new dining and retail concessions unveiled at inauguration of JFK Terminal 8’s $125 million commercial program
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Breaking News: iShoppes-ARI partnership win JFK T4 duty free and specialty retail contracts
One on One with YVR’s Benedict Ma
How Vancouver is welcoming the world during FIFA World Cup Special Report by Luke Barras-Hill Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is ready to “welcome the world” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place across North America from June 11 – July 19, an event for which it has been preparing for the past four years, […]
Avolta awarded 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport across travel retail and F&B
Avolta has been awarded a 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the United States. The agreement strengthens Avolta’s long-term presence at the airport and covers more than 1,800 square meters of space. MCO – which serves such international destinations as Disney World and Universal — is the busiest airport in Florida, serving nearly 58 […]
TFWA reveals conference agenda for World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes
Under the theme Shaping the World of Travel Retail, the TFWA World Conference will take place on Monday, September 28, from 9:00 to 11:45 and explore current themes redefining the industry. Internationally renowned journalist and presenter Stephen Sackur will return as moderator. TFWA President Sarah Branquinho will open the TFWA World Conference with a state of […]
FDFA advocacy efforts focusing on excise taxes and financial relief programs
Members of Canada’s Frontier Duty Free Association met with high-ranking government officials in Ottawa earlier this month to discuss the challenges facing Canada’s duty free stores, and petition for policy changes needed to support the industry’s competitiveness. TMI spoke with FDFA Executive Director Barbara Barrett about the specific policy changes for which the Association is […]
Canadian cross-border traffic with the U.S. inching upwards
Cross-border traffic between the United States and Canada is starting to show some modest improvement. Statistics Canada reported earlier this month that Canadian-resident return trips from the United States in May totaled 1.9 million, up 9.5% from the same month in 2025. This marks the second month of year-over-year increases since December 2024. Local and travel media are responding with headlines that […]
DPT Antwerp launches first branded shop-in-shop at sea
Jewelry brand DPT Antwerp (formerly Diamanti Per Tutti) has expanded its presence in the cruise channel, launching its first branded shop-in-shop concept at sea aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jade. The Norwegian Cruise Line Jade shop-in-shop marks DPT Antwerp’s sixth launch with Avolta on NCL, following installations on the recently launched Aqua and Luna. The achievement […]
Ghost Tequila targets international expansion
Ghost Tequila is one of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the spirits industry. With the appointment of John McDonnell as Executive Chairman of the Board at the beginning of the year, the Boston-based company has set its sights even higher, focusing on growing the brand in new markets around the world. McDonnell has a strong […]
Vista Corona opens in Guadalajara Airport
Corona has launched Vista Corona, its global restaurant, bar and grab & go concept, at Guadalajara International Airport, with plans for other locations in Mexico throughout 2026. “For many people, travel is a chance to break from routine and disconnect from everyday life,” says Grupo Modelo’s Director of Core Brands, Yune Aranguren. “Yet the airport […]
IGL owners win tender to operate at Peace Bridge after receivership ends
Troubled Peace Bridge Duty Free, one of Canada’s largest duty free land border retailers, is under new ownership. Under the name The Duty Free at Peace Bridge, the store is now run by a new company formed by the owners of Importations Guay Ltée, which operates three other duty free stores in Quebec. Peace Bridge […]
US beauty market delivers steady first quarter growth driven by both mass and prestige, Circana Reports
The performance of the U.S. beauty industry was nearly on par across both the prestige and mass retail sides of the business in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, reports research company Circana. Prestige retail dollar sales grew by +6% to $8.1 billion in Q1 2026, compared to the same period last year, as […]
Lagardère Travel Retail appoints new Deputy CEO, announces Executive Committee appointments
Lagardère Travel Retail has announced two appointments to its Executive Committee, designed to further strengthen its leadership team as the company enters the next phase of its development. Jérôme Petit joins the Executive Committee as Deputy CEO, reporting to President and CEO Frédéric Chevalier. Petit brings more than three decades of international leadership experience, including extensive operational responsibilities […]
Royal Caribbean and Alaska Railroad company inaugurate new Seward facility, largest cruise terminal in Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group officially celebrated the opening of the Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal with partners Alaska Railroad –the longtime owner and operator of the Seward passenger dock and terminal, The Seward Company and Turnagain Marine Construction at a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 10th. The new terminal, which has been […]
Paradies Lagardère celebrates Canadian sense of place with two new retail concepts at Toronto Pearson International airport
North American airport retailer Paradies Lagardère has announced the openings of Muskoka Supply Co. and Greetings from Toronto at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), marking the first milestone in a broader program to elevate the airport’s retail. A division of Lagardère Travel Retail, Paradies Lagardère is expanding its presence at YYZ as part of […]
Liht Organics accelerates global expansion through IBBI partnership
Liht Organics is continuing to strengthen its Americas and global travel retail ambitions through a new partnership with Florida-based International Brand Builders Inc. (IBBI), a specialist sales agency focused on clean beauty brands. The partnership follows the recent opening of Liht Organics’ new fulfilment center in New Jersey, a strategic investment designed to support growing […]
