Starboard has announced a partnership with Adora Cruises to develop a duty free shopping experience aboard Adora Flora City, the second Chinese-built large cruise ship, ahead of its maiden voyage this November. Spanning more than 600 square meters, the Starboard-curated retail space will bring together nearly 100 Chinese and international brands across 12 categories, including […]
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Gebr. Heinemann continues transition and realigns supervisory and executive boards as Gunnar Heinemann steps down
Gunnar Heinemann, chairman of the Gebr. Heinemann Supervisory Borad, has announced that he is stepping down from the board. He will be succeeded by his son, Max Heinemann, the fifth generation of the family to manage the business. Being called, “the next stage of a strategically planned generational transition,” the new roles will become effective […]
TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026: a preview
Pre-registration for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026 closes on September 3, 2026. As the premiere event on the global duty free and travel retail calendar, it is where the industry gathers in Cannes, bringing together leading brands, retailers, transport operators, border stores and business partners from across the international market. Leading brands and newcomers […]
U.S. beauty industry posts solid 1H growth as fragrance and skincare lead across prestige and mass retail, Circana reports
The U.S. beauty industry continues to benefit from consumers’ willingness to shop across price tiers, selectively investing in products that deliver the strongest emotional and functional value, reports research firm Circana. Travel Markets Insider reports on the latest numbers, since the U.S. beauty market strongly impacts trends in travel retail throughout the region and the […]
Travel retail data and insights expert Pi Insight introduces enhanced services and signals next phase of growth
Travel retail data and research provider Pi Insight has revealed an elevated suite of consultancy and information services. The UK-based firm, a long-term partner to leading industry associations including ETRC and TFWA, has also refreshed its branding with a bold new website and corporate logo. The company says that it plans a wave of free-to-air […]
m1nd-set unveils landmark 10-Year analysis of the evolution of the global duty free shopper
Leading travel retail research agency m1nd-set has released a comprehensive ten-year retrospective analysis tracking the health and evolution of the global travel retail industry. Using its Business Intelligence Service (BIS) database*1, the research reveals that today’s traveler is fundamentally different from 2016, transitioning from a focus on value and promotions to greater self-purchase intent and […]
MONARQ Group and Cazcanes Tequila partner across the Caribbean & Latin America & USA Duty Free
MONARQ Group and Cazcanes Tequila have announced a new strategic partnership for the distribution and development of Cazcanes across the Caribbean, Central America and South America, as well as Mexico duty free and U.S. duty free, including the cruise channel. The partnership significantly expands Cazcanes’ international footprint, bringing together MONARQ Group’s extensive regional distribution network […]
Falic Group acquires luxury Travel Retail concessions at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Falic Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS’s luxury travel retail business at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Operating under the Duty Free Americas brand, the Falic Group’s travel retail business […]
Avolta acquires majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group
Avolta officially announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group, one of the leading duty free operators in the Caribbean. The deal was widely known throughout the region, while the legalities of the complicated multi-island contracts were completed. Penha Duty Free Group operates 25 points of sale across Aruba, […]
Mondelēz WTR expands its retail presence across the Americas
Mondelēz World Travel Retail (WTR) is expanding its retail presence across the Americas, investing in a series of permanent retail investments, Toblerone Sense of Place activations and shopper engagement initiatives across key airports. The rollout spans Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the United States and Canada, and is designed to strengthen the Toblerone and Milka portfolios while […]
The Macallan and Everrich partner to debut final release in the Harmony collection
The Macallan has unveiled the sixth and concluding release in The Harmony Collection. This marks the final chapter in a series that explores the brand’s deep-rooted connection to the natural world through creativity, craftsmanship and innovation. The release comprises two distinctive single malt Scotch whiskies: Inspired by Fresh Coconut, available in domestic markets, and Inspired […]
Travel Blue expands award-winning Memory Collections range with new personalized travel souvenirs
Travel Blue will unveil new destination-themed products in the Memory Collections range at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes. The new additions follow the success of the range at TFWA Singapore and a prestigious travel retail award win earlier this year. The Memory Collections range of pins, patches and pillows also includes […]
B|Y expands its trolleys palette with new shade of grey
B|Y, the travel brand by Bric’s created for new generations, introduces a new shade, confirming its vision of a young, dynamic and contemporary way of traveling. B|Y, an acronym for Be Young. Be Bric’s., is designed to connect with a broad and international audience, while maintaining a strong link to the values and quality that […]
Coty expands Burberry Goddess fragrance range with a new interpretation of vanilla
Coty has expanded its Burberry Goddess collection with Burberry Goddess Amber Vanilla Eau de Parfum Intense. Crafted by Principal Perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie, Burberry Goddess Amber Vanilla adds a new dimension to the signature trio of vanilla extracts that define the collection. Burberry Goddess Amber Vanilla is defined by roasted vanilla, creating the most textural expression […]
Rituals takes the Amsterdam Collection to the world of travel
Rituals Cosmetics is rolling out the Amsterdam Collection across 120 travel retail locations worldwide, bringing the story of East meets West to some of the busiest airports on earth. Created in partnership with Amsterdam’s iconic Rijksmuseum, the elegant body care range blends the famous Dutch tulip with zesty yuzu, native to East Asia, and features […]
