The Hershey Company, which introduced a new visual identity at the 2025 TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, is translating its new ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform into measurable in-market performance. The company reports that early activations across key airport hubs are driving stronger shopper engagement and improved sell-out. Hershey says that the […]
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International Shoppes awarded retail concessions at Hawaii’s Honolulu and Kahului airports
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected New York-based International Shoppes (iShoppes) to operate the specialty retail and duty free concessions at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG), the main airport in Maui. In January, incumbent concessionaire DFS (formerly Duty Free Shoppers) had announced that it was exiting the […]
CVH Spirits appoints Blue Caterpillar as exclusive TR Americas distributor
CVH Spirits has announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term distribution agreement with Blue Caterpillar for Travel Retail Americas. CVH Spirits’ portfolio includes premium single malt Scotch whisky brands Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory. Blue Caterpillar says the single malt Scotch whisky category continues to represent one of the most dynamic segments within premium spirits across […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 4
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here We start today’s issue of Travel Markets Insider with a very illuminating report from m1nd-set that analyzes the so-called “income illusion” regarding Low Income Buyers. m1nd-set defines LIB‘s as slightly younger than the global average, with a higher percentage of Millennials, driven by digital […]
F&B@Sea 2026 unveils elevated program designed for cruise’s F&B decision-makers
F&B@Sea, the unique cruise food and beverage experience that brings together cruise lines and supplies, has announced its enhanced 2026 program taking place April 15-16 at Miami’s Mana Wynwood convention Center. Held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Global (April 13-16), the F&B@Sea event will spotlight trends, innovations and leaders shaping what cruise guests will eat […]
B&S appoints Luke Maga as Global Sales Director, Duty Free & Travel Retail
B&S has appointed Luke Maga as Global Sales Director for its Duty Free & Travel Retail division. The appointment further strengthens the company’s focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering added value to customers and brand owners through its efficient, scalable King of Reach distribution model, says the company. In his new role, Maga will […]
Absolut Vodka turns up the heat with new Absolut Tabasco
Absolut Vodka has partnered with Tabasco Brand for the launch of a new spicy vodka, Absolut Tabasco. The new collaboration launches this February across 50+ markets including global travel retail. According to Rae Gibson, Director, Power Brands and Emerging Categories, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, Pernod Ricard will be staging a “truly global takeover” in travel […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 3
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here The biggest news in travel retail over the past few days continues to come from DFS. LVMH has confirmed that it will be “gradually” exiting from DFS, the precursor and once undisputed leader of luxury travel retail shopping. The […]
ARI North America introduces new Salon Du Vin retail concept across key Canadian locations
ARI North America has launched a new category concept, Salon du Vin, at Montréal Duty Free and Quebec City Duty Free. This newly developed wine lounge concept was inspired by the Speakeasy bars, lounges and wine bars that can be found across Montréal and Quebec City, offering passengers an authentic experience as they shop an expertly […]
HMSHost opens first Eataly location in a North American airport at JFK T8
Avolta’s HMSHost opened its first Eataly location in a North American airport at JFK Terminal 8. The opening is the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways. The new 5,526-square-foot full-service restaurant, 1,353-square-foot wine bar, and retail shop […]
DFA again partners with the Miami Dolphins to raise $I million for Breast Cancer Research through redesigned 2026 Golf Tournament
Duty Free Americas has once again partnered with the Miami Dolphins football team to raise one million dollars for breast cancer research through its 11th annual Charity Golf Tournament taking place on February 5, 2026 at the Trump National Doral Country Club in Miami. The sold-out golf event – which has become a key event […]
Women in Travel Retail+ chooses Morgan’s Army as official Charity Partner 2026
Women in Travel Retail+ (WiTR+) has announced Morgan’s Army Charitable Foundation as its official charity partner for 2026. Based in Wales, the charity was founded by Natalie and Matthew Ridler following the cancer diagnosis and subsequent death of their son Morgan, shortly before his 4th birthday. Today, Morgan’s Army supports families across South Wales affected […]
Starboard Group brings together Cruise and Retail Industry Leaders in Cancún for 2026 Annual Summit
Starboard Group held its 2026 Unleash the Potential Summit in Cancún, Mexico, last week, bringing together more than 200 Starboard retail managers and senior corporate leaders as well as executives from the world’s top cruise lines and retail brands. The three-day summit featured speakers from several of Starboard’s cruise line partners, including Christine Duffy, President […]
Travel Markets Insider Newsletter Vol. 27 No. 2
The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here There is a saying in the Caribbean that when the U.S. sneezes, the islands catch a cold … or worse. It appeared that the Caribbean might suffer a full-blown’ flu epidemic’ at the start of the year, […]
Peace Arch Duty Free begins landmark investment of $6.5 million in renovations
Peace Arch Duty Free, North America’s largest land-border duty free retailer located on the Canadian border in Surrey, British Columbia, has embarked on a $6.5 million investment redevelopment project The project, which Peace Arch founder and President Peter Raju says will be the world’s most luxurious land-border duty free shop, is being designed to significantly enhance the […]
