JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC has a plan to reimagine the duty free and specialty retail concessions at New York’s JFK Terminal 4. The new partnership, made up of ARI, one of the world’s leading travel retail operators; International Shoppes, a leading NY-based duty free and specialty retailer; and a group of local and small enterprise […]
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Breaking News: iShoppes-ARI partnership win JFK T4 duty free and specialty retail contracts
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – announced that JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC has been selected to reimagine the duty free and specialty retail concessions for passengers at T4. The partnership brings together ARI, one of […]
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 […]
ARI celebrates the holiday giving-spirit with “Joy Awaits” campaign
ARI has launched a special seasonal holiday campaign celebrating the joy of giving with the joy of airport shopping. Called “Joy Awaits”, the festive campaign promises a vibrant, joyful and memorable retail experience for passengers traveling through any one of ARI’s global locations. ARI says that seasonal campaigns form an important part of its consumer marketing strategy, tapping […]
ARI unveils newly refurbished Edmonton Duty Free stores
ARI has unveiled the new look for Edmonton Duty Free, bringing an elevated travel retail experience to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Since opening in January 2024, significant refurbishments have been underway at the two stores, located in YEG’s Domestic-International Departures Lounge and YEG’s US Departures Lounge. ARI says that refreshing these stores signals the company’s […]
Dior and Aer Rianta treat travelers at Montreal-Trudeau to summery “bohemian-chic” activation
This June, the House of Dior and Aer Rianta Montreal invited travelers at Montréal–Trudeau Airport International Terminal to enjoy a sunny getaway decorated with the colors of the “Diorivera.” The picturesque animation dressed the Dior Aer Rianta Montreal podium in a “bohemian-chic” style, featuring the bright yellow of the sun, the soothing green of nature, […]
Montréal Duty Free launches exclusive cross-category Garden Event
Montréal Duty Free brought a joyous burst of summer to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport with the launch of the inaugural Garden Event; an exclusive cross-category promotional island. Bringing together a mix of products for travelers to browse and enjoy across beauty, liquor, confectionery and fashion, the Garden Event is a showcase of the breadth of […]
Pilgrim creates giant spectacle at Montreal Airport with ARI
Danish jewelry brand Pilgrim is partnering with AerRianta International (ARI) at Montreal Airport for four weeks, highlighting its collection with a super-sized pair of sunglasses, which is turning travelers’ heads in store. Located in the international terminal, the simple and elegant sculpture creates an irresistible eye-catching installation and together with the branded image wrap column […]
YSL takes over TR Americas with avant-première of MYSELF
YSL Travel Retail Americas launched MYSLF, the latest masculine fragrance, throughout the region in September, in the brand’s most extensive online and offline takeover to date. The fragrance made its avant-première debut in Latin America, where it is expected to arrive in Local Market only in Q1 2024. YSL Beauty says that it set out […]
ARI celebrates milestone 25th Anniversary in North America
ARI celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its business in North America at an exclusive “cocktail dinatoire” event hosted at 1769 Distillery in Montreal on September 15. The event was attended by many partners and local supporters of the ARI business in the region, including airport partners, local suppliers with long-standing relationships, executives from ARI, senior […]
Aer Rianta adjusts its workplace in Canada to new realities post-Pandemic
While airport passenger levels are still drastically below 2019 peaks for Aer Rianta International in Montreal and Quebec, Canada – passenger numbers for 2021 were only 19% of 2019 traffic numbers and resulting travel retail sales were 26% of 2019 levels—the company has made some important adjustments to how it does business as recovery moves […]
ARI’s Nuno do Amaral joins IAADFS Board of Directors
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has named Nuno do Amaral of Aer Rianta International (ARI) as a member of the Board of Directors. He was appointed to fill the seat of Gerry Crawford, who recently left the industry. Do Amaral serves as the Chief Operations & Business Development Officer at […]
IAADFS Webinar: View from the Americas/Northern exposure
Travel and air traffic is still down by record levels but select markets in the Americas are beginning to see signs of improvement that will hopefully flow over into 2021, according to the retailers participating in the webinar hosted by the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores in early December (TMI, issue vol. […]
ARI’s Jackie McDonagh: “Treat every customer like gold”
Since Aer Rianta International reopened The Loop international store at YUL Montréal- Trudeau International Airport in July, passenger traffic has not picked up to the level that was expected. Fewer passengers means that sales are low, only a fraction of what they had been before the coronavirus pandemic brought global travel to a stand-still and […]
Aer Rianta International back in business at Montréal- Trudeau International Airport
Aer Rianta International (ARI) has re-opened The Loop international store at YUL Montréal- Trudeau International Airport. The store has been closed since March 24, in line with the government order for the closure of all non-essential outlets to contain the spread of coronavirus. ARI’s team in North America has taken a wide range of measures to […]
