Avolta has opened a new standalone “Fragrance & Beauty” CHANEL boutique at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1. This new space is designed to offer travelers a luxurious, immersive, and highly personalized beauty experience within one of Canada’s most important international travel hubs. The boutique brings together the modernity and heritage of the House of CHANEL in a […]
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Rebecca Mann joins The Bluedog Group’s Essential Communications in senior role
The Bluedog Group has appointed Rebecca Mann as Senior Account & Content Manager within its specialist PR division Essential Communications, following a successful period of freelance collaboration. The appointment is effective August 1, 2026. At Essential Communications, she will take on a central role in account leadership, content strategy and business development. The move further strengthens […]
Travel Blue calls for a GTR reset for the travel essentials category
Travel Blue is calling on the global travel retail industry (GTR) to reset its core category strategy, as a new generation of travelers reshapes purchasing behavior across airports worldwide. “Travel Essentials is the category that will drive the next era of airport retail growth and should now be recognized as one of the most important,” […]
Maker’s Mark launches Airport-exclusive Artist Series
Maker’s Mark has announced a global travel retail exclusive series featuring custom, city-inspired labels for its iconic Kentucky bourbon designed by acclaimed artist Alexandra Pacula. Available for a limited time in select airports, the bespoke Maker’s Mark bottles are inspired by destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney […]
Lindt launches LINDOR Pick & Mix concept in South America with London Supply
Lindt & Sprüngli Global Travel Retail is celebrating the opening of the first LINDOR Pick & Mix concept in South America with London Supply in Iguazú, Argentina. The company says the location was the ideal location to launch the concept in the region, bringing the experience to one of the region’s most unique travel retail […]
Hershey launches “Take Home the Cup” activation across GTR
The Hershey Company is bringing the excitement and energy of football fandom to airports around the world with the launch of its new ‘Take Home the Cup’ activation. The global travel retail campaign is designed to connect travelers with the Reese’s brand through exclusive packaging, engaging retail experiences and memorable moments of discovery. The campaign […]
Executive Retail Shops celebrates World Cup
Executive Retail Shops (ERS) has rolled out a bespoke World Cup-themed activation at Sheltair FBO, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, welcoming private aviation travelers to the airport in its signature style. The World Cup activation, which started on June 14 and runs until July 19, features a welcome cocktail and mini soccer games and interactive experiences. Arriving […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
