Avolta’s core turnover down 2.7% in first half
Avolta's core turnover fell 2.7% on a reported basis to CHF 6.44bn ($7.92bn).
Lagardère Travel Retail revenue up 3.3% in first half
Lagardère Travel Retail’s revenue in the first half of 2026 rose 3.3% on a like-for-like basis to €2.97bn.
Aesop launches Women’s Library initiative in travel retail
Aesop is launching its annual global initiative, the Aesop Women’s Library, in travel retail for the first time.
Sol de Janeiro launches summer travel retail campaign
L'Occitane has launched a global summer travel retail campaign for Sol de Janeiro.
MECCA to enter duty-free
MECCA is to enter the duty-free channel for the first time.
TFWA MD Franck Waechter leaves association
Travel retail association TFWA Managing Director Franck Waechter has left the organization.
Shiseido names Adele Zhang Managing Director, Travel Retail
Shiseido has named Adele Zhang Managing Director, Travel Retail Global Business.
TFWA reveals speakers for Cannes conference
The TFWA has revealed speakers for this year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes.
L’Oréal expands La Roche Posay suncare in travel retail Asia
La Roche-Posay sponsored the Intercontinental Polo Match at VS Sports Club and opened a pop-up at King Power Rangnam in Thailand.
Avolta to acquire DFS’ Okinawa business
Travel retailer Avolta is to acquire DFS’ operations in Okinawa. The deal marks Avolta’s entry into the...
Lagardère Travel Retail makes changes to executive committee
Lagardère Travel Retail has made several changes to its Executive Committee.
Decorté highlights Kimono fragrances at La Samaritaine
Japanese brand Decorté (Kosé Corporation) highlighted its Kimono fragrance collection with a special experience focused on
Dolce&Gabbana opens beauty & eyewear pop-up at Paris CDG Airport
Dolce&Gabbana is to open its first beauty and eyewear pop-up at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Lagardère Travel Retail opens Duty Free Express concept in Lima
Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new Duty Free Express store at Jorge Chávez International Airport.
Avolta to enter Latvia
Avolta is to enter Latvia after inking a 12-year contract at Riga Airport.
Talking points & trends from the TFWA Asia Pacific show
BW Confidential highlights the key talking points, news, views and trends gleaned from the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference
TFWA Asia Pacific show: TFWA President highlights region’s resilience, despite geopolitics
Despite the impact of the war in the Middle East on travel retail, the industry in Asia remains
New-format TFWA Asia Pacific show kicks off in Singapore
The TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference kicked off tonight in Singapore with a welcome cocktail
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific partners with Agoda
L'Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific has partnered with travel booking platform Agoda
Helena Rubinstein launches campaign across Asia Pacific travel retail
Helena Rubinstein launched a travel retail campaign across Asia Pacific for its new skincare product Replasty Age Recovery Night PX50.
MEADFA to take place in Morocco in November
The 2026 MEADFA (Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association) Conference will be held in Rabat, Morocco, from November 15 to 17.
ARI and International Shoppes to manage duty free at JFK Intl Airport Terminal 4
JFK T4 Retail Partners has been awarded the concession for the duty free shops at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 4.
The Shilla Duty Free to open pop-up at Artbox Singapore
The Shilla Duty Free Singapore is to open a travel-themed pop-up for its first appearance at Artbox Singapore 2026.
Summit of the Americas kicks off in Orlando
The 2026 Summit of the Americas is to open this weekend at its new location, the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel in Florida, US.
Liht Organics to open new fulfilment centre in the US
Liht Organics is opening a new fulfilment centre in New Jersey, the US.
TFWA unveils more details of revamped format for Asia show
The TFWA has unveiled more details about the revamped format of its Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference.
Avolta turnover up 5.5% in 2025
Avolta’s core turnover in 2025 grew 5.5% on an organic basis to CHF 13.72bn ($17.61bn).
Middle East conflict hits tourism and retail industries
The conflict in the Middle East is causing widespread disruption across the tourism and retail industries.
L’Occitane launches travel retail campaign for Erborian launch
L’Occitane Group launched a campaign to promote the travel retail avant-première of Erborian’s new Centella Redness skincare range in Paris.
L’Occitane unveils new travel retail concept for Sol de Janeiro
L’Occitane Group has unveiled a new travel retail concept for its Sol de Janeiro flagship corners in Spain.