TFWA reveals program for Asia Pacific Live
Travel-retail association TFWA has announced the full program for the TFWA Asia Pacific Live networking event, taking...April 6, 2022
Bulgari opens pop-up at Zurich International Airport
Italian brand Bulgari (LVMH) has opened a pop-up at Zurich International Airport to promote two of its...April 1, 2022
TFWA webinar explores the future of China duty free
Travel-retail association TFWA’s China Watch webinar this morning explored new opportunities in Chinese travel retail, including the...March 29, 2022
Lagardère report reveals insights into future of travel retail
Some 42% of industry executives anticipate that international air traffic will return to pre-pandemic (2019) levels by...March 29, 2022
Chanel launches pop-ups for No1 line in travel retail
French brand Chanel has launched a string of initiatives throughout airports in Europe to promote the launch...March 24, 2022
TFWA reveals details for Singapore networking event
TFWA has revealed details about its in-person networking event, taking place May 9 to 11 in Singapore...March 22, 2022
Dufry granted concessions in Mexico
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has been granted two five-year concession contracts at the new Mexico City International...March 18, 2022
Dufry extends concession at Bali airport
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has extended its duty-free concession at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport...March 15, 2022
ELC names Israel Assa Travel Retail & Retail Development Global President
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has named Israel Assa Travel Retail and Retail Development Global President, effective...March 11, 2022
Dufry turnover up 52.9% in 2021
Swiss travel retailer Dufry’s full-year 2021 turnover rose 52.9% to CHF3.91bn ($4.21bn) compared to 2020. The year’s...March 8, 2022
TFWA cancels Asia show as live event in Singapore, studying alternatives
The TFWA’s Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference will not take place as a live event in Singapore...March 4, 2022
Shiseido Travel Retail launches Hainan pop-up for Clé de Peau Beauté
Shiseido Travel Retail’s digital campaign for the Clé de Peau Beauté brand’s Hainan pop-up generated 90 million...March 4, 2022
Russian travel collapses amid war, says ForwardKeys
The Russian invasion of Ukraine resulted in a spike in flight cancellations to and from Russia, according...March 4, 2022
Travel retail Americas regional analysis
Despite a backdrop dominated by Omicron, the travel-retail market in the Americas
March 1, 2022
Lagardère Travel Retail and JD.com joint venture inks deal with CNSC
The joint venture between France-based Lagardère Travel Retail and Chinese e-commerce player JD.com has inked a deal...March 1, 2022
Air passenger traffic reached 48.3% of 2019 levels in 2021
Overall air passenger traffic for 2021 came in at 48.3% of 2019 levels, reaching 4.4 billion travelers...February 25, 2022
Carolina Herrera travel-retail campaign reaches 10 million passengers
Puig Travel Retail Americas’ recent omnichannel campaign for the Carolina Herrera brand’s Very Good Girl Eau de...February 24, 2022
Dufry extends concession contract at Helsinki Airport
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has extended its duty-free and duty-paid concession at Helsinki Airport, Finland for another...February 16, 2022
Shiseido Travel Retail launches limited-edition Lunar New Year lines
Shiseido Travel Retail has launched limited-edition ranges for Lunar New Year for SHISEIDO, Clé de Peau...January 13, 2022
TFWA reveals details about 2022 trade shows
TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) revealed details about this year’s Asia Pacific...January 12, 2022
DFS launches Lunar New Year initiatives
LVMH-owned travel retailer DFS Group has launched a string of initiatives both online and in stores for...January 12, 2022
Dufry renews contract with Dominican Republic airport for 10 years
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has renewed its duty-free concession at the Dominican Republic’s La Romana Int. Airport...January 11, 2022
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific opens renovated boutiques in Hainan
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific has opened renovated flagship boutiques for the Lancôme, Kiehl’s and YSL Beauté...January 6, 2022
Fragrance top-selling category at Dubai Duty Free in 2021
Travel retailer Dubai Duty Free’s (DDF) sales rose 40% year-over-year to Dhs3.56bn ($976m) in 2021. Fragrance was...January 4, 2022
DFS opens its largest beauty hall
Travel retailer DFS Group has unveiled the largest beauty hall in its store network on the Chinese...December 20, 2021
SHISEIDO hosts first VIP event in Hainan
Shiseido Travel Retail said its first VIP event in Hainan for the SHISEIDO brand generated 12 million...December 17, 2021
How Shiseido is building Drunk Elephant
In an interview with BW Confidential, Tiffany Masterson, Founder of the Drunk Elephant brand, and Philippe Lesné,...December 16, 2021
Urban Decay launches in Hainan
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific hosted an event last month to celebrate the launch of California-based cosmetics...December 15, 2021
Lancaster hosts VIP event in Hainan
Skincare brand Lancaster (Coty) hosted a VIP event last month in Hainan to promote a new product...December 13, 2021
ELC names Umair Ansari VP for travel retail EMEA
Umair Ansari Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has appointed Umair Ansari as Vice President and General Manager, Travel...December 10, 2021