Heinemann Buys Out JR/Duty Free
Gebr. Heinemann has acquired full ownership of JR/Duty Free Israel by purchasing the remaining shares from James Richardson Group (JR/Group) in a joint venture that began in 2018.
An all-time record: Dubai Duty Free’s FY2023 sales surge 24.39 percent
Dubai Duty Free has announced an all-time sales record of DHS7.885 billion for 2023, up 24.39 percent over the previous year. Compared to pre-pandemic results in 2019, sales rose 6.4 percent.
Dubai Duty Free Partners Alipay+
Dubai Duty Free has partnered with Alipay+ to offer a seamless travel and checkout experience for international visitors at Dubai and Al Maktoum International airports.
L’Occitane gears up for Sol de Janeiro travel retail push with brand awareness campaign
L’Occitane’s Group Travel Retail unit has announced the launch of a second wave of its global OOH brand awareness campaign at international airports for its Sol de Janeiro brand.
LVMH cedes control of Starboard; sells majority stake
LVMH has sold a majority stake in Cruise Line Holdings Co, owner of Miami-based Starboard, to a group of investors headed up by Jim Gissy. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Chanel Wonderland opens at Incheon Airport
In collaboration with Chanel, Shinsegae Duty Free has announced the opening of the largest mega-beauty podium in Asia duty-free. Chanel Wonderland, as the stand has been named, made its debut at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 2.
L’Oreal’s Mixed Results Amid Challenges
L’Oreal reported an increase in third-quarter sales, particularly in Europe and the United States, but experienced a decline in North Asia with sales down by 4.8%.
L’Oréal, Heinemann: Sustainable Travel Retail Push
L’Oréal Travel Retail and Gebr. Heinemann have formed a partnership aiming at sustainability within the travel retail industry.
DFS to open seven star luxury retail destination in Hainan
DFS has announced that it will open a seven-star retail and entertainment destination in Sanya, Hainan, China by 2026. DFS Yalong Bay, as the new 128,000 sq m site will be known will feature more than 1,000 luxury brands.
Qatar Duty Free announces two executive hires
Qatar Duty Free has named Grant Fleming as Vice President, Food & Beverage and Nuno Moreira as Vice President, Strategy & Commercial, effective immediately.
CDFI launches shopper reward program
China Duty Free International has teamed up with UnionPay International to launch a shopper reward program. The All-in-One Shopping Rewards scheme is a cross-border promotion available in Hong Kong, Macau and Cambodian stores.
Shilla Duty Free and Estee Lauder host virtual beauty class
Shilla Duty Free and Estee Lauder have teamed up to host a virtual beauty class. Held in honor of the launch Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution Serum, the online tutorial was posted on both Shilla’s website and its YouTube channel.
Puig unveils new travel retail hub for the Americas
Puig is said to have cut the ribbon on a travel retail hub for the Americas region in Miami.
Nice Cote d’Azur to renew entire retail offer
Nice Cote d’Azur Airport has issued a call for tenders covering its entire commercial offer, split between its three terminals dedicated to scheduled and business flights.
From Paris to São Paulo: Lancôme Dips Its Toes in Brazil’s Spa Waters
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme has established a new hotel spa in São Paulo, marking its debut in the Latin American spa market.
Dufry’s Sky-High Ascent: Profits Soar with Post-Pandemic Wings
Duty-free retailer Dufry has raised its profitability projections for 2023, attributing this adjustment to a surge in global travel post-pandemic, resulting in better-than-expected results for the year’s initial half.
Sasa International’s Turnover Surges Amidst Travel Rebound
Sasa International, a beauty retailer based in Hong Kong, experienced a 30.9% upswing in turnover for the quarter ended June 30.
Hong Kong International Airport launches metaverse
Together with JCDecaux Transport, Hong Kong International Airport has announced the launch of its first metaverse. The campaign kicked off on July 6 and runs through August 31, 2023 offering brands an immersive virtual world through which they can engage international visitors and local travellers.
Sales soar in Hainan as travel back on the agenda for Chinese tourists
Offshore duty-free stores in China’s Hainan province have reported total sales revenue of CNY32.4 billion for the first half of 2023, up 31 percent on year-on-year, according to a report published by China Daily.
Qatar Duty Free marks World Environment Day with reusable bags
In honor of World Environment Day’s campaign to #BeatPlasticPollution, Qatar Duty Free is replacing single-use plastic bags with locally sourced, reusable cotton totes at its eight Hamad International Airport Day-to-Day Essential Stores, according to a report published at DFI online.
Dufry debuts Haute Parfumerie store concept
Dufry has cut the ribbon on a new Haute Parfumerie store concept. The first store was opened at Zurich Airport at the end of May and showcases sought-after premium fragrances.
The Shilla Duty Free resumes expansion plans shelved during pandemic
The Shilla Duty Free is resurrecting plans to expand international that were put on hold during the pandemic, according to a report published by TR Business. The South Korean firm has its eye on strategic locations across the Americas and Europe.
Chilean duty free contract opened to tender
Chile’s Ministry of Defence has invited interested parties to submit bids for its duty free stores at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, according to a report published by the Moodie Davitt Report. The contract, which is managed and overseen by the government, is currently held by Dufry.
Emirates teams up with Dior and Davines to create crew beauty hub
Emirates has announced the launch of a bespoke beauty hub for cabin crew in Dubai in collaboration with Dior Beauty and Davines.
Lagadere Travel Retail Singapore encourages green choices with new campaign
Lagadere Travel Retail has launched a campaign designed to encourage eco-friendly habits among shoppers, according to a report published by DFI Online.
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