On location: Largest InMotion store globally opens at London Heathrow Terminal 5

UK. WHSmith-owned InMotion, the leading airport technology retailer, has officially unveiled an eye-catching new store in Heathrow Terminal 5. At 3,400 sq ft, the flagship space is now the largest InMotion shop globally. Customers visiting the new store will find the latest technology products and accessories, including tablets, digital action cameras and headphones. There is […]

Continue Reading…

Lotte Duty Free launches partnership with 7-Eleven app for local market sales

SOUTH KOREA. Lotte Duty Free has partnered with Korean Seven, operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, to expand local market sales of so-called domestic customs-cleared duty free goods. Items will be sold on the 7-Eleven app from 2 May in an effort to target the MZ generation (a Korean pairing of two groups, Millennials […]

Continue Reading…

Lotte Duty Free to host live ecommerce show featuring Jo Malone and Korean star Lee Ji-hye

SOUTH KOREA. Lotte Duty Free is to host a ‘LDF LIVE’ event tomorrow evening (28 April) featuring Jo Malone London products and popular Korean broadcaster, singer and actress Lee Ji-hye. The programme is timed to coincide with rising demand by Koreans for overseas travel following the easing of the country’s long-standing COVID-related restrictions. […]

Continue Reading…

Heathrow Airport upgrades passenger traffic forecasts but losses top £4 billion

UK. London Heathrow Airport has upgraded its forecasts for passenger traffic for 2022 to 65% of pre-pandemic levels, as eased UK travel rules deliver a surge in outbound leisure traffic The UK airport should serve 52.8 million passengers in the year, up from the previously projected 45.5 million, but management remains cautious about the months […]

Continue Reading…

Lotte Duty Free and L’Occitane celebrate Earth Day with US$30,000 fundraiser

SOUTH KOREA. Lotte Duty Free has partnered with French beauty and wellness brand L’Occitane to raise KRW34.5 million (US$30,000) for the Seoul Green Trust in celebration of Earth Day on 22 April. A donation ceremony was held at Lotte Duty Free’s flagship branch in Myeong-dong, Seoul this week. It was attended by Lotte Duty Free […]

Continue Reading…

Chanel extends Sublimage skincare line with L’Essence Fondamentale Yeux Eye Treatment

Chanel has extended its Sublimage skincare range with the L’Essence Fondamentale Yeux Eye Treatment, a comprehensive anti-aging solution for the eye area. It reduces dark circles and fine lines and makes the eyelashes and eyebrows visibly denser. The Sublimage L’Essence Fondamentale Yeux Eye Treatment is available in selected global travel retail stores. The eye treatment […]

Continue Reading…

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport launches global rewards programme with Arrture

TURKEY. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Arrture today announced the impending launch of ISG Portpal, calling it the first Turkish airports’ global rewards programme designed for all travellers. ISG Portpal by Istanbul Gökçen International Airport is a rewards programme designed to provide unique and personalised offers at the airport as well as globally through […]

Continue Reading…

‘Travel is Coming’ says Lotte Duty Free as recovery campaign is unleashed

Amid growing anticipation of a widespread resumption of overseas travel, Lotte Duty Free has launched a ‘Travel is Coming’ promotion to strengthen benefits for Korean customers. On 18 April the government eased stringent social restrictions that have been in place for 25 months, ushering in a long-anticipated age of ‘living with COVID’.  The promotion runs […]

Continue Reading…

Molton Brown launches refill pouches for hand, bath and body collections

British fragrance house Molton Brown has launched refill pouches for its hand, bath and body collections in travel retail. The launch furthers Molton Brown’s self-stated mission to battle disposable beauty. According to the brand owner, the refill pouches have performed well in domestic markets and in ecommerce channels. The launch was timed to coincide with […]

Continue Reading…

Molly Malone Irish whiskey targets travel retail with Small Batch launch

Irish whiskey brand Molly Malone has launched Molly Malone Small Batch. According to the Molly Malone Whiskey Company, travel retail is a key channel for promoting and selling the Small Batch 70cl. The brand has secured its first listing – with Aer Rianta International (ARI) at Dublin Airport – and has appointed Gerry Maxwell of […]

Continue Reading…

Teaology builds travel retail distribution with BERetail at Dresden Airport

Natural, vegan and eco-friendly cosmetics brand Teaology has partnered with BERetail to open a new space at Dresden Airport. Further listings at other German airports are in the pipeline, said the brand owner. The brand uses Tea Infusion Skincare technology based on the nutrients included in a cup of tea. Five organic tea infusions feature […]

Continue Reading…

Jo Malone London’s JoBots arrive in Haikou with CDFG

CHINA. The Estée Lauder Companies-owned fragrance house Jo Malone London has partnered with China Duty Free Group to launch the ‘JoBots’ activation at the Haikou Mova Mall. The JoBots animation runs throughout April. The JoBots were assembled from Jo Malone London’s signature cream and black packaging. The dedicated ‘robotic’ servers highlight the gifting appeal of […]

Continue Reading…

Pretty in red: Valentino Beauty pops up with HTDF in Sanya

CHINA. L’Oréal Travel Retail has unveiled a vibrant outdoor Valentino Beauty pop-up at the Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex (HTDF) in Sanya, Hainan. Decked in the brand’s signature red tones, the limited-time concept showcases Valentino Beauty’s collection. It invites shoppers to ‘Create your beauty dreams’, a reflection of the Italian fashion house’s ethereal aesthetic. […]

Continue Reading…

Lovely Distribution Company seals exclusive listing with Virgin Atlantic

The Lovely Distribution Company – a specialist fragrance distributor with a focus on celebrity franchises – has secured a first listing with Virgin Atlantic through a new partnership with global inflight concessionaire 3Sixty Duty Free. The listing for the Lovely Lights by Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance is exclusive to Virgin Atlantic for airline travel retail […]

Continue Reading…

Seamless airport digital experience ‘now an essential’ says Airport Dimensions research

INTERNATIONAL. New research by Airport Dimensions underlines how airports need to evolve to meet changing passenger expectations. In a new White Paper titled ‘Understanding Tomorrow’s Traveler’, the company said that a dramatically reshaped passenger demographic means “the old rules no longer apply” when it comes to airport passenger satisfaction. Airport Dimensions’ research shows that Millennial […]

Continue Reading…

Walsh Whiskey releases 2022 vintage Writers’ Tears Cask Strength

Walsh Whiskey – part of the Amber Beverage Group – has released the 2022 vintage Writers’ Tears Cask Strength, a super-premium expression. This year’s vintage is limited to 7,920 bottles, with 2,100 bottles destined for the USA. It is available in selected markets, including travel retail, with a recommended retail price of US$150. The 12th […]

Continue Reading…

Diageo adds super-premium 21Seeds tequila to brand portfolio

Diageo has announced the acquisition of 21Seeds, a super-premium flavoured tequila infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand is available in three varieties: Valencia Orange, Grapefruit Hibiscus and Cucumber Jalapeño. 21Seeds was founded in 2019 by three female entrepreneurs – Kat Hantas, Nicole Emanuel and Sarika Singh – whose vision was to create […]

Continue Reading…

Work begins on 39 F&B and retail outlets at Denver Airport

USA. Denver International Airport has announced the commencement of construction work towards the opening of 39 food & beverage and retail outlets across this year and 2023. Between 2019 and 2021, the airport released 24 concessions Request for Proposals (RFPs), which will add 60,000sq ft of new commercial space at the Colorado gateway. This year, […]

Continue Reading…

Charlotte Douglas Airport partners with M2mobi in digital parking solution

USA. Charlotte Douglas International Airport has partnered with digital agency M2mobi to offer customers the facility to reserve and pay for parking spaces through the airport’s website and mobile apps. The parking experience is now integrated into the travel hub’s CLT Digital Airport Platform (DAP), which has been developed by M2mobi. The DAP powers essential […]

Continue Reading…

Rituals introduces revamped Signature and Private Collection home fragrances

Rituals has revamped its home fragrance offer by introducing new candle holder designs for the Signature Collection and extending the luxury Private Collection with new products. The new home fragrance products were designed to encourage users to turn their homes into wellbeing sanctuaries. The Signature Collection combines the Private Collection’s most popular scented candles with […]

Continue Reading…

Maui Jim teams up with Dufry in football-themed promotion at Manchester Airport

Maui Jim has partnered with Dufry in a football-themed activation at Manchester Airport. The T2 walkthrough space, which will be in place until 2 January 2022, offers an exclusive line-up of Club Collection Maui Jim PolarizedPlus 2 sunglasses. An eye-catching gondola highlights the brand’s multi-year sponsorship of Premier League professional football club Manchester United and […]

Continue Reading…

Imperial Duty Free unveils Bulgari mono-brand boutique at Moscow Sheremetyevo

RUSSIA. Imperial Duty Free — a joint venture between Gebr. Heinemann, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport and Greenway — has opened a Bulgari mono-brand boutique at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Terminal C. The boutique occupies 110sq m of retail space and offers the Roman luxury house’s jewellery, watches, leathergoods and accessories lines. The boutique, according to the partners, […]

Continue Reading…