Benedict Evans

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Estée Lauder celebrates launch of newest Re-Nutriv Eye Creme in GTR

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

By | Friday, 6 June 2025 15:21 Estée Lauder is introducing its latest Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond innovation in travel retail with the new Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Age Reversal Eye Crème. To celebrate the official launch of Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Age Reversal Eye Creme in travel retail, Estée Lauder gathered brand fans and VIP shoppers in Hainan this April.
TFWA to introduce ‘Innovation Square’ concept at Cannes exhibition in 2025

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

By | Friday, 6 June 2025 14:44 TFWA has announced details of its brand-new Innovation Square concept, which will be making its first appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2025. Shining a spotlight on breakthrough retail innovations and technologies, to sustainable business models and the future of travel retail experience, the venue will be a hub of discovery, new thinking and best practice sharing.
Coty Travel Retail unveils cross-category Burberry ‘Basecamp’ at Changi

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

By | Friday, 6 June 2025 13:46 Coty Travel Retail has unveiled an exclusive Burberry cross-category activation at Singapore Changi Airport, bringing the worlds of beauty, fragrance, and fashion together for a dynamic multi-sensory experience.
WHSmith revenue remains strong across its global travel portfolio

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

WHSmith has released a trading update which shows the retailer is well positioned for the peak summer trading period as a pure play travel retailer, as it strengthens focus on cost and cash discipline and boosting opportunities in existing markets. In a trading update released on Wednesday 4 June, the retailer noted: Our global travel business continues to perform well with total travel revenue in the 13 weeks to 31 May 2025 up 7% on a constant currency basis versus the prior year.
Dubai Duty Free sees double-digit sales increase in May 2025 versus 2024

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

The month of May saw continued positive sales momentum for Dubai Duty Free as it announced sales of DHS724.7 million (US$198.5 million). This marks a 12.5% increase over May 2024, and the highest monthly sales figure recorded this year. Commenting on the May figures, Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free said: “May continued the strong growth story of 2025 and I am especially happy that the increase in sales was seen in many of the major categories.
SSP named Greenest Airport Contractor for second consecutive year

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

By | Thursday, 5 June 2025 16:27 SSP America, a division of SSP Group, has been named the Greenest Airport Contractor by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) for the second consecutive year. More than 200 SSP America restaurants across 16 airports have earned the GRA’s Certified Green Restaurant Sustainability Certification. GRA is a national nonprofit organisation that has been helping restaurants become more sustainable since 1990.
Louis Vuitton store opens doors at Schiphol Airport in Lounge 2

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

By | Thursday, 5 June 2025 16:16 Royal Schiphol Group has opened the first Louis Vuitton store in Lounge 2 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, as the opening marks a new milestone in Schiphol’s transformation to improve the passenger experience at the airport. It offers a welcoming environment where travellers can discover the brand’s iconic collections, from travel collections and iconic leather goods to elegant accessories, shoes and fragrances.
FINAL CALL: Last chance submissions for the Travel Retail Awards 2025

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

Entirely voted for by travelling consumers, submissions close today – June 5 – for The Travel Retail Awards, a game-changing awards programme created to further deliver on TRBusiness’ long-standing mantra of ‘helping the industry grow.’In 2025, TRBusiness has also created a new category within the awards programme for Best Airport Activation (out-of-store), offering yet more opportunity for you to showcase innovation, creativity, and quality within the sector.
Kreol Travel Retail launches Petit Gourmet brand at Sharjah Duty Free

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

By | Wednesday, 4 June 2025 16:02 Kreol Travel Retail has introduced a unique Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate under the premium travel retail brand Petit Gourmet, at Sharjah Duty Free operated by Avolta. Kreol Travel Retail said this innovative release marks a distinctive step forward within the destination-inspired confectionery space. Differentiating from the impulse-size format, Kreol Travel Retail has distinguished this offering by launching the Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate in a 470g sharing size.
Patrón Tequila reveals collaboration with charting musician Karan Aujla

3 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Benedict Evans

Patrón Tequila, which touts itself as the world’s number one super-premium tequila, said it is continuing its pursuit of excellence by joining forces for a global partnership with Karan Aujla, whose music blends traditional Punjabi sounds with Western influences of R&B, pop and hip-hop. As part of this journey, Patrón is introducing Patrón El Alto to the Indian travel retail and domestic markets.

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