Chris Madden

2 weeks ago | dfnionline.com | Chris Madden

WHSmith has unveiled its new-look Newcastle Airport store, following a six-week transformation project to create a one-stop shop for travellers. The 343sqm store is one of the airport’s longest concessions and has been reopened for the Easter holidays following an overhaul which included an updated product range and new in-store design.

2 weeks ago | dfnionline.com | Chris Madden

Dubai Duty Free has announced record sales for February, hitting Dhs709m ($194m) for the month. This figures helped deliver first-quarter sales of $565m for the retailer, which puts it ahead of the record-high results seen in 2024. Core categories were at the heart of the sales growth, with Perfumes, Liquor, Tobacco and Confectionery all delivering strong results, alongside gold, which is a key category for Dubai Duty Free.

2 weeks ago | dfnionline.com | Chris Madden

Bahrain Duty Free has officially opened a new luxury retail concept for shoppers in its Pearl Lounge. The lounge, which won an Apex World Class Award from Yates + Partners, will now have a dedicated luxury retail space for guests while they wait for their flight. A Bahrain Duty Free spokesperson said the new opening will “further [enhance] the travel shopping experience for passengers.

2 weeks ago | dfnionline.com | Chris Madden

Eyewear producer Marcolin has announced the extension of its partnership with fashion house Max Mara until the end of 2032. The seven-year extension of their existing agreement will see Italian eyewear brand continue to design, produce and distribute sunglasses and frames for the Max Mara brand. It comes after the two companies extended their collaboration for the MAX&Co line early last year, and underlines the strength of the partnership, according to the two brands.

2 weeks ago | dfnionline.com | Chris Madden

VF Corporation brand Kipling will continue the installation of its new store concept this year, which has been adapted for travel-retail gondolas. Where space is a challenge in the channel, the compact gondola offers agility within an airport environment. VF Corporation Director PACKS Distributors/Global Travel Retail Thomas Falcy told DFNI: “It’s important to us that, even in a limited-footprint environment, we can express the brand DNA and continue elevating its perception.