TRBusiness

Since its inception in October 1997, TRBusiness magazine, previously called The Duty Free Business, has been a key source of news and insightful analysis for the leaders and decision-makers in the duty free and travel retail sectors. Entering a competitive media landscape during the late 1990s, amidst the Asian economic downturn and the looming end of intra-EU duty free, many doubted its longevity. Despite these challenges, it has established itself as a vital publication in the industry.

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'Spirit of place' retail and F&B concepts shine

5 days ago | trbusiness.com | Naomi Chadderton

The first panel session of the TR Consumer Forum, on Monday 2 June, explored the new wave of sophisticated, immersive, destination-inspired shopping experiences that have been carefully designed to connect travellers with the local culture and heritage of the places they are visiting, and convert them into buyers.
State-of-the-Industry Address

5 days ago | trbusiness.com | Naomi Chadderton

The fifth edition of the DF&TR industry’s consumer-centric TR Consumer Forum commenced this afternoon (Monday 2 June) with an absorbing state-of-the-industry address by m1nd-set. Head of Business Development, Anna Marchesini, provided a data-rich overview of global air traffic evolution, travel retail’s current performance, growth opportunities and evolving shopper behaviours.
June/July issue + Top 10 Airports

6 days ago | trbusiness.com | Faye Bartle

The TRBusiness June/July 2025 issue, featuring the Top 10 Airports report, is now available to view (click the cover image below). Dubai International (DXB) has once again claimed the top spot in Airports Council International (ACI) World’s top 10 busiest airports ranking for international passengers, welcoming more than 92 million (92,331,506)) pax in 2024 – up 6.1% on 2023 and 7% on 2019 (according to preliminary data).
Lagardère TR raises a glass as Opening Cocktail sponsor at Forum

6 days ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

TRBusiness is pleased to announce Lagardère Travel Retail as Opening Cocktail sponsor at the TR Consumer Forum. The Paris-headquartered travel retailer will have a strong presence in Amsterdam at the fifth edition of the DF&TR industry’s only consumer-centric education and networking event, which takes place on 2-4 June at the Amsterdam Congress Center Amsterdam City West.
Villars debuts 'Swiss & Mix' travel retail concept at Geneva Airport

6 days ago | trbusiness.com | Faye Bartle

By | Sunday, 1 June 2025 21:56 Swiss chocolate brand Villars has unveiled its new travel retail concept, ‘Swiss & Mix’, debuting it exclusively at Geneva Airport from 29 April to 27 May, 2025. Rooted in Villars’ Swiss heritage, the new concept invites travellers to engage with the brand through a personalised chocolate gifting experience, with the signature pralinés ranges at the heart of the experience.
Bacardi GTR launches pop-up spotlighting Patrón Cristalino at MIA

6 days ago | trbusiness.com | Faye Bartle

By | Sunday, 1 June 2025 21:30 Bacardi Global Travel Retail (GTR) launched a dynamic pop-up activation spotlighting Patrón Cristalino, the brand’s latest super-premium innovation, at Miami International Airport (MIA) in May. The month-long promotion celebrated the new crystal-clear, oak-aged Patrón expression while also reinforcing the company’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from previous Patrón activations at MIA.
Lagardère Travel Retail opens new Aelia Duty Free store at Verona Airport

1 week ago | trbusiness.com | Faye Bartle

Lagardère Travel Retail has strengthened its presence in Italy with the opening of a new Aelia Duty Free store, inspired by the city and the famous story of Romeo and Juliet, at Verona Airport. The 600 sqm walkthrough retail space, now open to all departing passengers, presents a shopping experience the captures Verona’s rich cultural heritage.
Lee Cooper Eyewear brings Brit style to Forum as Exhibition Showcase Sponsor

1 week ago | trbusiness.com | Faye Bartle

Lee Cooper Eyewear is joining the TR Consumer Forum 2025 as an Exhibition Showcase Sponsor and will also be hosting a fun prize draw. The company will be showcasing the British-inspired eyewear collection, which combines style, sustainability and affordability, from its stand within the Coffee and Networking Lounge.
TRBusiness 90 Second News Update

1 week ago | trbusiness.com | Faye Bartle

By | Friday, 30 May 2025 14:04 Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 30 May 2025 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty. Baltic Princess marks the start of a new reign at seaTRBusiness was on location in Stockholm yesterday with AS Tallink Grupp, for a first look at Tallink Silja Line’s newly renovated Baltic Princess, which returned to operations in March.
TRBusiness 90 Second News Update – TRBusiness

2 weeks ago | trbusiness.com | Luke Barras-Hill

By | Friday, 23 May 2025 18:27 TFWA reveals further numbers on TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has published addendum figures to the visitor numbers at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference… Read more… Images credit: TFWA Press Office In memoriam: Former TFWA board member Thom Rankin TRBusiness is saddened to learn that well-respected travel retail industry executive Thom Rankin has passed away following a short illness… Read more… Coty...