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Air traffic & shopper behaviour: connecting the data and looking ahead

Faye Bartle — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:39:30 +0000

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Peter Mohn, Founder & CEO of m1nd-set and Maja Marciniak, Senior Economist Policy Analysis at IATA on stage at the 2026 TR Consumer Forum.

VIDEO: The global conference agenda for the 2026 TR Consumer Forum in Geneva (1-3 July) commenced with a dual Keynote and State-of-the-Industry Address featuring Maja Marciniak, Senior Economist Policy Analysis at IATA and Dr....

Robert Mondavi California makes GTR debut at Abu Dhabi Duty Free

Naomi Chadderton — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:15:56 +0000

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Johnny Lakhwani, Commercial Director of Inter African Marketing.

Inter African Marketing will head to the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes with plans to expand its travel retail partnerships, strengthen relationships with existing...

Early bird registration opens for 2026 MEADFA Conference

Naomi Chadderton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:26:17 +0000

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The Dewar’s Speakeasy opened in July and will remain at Changi Airport Terminal 3 until 16 September 2026.

Dewar’s has partnered with Lotte Duty Free and Changi Airport Group to launch an immersive speakeasy pop-up at Singapore Changi Airport, putting its premium Double Double Collection at the heart of an experiential...

Shilla Duty Free second quarter: revenue down -9%, but profit rises again

Kevin Rozario — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:13:24 +0000

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Shilla Duty Free has become more profitable.

South Korea’s Shilla Duty Free saw unaudited revenue in the second quarter (ending June 2026) fall below 800 billion Korean won due to a year-on-year (YOY) double-digit decline in airport revenue following a concession exit from Incheon Airport (ICN) in...

Traveller Socks launches automated retail concept at Brest Airport

Naomi Chadderton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:08:20 +0000

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Traveller Socks is rethinking how travellers access its product with vending machines in the boarding area a smart solution.

French travel comfort brand Traveller Socks has launched its first automated airport retail installation at Brest Bretagne Airport, offering passengers access...

Shinsegae Duty Free grows profit in Q2 as business restructuring takes effect

Faye Bartle — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:08:42 +0000

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Shinsegae Duty Free reports strategic growth in Q2.

Shinsegae Duty Free has reported a period of strategic growth in Q2, with sales reaching KRW543 billion (approx. US$380 million*), according to the company’s 2026 2Q Earnings report, released on 11 August.

The figure represents a 10.3% decline, compared to the same period in 2025. However, operating profit for the quarter rose by 6.1% (OPM) to reach KRW33 billion, boosting total H1 operating profit to KRW44 billion – a positive...