TRBusiness 90 Second News Update

By Faye Bartle |

Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 14 August 2025 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty.

 

 

Avolta secures 12-year contract at San José International Airport

Avolta has announced today a 12-year contract at San José International Airport (SJC) through its Hudson brand in the United States. This will open six retail and travel convenience shops, including three hybrid concepts, across more than 620sq m of concessions space. Read more…

Photo: San José Mineta International Airport

 

DFWC Q2 KPI Monitor shows rising interactions in GTR

Staff engagement in Duty Free and Travel Retail has shown a notable improvement in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest findings from the DFWC KPI Monitor. Read more…

  

Kimhekim launches pop-up at Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong 

Shinsegae Duty Free has unveiled an exclusive pop-up store from acclaimed high-end fashion house Kimhekim, now open on the eighth floor of its flagship Myeongdong location. Read more…

 

Michael Payne steps back from IAADFS role

Michael Payne is stepping back as President and CEO of the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS), it has been announced. Read more…

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