TRBusiness 90 Second News Update

By Faye Bartle | Thursday, 7 May 2026 9:40

Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 7 May 2026 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty.
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Meeting volatility with resilience: Gebr. Heinemann hits record €4.7bn turnover in 2025

Against a global backdrop of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and shifting consumer behaviour, Gebr. Heinemann closed the 2025 financial year with a consolidated group turnover of €4.7 billion, marking a record result for the company and increase of 10% compared to the previous year. Read more…

Avolta opens new duty free arrivals store at El Catey International Airport

Avolta has opened a new duty free store at El Catey International Airport (AZS) in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Read more…
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Heathrow Airport revenue up but outlook uncertain in Q1 update

London Heathrow has reported overall revenue of £844 million (US$1.14 billion) for the first three months of 2026, up +2.3%, supported by higher passenger numbers, a favourable travel mix, and continued growth in premium services and F&B. Retail revenue rose +5.3% to £179 million (US$243 million). Read more…
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Airport Dimensions AX26 research signals shift to digital-first focus

According to the latest Airport Dimensions’ Airport Experience (AX26) research, global travellers are seeking more integrated, digital-first interactions with airports. Read more…

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