TRBusiness 90 Second News Update

By Faye Bartle | Wednesday, 27 May 2026 18:12

Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 27 May 2026 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty.

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Cairns Airport launches major RFT across more than 2,500 sqm of space

Cairns Airport has launched a major retail tender for the first time in 10 years following a $55 million transformation of its international terminal. Read more…

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Lagardère TR’s Relay makes UK debut at LHR T2

Lagardère Travel Retail has opened the first UK airport store for its travel essentials brand Relay at Heathrow Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal). Read more…

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HTDF partners with Lululemon as China’s athleisure market surges

Hainan Tourism Investment Duty Free (HTDF) has partnered with premium active lifestyle brand Lululemon to launch the “Dynamic Movement” campaign, which aims to celebrate performance, wellness, travel, and self-expression through immersive retail experiences and educational events. Read more…

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Final chance for delegate discounts; Hotel booking deadline 31 May

There’s just a few days left to save more than a fifth (22%) off the cost of your delegate pass to the 2026 TR Consumer Forum in Geneva. Read more…

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