TRBusiness 90 Second News Update

By Faye Bartle | Wednesday, 24 June 2026 18:08

Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 24 June 2026 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty.
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Avolta to acquire DFS’ operations in Okinawa

Avolta has entered into an agreement with DFS to acquire 100% of its operations in Okinawa, marking the company’s entry to the Japanese travel retail market. Read more…

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Paradies Lagardère openings celebrate sense of place at Toronto Pearson

Paradies Lagardère has opened two new outlets at Toronto Pearson International Airport: Muskoka Supply Co and Greetings from Toronto. Read more…

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HTDF adds three premium gold jewellery brands in Sanya

HTDF has strengthened its position in Hainan’s growing gold jewellery category with the introduction of three premium Chinese jewellery brands – Zhou Liu Fu, Zhaojin and CHJ Jewellery – all available exclusively through the retailer’s offshore duty-free operation in Sanya. Read more…

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Qatar Duty Free and Assouline introduce Travel Series Kiosk at Hamad

Qatar Duty Free and luxury publisher Assouline have unveiled a Travel Series Kiosk at Hamad International Airport. A first for both companies, the concept aims to bring Assouline’s Travel Series collections directly to the heart of the travel hub. Read more…

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