TRBusiness 90 Second News Update

By Faye Bartle | Wednesday, 8 July 2026 17:50

Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 8 July 2026 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty.

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Gebr. Heinemann opens new DF shops aboard Mein Schiff Flow

Gebr. Heinemann has officially opened two new duty-free shops aboard Mein Schiff Flow, the latest vessel in TUI Cruises’ InTUItion class, further strengthening its long-standing cruise retail partnership with the cruise line. Read more…
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TFWA announces departure of Managing Director Franck Waechter

TFWA has announced that Managing Director Franck Waechter has left the association. Read more…
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Qatar Duty Free opens New Balance store at Hamad

Qatar Duty Free has expanded its retail offer at Hamad International Airport with the opening of a New Balance store, bringing the global sportswear brand to one of the world’s leading travel retail destinations. Read more…
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Avolta expands Santos Dumont footprint with new 10-year contract

Avolta is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the expansion of its travel retail operations under a new 10-year contract. Read more…

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