TRBusiness 90 Second News Update

By Faye Bartle | Wednesday, 22 July 2026 20:17

Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 22 July 2026 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty.
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DFWC: Middle East conflict stalls international passenger growth in Q2

The Duty Free World Council (DFWC) has reported a slowdown in global international air traffic during the second quarter of 2026, with the conflict involving Iran contributing to a sharp decline in passenger numbers across the Middle East. Read more…
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Avolta expands Italian airport footprint with Venice Marco Polo debut

Avolta has expanded its presence in Italy’s airport channel with the opening of a Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport. Read more…
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Areas enters UK market with acquisition of TRGC

Areas has reached an agreement to acquire The Restaurant Group Concessions (TRGC), marking its entry into the UK travel hospitality market and significantly expanding its international footprint. Read more…
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Balenciaga opens first duty-free boutique in the region at Istanbul Airport

Balenciaga has expanded its travel retail footprint with the opening of a new boutique at Istanbul Airport, marking the brand’s first duty-free location in the region. Read more…

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