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

m1nd-set reveals decade-long shift in duty free shopping behaviour

Travel retail research agency m1nd-set has released a ten-year analysis of global duty free shopper behaviour, revealing declining store footfall alongside resilient conversion and significant shifts towards self-purchasing, exclusivity and more planned shopping. Read more…

All change for top airports in H1: Incheon crowned as Dubai freefalls

South Korea’s Incheon Airport (ICN) topped the ranking for the world’s busiest international airports in the first half of 2026 as the previous leader, Dubai International (DXB) crashed to eighth place. Meanwhile, London Heathrow (LHR) was overtaken in July by Istanbul Airport (IST) as Europe’s busiest gateway. Read more…

Photos: IIAC/Hyundai Duty Free

TFWA outlines programme for Cannes 2026 edition

TFWA has revealed further details of its 2026 World Exhibition & Conference, with new exhibitors, an expanded conference and workshop programme, networking events and purpose-led initiatives planned for Cannes from 27 September to 1 October. Read more…

Photos: TFWA Press Office

Relay opens new store at Sunshine Coast Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport has opened a new Relay store, marking the first retail opening within its $170 million terminal redevelopment and the start of the airport’s largest-ever investment in food and beverage, travel essentials and specialty retail.Read more…

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