Welcome to the TRBusiness 90 Second News update for 14 October 2026 – your weekly roundup of duty free and travel retail news, kindly sponsored by Coty.

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UKTRF welcomes Guernsey duty free decision

The UK Travel Retail Forum (UKTRF) has welcomed the States of Guernsey’s decision to retain existing duty-free allowances, following a review of proposed changes that raised concerns over the potential impact on the island’s tourism sector and transport connections. Read more…

Image Credit: Delpixel/Shutterstock

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MEADFA unveils 25th anniversary conference programme

The Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) has revealed further details of its 2026 conference programme, with more than 300 delegates already registered for the event, which will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from 15–17 November. Read more…

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TFWA confirms presidential election set for Friday 11 December

Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has confirmed that its next presidential election will take place on Friday 11 December 2026, during the Association’s final Management Committee meeting of the year in Amsterdam. Read more…

Photos: Anne-Emmanuelle Thion/TFWA Press Office

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Lotte Duty Free expands supplier ESG support programme

Lotte Duty Free has renewed its commitment to supporting the environmental, social and governance (ESG) capabilities of its small and medium-sized suppliers, announcing a fourth consecutive year of funding alongside an expansion of its sustainability support programme. Read more…

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