SK-II launches first social retail pop-up store in Hainan
Procter & Gamble-owned SK-II has launched its first ‘Social Retail’ pop-up store, located in the Haitang Bay Duty Free Shopping Centre, Hainan, China
Lagardere bows to activist investor pressure with concessions
Lagardere has announced a series of structural changes designed to appease activist investors ahead of the company’s AGM this week, according to a report published by Reuters.
British Airways to discontinue Elemis spas
British Airways has made the closure of its in-lounge Elemis spas permanent, according to a report published by The Points Guy, quoting Turning Left for Less.
Alibaba launches direct cargo flights to meet China’s luxury demand
Alibaba-owned Cainiao Smart Logistics Network has launched a direct cargo air route between Singapore and Hainan Island as demand for luxury goods in China booms, according to a report published by Bloomberg.
LVMH reports bolstered Q1 results; capitalizes on demand for luxury goods in U.S. and China
LVMH has reported a ‘good start to the year’, recording revenue at €14 billion for Q1 2021, up 32 percent YOY.
Drew Barrymore enters publishing space with new lifestyle magazine launch
Actress Drew Barrymore is set to launch a new lifestyle magazine with Bauer Media Group, with the first issue being published in June 2021, according to a report by WWD.com.
UK government called to introduce Arrivals duty free shops at British airports
A group of more than 60 MPs and peers are calling on the UK government to introduce Arrivals duty free shops in British airports, international rail and ferry terminals, according to Airport World.
Dufry scores two new concession contracts at Brazil airport
Dufry has been awarded two new concession contracts at Salgado Filho International Airport, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Qatar Airways partners with luxury fragrance brand Diptyque
Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Diptyque, with the fragrance brand supplying a new line of luxury toiletries to passengers.
Lancôme Travel Retail Asia Pacific partners with China Duty Free Group to launch sustainable pop-up
Lancôme Travel Retail Asia Pacific has teamed up with China Duty Free Group to launch a new sustainability initiative in Sanya, Hainan, named Let’s Grow Happiness.
Qatar Duty Free unveils new Chanel fragrance space
Qatar Duty Free has cut the ribbon on a rotonda for Chanel fragrances at Hamad International Airport, according to a report published by DFNI Frontier.
AirAsia Food launches into Singapore; eyes beauty collaborations
AirAsia’s delivery service AirAsia Food is set to start operations in Singapore as of next month, with the primarily food-based operation reportedly eyeing collaborations in other markets, such as cosmetics.
Singapore opens COVID-secure meeting facility
Singapore has cut the ribbon on a new venue designed to facilitate in-person meetings without upping the risk of COVID-19 transmission, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia.
Dettol partners with British Airways to offer products on planes and airports
Reckitt Benckiser’s Dettol brand has teamed up with British Airways to offer its products on planes and in airports.
Lancôme Travel Retail teams up with Dufry to open biggest flagship in South America
Lancôme Travel Retail Americas and Dufry have partnered to open the biggest Lancôme flagship in South America.
DFS signs up to Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf Development
LVMH-owned DFS has signed on the dotted line to deliver 6,000 sqm of luxury retail floorspace in the AU$3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf development in Brisbane, according to a report published by Business News Australia.
China’s Hainan province opens two more duty free stores
China’s island province of Hainan has opened two new duty free stores, taking the total number in the province to nine.
Dior partners with QDF to launch exclusive Tobacolor fragrance
Dior has partnered with Qatar Duty Free (QDF) on an exclusive launch of the new fragrance Tobacolor.
The Estee Lauder Companies announces sustainability goals for travel retail
The Estee Lauder Companies has announced sustainability goals specific to its Travel Retail unit.
Lotte and Shilla close duty-free stores at South Korea’s Incheon Airport
Lotte and Shilla have announced the closure of duty-free stores at Incheon Airport, South Korea, according to a report by the Korea Herald.
Malaysia Airlines launches online shopping platform
Malaysia Airlines’ frequent flyer program, Enrich has announced the launch of a new online shopping platform called Enrich Shoppe.
Dubai Duty Free home delivery racks up US$13 million in sales
Dubai Duty Free racked up sales of approximately US$13 million via the home delivery service it set up in June, 2020, according to a report published by TR Business.
TFWA set to return to Cannes for 2021
TFWA has announced that its World Exhibition & Conference is planning to return to Cannes this September for an in-person event.
Tokyo’s Ginza Six mall closes more stores as pandemic keeps shoppers away
THE WHAT? Ginza Six mall located in Tokyo has shuttered more stores due to the ongoing COVID-19 travel bans, with tourists and high-end consumers staying away from the shopping destination, according to a report by Reuters. THE DETAILS According to the mall, 15...
L’Occitane launches first spa at sea on World Navigator cruise ship
L’Occitane is set to feature its first SeaSpa by L’Occitane on Ocean Voyages’ new expedition cruise ship World Navigator upon its launch in July 2021.
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