SSP take over 12 Burger King restaurants at Dutch railway stations

 

The multi-year deal significantly grows SSP’s footprint in the Netherlands. Currently, SSP operates over 30 outlets across rail stations and airports, including franchise partnerships with Starbucks and BrewDog.

Beach towel purchasing tips for hotels & resorts

 

Summer is right around the corner, so now is the time to stock up on pool and beach towels for your hotel and resort guests. Your guests are ready to spend hours outdoors by the pool, at the beach, on the water slides or in the hot tub, so you must be ready too.

Celebrate Father’s Day with bonus miles!

 

SHOP FOR DAD AND EARN BONUS MILES

Authenticity and consumer trust: An untapped opportunity in global travel retail

New research from leading industry research agency m1nd-set reveals a significant and underexploited advantage for the global Duty Free and Travel Retail sector: its inherent reputation for product authenticity.

JFK New Terminal One: URW selects Duty Free Americas as Duty Free Operator

  

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), The New Terminal One, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports have selected Duty Free Americas (DFA) as the exclusive duty-free operator for John F. Kennedy International Airport’s New Terminal One, which will open in phases beginning in 2026 with completion in 2030.

Celebrate KrisShopper’s 3rd Anniversary with up to 78% off!

 

KrisShopper, the loyalty programme of KrisShop, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary, and there's no better time to treat yourself or tick off your gift list with incredible discounts of up to 78% off the hottest products on KrisShop!

SSP and Popeyes UK launch strategic partnership with first restaurant at Birmingham Airport

 SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, and Popeyes UK, the UK’s fastest-growing quick-service restaurant brand, have announced the launch of an exciting strategic partnership to open a pipeline of Popeyes restaurants across UK travel hubs, starting at Birmingham Airport.

Global Blue: Sales in Store impacted in February by one less retail day and the shifts of Lunar New Year and Ramadan

 

New data from Global Blue reveals double-digit growth in Tax Free Shopping across Continental Europe and Asia Pacific, with Issued Sales in Store (like-for-like year-on-year performance) at +10%1 in February 2025, compared with +29% in January.

Global Blue: Sustained performance in continental Europe for international shopping

 

According to Global Blue recent data, in Continental Europe1, the issued Sales in Store increased by +20% in December 2024 vs. last year, ahead of November growth (+16%). This growth was led by a +22% increase in the number of shoppers and was slightly impacted by a softening of -2% in the average spend per shopper.

Travelex opens new Doha Airport store

 Travel money firm Travelex has unveiled a new retail location at Doha’s Hamad International Airport marking further expansion in Qatar.  

European apples remain a firm favourite with Middle Eastern consumers

 

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European apple exports to the Middle East continue to remain popular due to their exceptional quality, diverse varieties, superior taste, consistency and year-round availability

·       Luxury retailers, hotels, gourmet dining establishments, and health-conscious consumers seeking premium, nutritious produce are all driving the demand.

·       The European Union, in partnership with Interfel, the French fresh fruit and vegetable organisation, has launched a series of promotional activities to showcase European apples across the region throughout 2024 and 2025.

Hong Kong Retail’s ‘Golden era’ Crumbles: Chinese tourists Slash Spending

 

The “golden era” of Hong Kong’s retail industry appears to be drawing to a close as Chinese tourists, once the lifeblood of the city’s economy, are increasingly tightening their purse strings. This trend has significantly impacted Hong Kong’s once-thriving luxury goods sector, which saw a sharp decline in sales as Chinese visitors, who previously flocked to the city for high-end shopping, now opt for more affordable alternatives or choose to shop domestically. The shift in spending habits among Chinese tourists has raised concerns among retailers who had relied heavily on this consumer base for years.

Mastercard transforms the fight against scams with latest AI tech

 

PURCHASE, NY – Now more than ever, scammers are taking advantage of the latest technologies like AI to deceive people. According to the FBI, across the United States people lost $12.5 billion to internet scams in 2023 alone. In the UK, fraudsters were responsible for nearly 1.4 million thefts during the first half of 2023 – the equivalent of one every 12 seconds.

Step Into Luxury: BOSS & Samsonite Collaborate on Exquisite Luggage Collection

 BOSS and Samsonite unveil their latest “Departures” campaign, shining a spotlight on their new capsule luggage collection, which embodies a mutual commitment to superior quality, innovation, and timeless style with a unique twist.

Dubai Mall becomes most visited place on earth with record 105m visitors in 2023 Figures show 20m visitors in first two months of 2024

 

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 05 March 2024: Dubai Mall welcomed a record 105 million visitors in 2023, a jump of over 19% on the previous year’s 88 million; sales were also exceptionally strong in 2023.

Unique finds to must-haves: the needful things Emporium delivers

 The Needful Things Emporium: A Distinctive Retail Adventure in Downtown Charles Town Situated at the core of downtown Charles Town, The Needful Things Emporium shines as a symbol of community unity and diverse allure. Established on the foundations of entrepreneurial zeal by Melissa Glascock’s grandmother in 1968, this familial enterprise has blossomed into a vibrant nexus of innovation and trade. Melissa, the present proprietor, graciously recounted the narrative of this cherished institution during our conversation.

Valentine’s Market extravaganza hits Downtown LA with Markets for Makers

 

Photo Credit by Markets for Makers

Markets for Makers, a well-known series dedicated to promoting local artisans and small businesses, is excited to announce its Valentine’s Market scheduled for February 3rd and 4th at the California Market Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

New opening: Bottega Prosecco Bar at Abu Dhabi Airport

 

Bottega opens a new Prosecco Bar in the departure area of Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport. This is the second most important airport in the United Arab Emirates (after Dubai) and has traffic of over 20 million travellers a year. Abu Dhabi Airport is also one of only six airports in the world to offer direct flights to all inhabited continents.

Qatar Duty Free unveils Souq Al Matar – A groundbreaking twist on traditional Qatari heritage and hospitality

 

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Duty-Free (QDF), owner and operator of all retail and catering outlets at Hamad International Airport in Doha, unveiled Souq Al Matar – an experiential mixed retail and dining concept – at a grand opening event attended by QDF’s leadership, VIPs, international and local media, and KOLs.

DFS opens its seven star luxury retail and entertainment destination in Sanya by 2026

 DFS Group announced plans to open the first world-class, seven-star luxury retail and entertainment destination, DFS Yalong Bay in Sanya, Hainan, China by 2026.