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Travel Retail

Every travel retail article we've published, newest first.

11 September 2026

Travel Retail

Game, Set, Shelf: why tennis is becoming a significant travel retail opportunity

Major tennis tournaments have evolved into global luxury spectacles, opening high-impact merchandising and activation opportunities for travel retail.

11 September 2026

Travel Retail

Celebrity Spirits in Travel Retail: visibility does not always mean distribution

Celebrity spirits partnerships are shifting from endorsements to co-ownership, but fame on the bottle doesn't guarantee shelf distribution or conversion.

10 September 2026

Travel Retail

Quiet luxury has reached the airport. What happens next?

Quiet luxury is redefining travel retail, shifting consumer desire from overt logos to craftsmanship, provenance, and the thrill of airport discovery.

9 September 2026

Travel Retail

Unlock the growth already on the shelf

Before chasing new growth concepts, travel retail brands can unlock millions in untapped revenue by fixing execution gaps on their existing shelves.

3 September 2026

Travel Retail

Promotion without a purpose: a wasted opportunity

Used strategically, promotions drive volume and conversion. But without clear commercial purpose, travel retail promotions simply erode margin.

20 August 2026

Travel Retail

Has travel retail got promotions wrong?

Travel retail’s reliance on promotions is putting margin at risk. Across European airports, promotions are too often overused, too shallow and poorly targeted.

20 August 2026

Travel Retail

The hidden cost of poor execution: Shelftrak to spotlight lost revenue at Cannes

While travel retail focuses on glamorous new launches at Cannes, basic in-store execution gaps continue to cost brands millions in lost revenue.

19 August 2026

Travel Retail

The growth opportunity travel retail is failing to execute

Travel Retail Exclusives should be the industry's biggest growth engine, but poor shelf visibility and execution are blunting their commercial impact.

17 August 2026

Travel Retail

How F1 collaborations put travel retail in pole position

Formula One's global reach and luxury appeal are creating unprecedented opportunities for travel retail brands to command premium pricing and connect with shoppers.

14 August 2026

Travel Retail

Single Malt must win shoppers, not just shelf space

Shelftrak's latest data shows that despite physical expansion of Single Malt Scotch on travel retail shelves, this will not automatically translate into higher sales.

25 June 2025

Travel Retail

Gin in Travel Retail is Dead. Long Live Gin!

The era of unchecked gin growth is over. As the category matures, brands and retailers must adopt a disciplined, data-backed approach to shelf space.

17 June 2025

Travel Retail

The Cost of Poor Display Compliance in Travel Retail

Brands invest heavily in planograms, yet persistently poor display compliance across travel retail stores costs retailers and suppliers vital sales.

12 June 2025

Travel Retail

India’s Whisky Wall: What 70% Shelf Space Says About Alcohol Strategy in Indian Travel Retail

Whisky commands over 70% of alcohol shelf space in Indian travel retail, shaping shopper perception and leaving other categories fighting for visibility.

7 May 2025

Travel Retail

The Price of Travel Retail: Why Pricing Competitiveness is Crucial in Today’s Market

As the global economy faces turbulent times, pricing and price competitiveness is critical for ensuring sustainable growth in travel retail.

18 March 2025

Travel Retail

Mastering Retail Execution in Travel Retail Environments

Travel retail brings unique execution challenges. Discover how brands ensure shelf compliance across duty free stores and capture every possible sale.

14 March 2025

Travel Retail

Travel Retail Displays: Capturing the Time-Poor Shopper

Empty shelves and missing promotions erode travel retail profits. Uncover the hidden costs of poor execution and how to prevent revenue slipping away.

11 March 2025

Travel Retail

High-Profile Promotions; Vanity or Value?

Consistently executing the basics well delivers greater long-term value than temporary activations. Is travel retail focused on what looks good, or what drives sales?

20 February 2025

Travel Retail

Brands Have Lost Control and It’s Destroying Travel Retail

Brand owners and retailers are missing a golden opportunity; brands have lost the ability to lead categories effectively, and retailers have drifted from genuinely serving customers.

22 October 2024

Travel Retail

Travel Retail: Why Brands Are Chasing The Wrong Data

With stakeholders demanding more transparency and accountability, empirical evidence about store-level retail execution has never been more vital.

30 July 2024

Travel Retail

Has ‘Sense of Place’ Become ‘Out Of Place’ in Travel Retail?

As travel retail champions Sense of Place activations, it is crucial to reflect on whether the average traveller truly shares that enthusiasm.

18 June 2024

Travel Retail

Are Airports Killing Travel Retail with their ‘Passenger Engagement Zones’?

As passengers are drawn to these enticing attractions, are they spending less time—and money—in duty-free stores?

29 April 2024

Travel Retail

Duty Free Asia: Price Perception Or Price Deception?

Here's an intriguing comparison: duty free prices for some key confectionery items average 20% higher per 100g compared to their downtown counterparts.

27 March 2024

Travel Retail

Are Travel Retailers and Brands Failing to Communicate Value to Travellers?

Many travellers remain disengaged or unaware of the value on offer in airport retail, lost in a haze of glossy displays, high price perceptions, and unclear messaging.

10 March 2024

Travel Retail

Are Overcrowded Shelves Suffocating Travel Retail Sales?

Amidst the allure of novelty and exclusivity, is the relentless flood of new products threatening to overwhelm both retailers and shoppers alike.

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