Retail

2020 was a year of historic growth for the U.S. consumer technology industry with sales up 17% and according to the latest forecast, this momentum will continue into the first quarter of 2021.

As a result of a new strategic cooperation agreement between Dufry AG and Hainan Development Holdings (HDH), there will be new opportunities in Hainan’s travel retail market.

Highlights are a great way to add dimension to your hair and shake things up a little without having to bleach or color your entire head. The subtle addition of color is less damaging to your hair but makes for an eye-catching high fashion look.

Visitors from outside of the EU had been able to claim a refund on value-added tax (VAT) for items bought in the UK, but this will be abolished in January 2021.

Amid the current challenges, twenty-two webinars held recently as part of Autumn Sourcing Week | ONLINE (ASWO) brought leaders from various industries together to share the latest market intelligence on lifestyle trends that can help companies develop new business opportunities.

On December 1, 2020, Dufry successfully closed the previously announced merger with its subsidiary Hudson Ltd (“Hudson”).

Founded in 1898, RIMOWA has been renowned for its lightweight aluminum luggage since 1937, followed in 2000 by groundbreaking polycarbonate suitcases, earning the Maison a loyal following among purposeful globetrotters.

Despite economic uncertainty brought on by Covid-19 for consumers worldwide, Gift Shopping is one category that is set to resist the impact of the global pandemic.

The holidays are always an exciting time of the year, but they can make or break months for the U.S. publishing industry.

Amazon announced 2020’s Best Books of the Year, selecting Brittany K. Barnett’s “A Knock at Midnight” as the top pick.

Dufry has successfully extended for another seven years its duty-free concession contract at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg covering a total retail space of over 3,100 m2.

After launching a successful digital wine shop last year, the founders of 305 Wines have landed a permanent location in South Miami, just in time for the holidays.

Known as the “Chinese Hawaii”, the island of Hainan in southern China has been center stage in the luxury and travel retail world for the past several months.

Dufry opened its new brand paradise ANECDOTE located at the Circle at Zurich Airport, with an offering ranging from global top brands to local premium labels at very attractive prices.