North America

The association is partnering with GO2 for Lung Cancer to participate in a landmark fundraiser that embraces the spirit of the KickCancerThon
Associations & Events
December 19, 2025

IAADFS & KickCancerThon: Uniting the global travel retail industry to fight cancer

The association is partnering with GO2 for Lung Cancer to participate in a landmark fundraiser that embraces the spirit of the KickCancerThon

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Ghirardelli and DFS bring iconic San Francisco Cable Car to LAX
Confectionery & Food

Ghirardelli and DFS bring iconic San Francisco Cable Car to LAX

“We’re hanging on by a thread” – FDFA Executive Director addresses upcoming federal budget concerns
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“We’re hanging on by a thread” – FDFA Executive Director addresses upcoming federal budget concerns

Avolta wins 11-year duty free contract at JFK Airport’s Terminal 8
Retailers

Avolta wins 11-year duty free contract at JFK Airport’s Terminal 8

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Associations & Events

IAADFS & KickCancerThon: Uniting the global travel retail industry to fight cancer

Retailers

Paradies Lagardère secures contract extension at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Retailers

SSP America awarded contract for over ten food & beverage units at JFK Terminal 5

Spirits & Wines

Bacardi GTR brings E1 x Bombay Sapphire experience to Miami International Airport

Retailers

Avolta claims two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport

Confectionery & Food

Ghirardelli and DFS bring iconic San Francisco Cable Car to LAX

Associations & Events

“We’re hanging on by a thread” – FDFA Executive Director addresses upcoming federal budget concerns

Retailers

Avolta wins 11-year duty free contract at JFK Airport’s Terminal 8

Industry News

Tairo Group excels in Mexico TR and the Caribbean with the help of CapEx furniture, reaffirming its commitment to retail excellence

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Floral Street partners with Netflix to create ‘Bridgerton’ fragrance

Retailers

Avolta’s HMSHost dining venues named among the “10 Best” at US Airports

Airports

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport welcomes Toronto’s Pilot Coffee Roasters to transborder lounge

Spirits & Wines

Haleybrooke International strikes representation agreement with Strange Nature Gin

Associations & Events

FDFA promotes an “open arms” message as travel continues to sharply decline at the Canada-U.S. border

Associations & Events

IAADFS announces 2026 Summit of the Americas dates and location

Retailers

Montréal Duty Free reveals vibrant new art experience at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

Retailers

Duty Free Americas and The Estée Lauder Companies seal strategic global retail partnership

Retailers

Starboard Resort expands land-based retail operations with the opening of Crafted by Starboard in FL

Associations & Events

IAADFS announces evolving role for Michael Payne

Retailers

Atikuss Canada lands at Montréal Duty Free, celebrating and showcasing Indigenous craft

Retailers

Avolta’s HMSHost expands footprint at DFW with 10-year F&B contract

Spirits & Wines

The Macallan opens first West Coast U.S. flagship boutique at LAX in partnership with DFS

People

In Memoriam: FDFA announces the passing of Marwan Taqtaq

Retailers

ARI opens new Spectrum boutique at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

Airports

Nashville International Airport welcomes eight new Concourse D shops and restaurants

Airports

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport celebrates National Airport Workers Day

Food & Beverage

FDA grants first nicotine pouch marketing authorization to ZYN

Retailers

WHSmith launches first in-store travel retail media network

International News

TikTok ban drives users to Chinese social platform RedNote

Retailers

Top Brands acquires key duty free operation in Chile

Retailers

Bottega elevates Prosecco with premium vintage collection featuring Gold Diamond

Airports

Brazil seeks private investment for regional airports

Airports

FAA releases US$332 million for airport infrastructure improvements

Travel Essentials

SSP America appoints Murray as new CEO amid North American expansion

Spirits & Wines

Byredo makes West Coast travel retail debut with LAX opening

Airports

House of Suntory launches first Latin American showcase with DFA

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Burberry launches elevated Her fragrance with new Eau de Parfum Intense

Associations & Events

IAADFS announces keynote speaker for 2025 Summit of the Americas

Retailers

King of Reach By B&S teams up with Mark Anthony Brands and Avolta on Americas activations program

Retailers

Beler Holdings adapts to change for land border success

Retailers

Small border shop, big social impact: Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free’s digital success story

Retailers

Small border shop, big social impact: Sault Ste. Marie Duty Free’s digital success story

Retailers

‘Let the Party Begin’: DFS unveils holiday season campaign

Retailers

‘Let the Party Begin’: DFS unveils holiday season campaign

Cruise

Mexico’s new cruise tax threatens $500m industry, sparks tourism sector concerns

Retailers

Avolta wins major retail and F&B contracts at JFK Terminal 8 in multi-year deal

Retailers

Iltico Limoncello partners with Avolta in Buenos Aires listings

Airports

Victorinox partners with Avolta in new openings in Madrid, Jordan and São Paulo

Retailers

Iltico Limoncello partners with Avolta in Buenos Aires listings

Retailers

Dior launches exclusive La Collection Privée fragrance pop-up at Montreal duty free