Joe Bates

The US confectionery giant is set to open the seventh M&M’s Experience airport shop-in-shop by the end of the year and more locations are in the pipeline for 2027.

The colourful Dubai-based confectionery brand believes the Changi pop-up with FNA will help accelerate its growing international travel-retail footprint.

Beer, wine and spirits are all losing ground in Germany. But amid the gloom, pockets of growth are emerging for spirits in the country. SHARE

The new luxury cruise ship features an upscale onboard drinks offer aligned the with the latest on-trade trends such as the aperitivo hour, regional wines, craft spirts and non-alcoholic cocktails.

Despite a volatile trading environment, the Italian wafer specialist has recorded a positive performance in key markets this year, capped by some eye-catching new releases at TFWA.

The limited-edition release, now available at Dublin Airport, highlights the innovation and premiumisation driving growth in the Irish whiskey category

Wines from Chile and Argentina, alongside Champagne and premium European wines, have proved popular with shoppers at the Uruguayan border store

This month's Día de los Muertos celebrations provide the on-premise channel with another fantastic seasonal opportunity to promote agave-based spirits.

The sparkling wine category's crown in global travel retail is taking a beating, with ongoing volatility in the Middle East making the challenges ahead even harder to overcome.

The upcoming tender for Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) liquor and tobacco concession won’t lack international interest, but this key hub has undergone considerable changes of late, writes Joe Bates.