Duty Free

As the summer holidays approach, Brits who shop at duty free could be spending up to 150% more than if they were to spend with online retailers, according to new research from personal…

The fall in the value of the pound since the Brexit vote has spurred an increase in tourist spending in the UK, new figures have revealed. According to data from Global Blue, which…

More than half of the world's frequent travellers actually enjoy using airports, a new study has revealed. In a poll of almost 3,000 travellers from the UK, UAE, USA, Germany, France,…

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the founder of King Power, Thailand largest duty-free company, will receive honorary degree from the University of Leicester in the UK. The honour recognises…

Passengers arriving at Singapore's Changi Airport can now collect duty free goods they previously ordered online. Under iShopChangi’s new collection-on-arrival service, passengers can…

With the revelation that airport retailers have been claiming millions in VAT savings, travel specialist Loveholidays.com recently commissioned research into airport buying habits, which…

UK trade association UKinbound has responded to a row over airport shops not passing on VAT savings to non-EU passengers and avoiding paying 20% VAT on customers’ purchases. Commenting on…

The value of the global airport retail market is set to surge over the coming years, reaching US$59.2 billion in 2019 – a rise of 72.9% compared to 2013. According to the new 'Global…

Dubai Duty Free (DDF) recorded positive and increased figures for the month of October.  The company is looking to achieve double digit sales growth for the year as sales up to the end of…