CDFG wins bid to operate Chengdu Shuangliu International duty free stores in JV with airport company

World number one* travel retailer China Duty Free Group (CDFG) was this week awarded the duty free retail contract at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Sichuan province after an open tender.

2022-08-24

Leading Chinese travel retail players meet as new collaborative committee’s aims take shape

In an important travel retail sector development, China’s leading duty free stakeholders gathered together in Haikou over recent days to formulate new ways of driving industry development.

2022-08-17

CDFG ranked world number 1 travel retailer

Buoyed by the Hainan Island offshore duty free business, CDFG built on the number one status it first attained based on 2020 revenues. Its 2021 sales were more than double the figure of number two player Lotte Duty Free of Korea. The Shilla Duty Free, Dufry and DFS Group round out the top five against the backdrop of a second COVID-hit year for the industry.

2022-07-30

China Tourism Group and CDFG play starring roles at Hainan Expo

China Tourism Group and its subsidiary China Duty Free Group are enjoying a high-profile presence at the second edition of the China International Consumer Goods Expo (Hainan Expo) being held this week in Haikou. Besides a large and dynamic exhibition presence, two of the group’s leading executives spoke at the event’s opening conference on Monday.

2022-07-29

Grand Opening of De Beers Jewellers Boutique in Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex of CDFG

On June 19, 2022, the grand opening of the boutique of De Beers Jewellers took place in Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex of CDFG. It is reported that in January this year, Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex has cooperated with De Beers Jewellers to set up a pop-up boutique. As a premier luxury brand, De Beers Jewellers has attracted a large number of consumers once it was unveiled, offering a chance for everyone to feel its eternal elegance and perfection up close. The new landing of De Beers Jewellers in Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex is the first duty free exclusive store opened by De Beers Jewellers in Hainan, marking the continuous expansion of De Beers Jewellers in Chinese market. The cooperation between CDFG and De Beers Jewellers has brought a diversified shopping experience to the consumers.

2022-07-28

CDFG Promotes the Release of Consumption Potential by Practicing the Concept of Doing Business in Good Faith and Providing Quality Services

It has now been 11 years since the implementation of the Hainan offshore duty free policy. Dividends from the application of duty free policy in Hainan have proven vigorous development potential. The initiative of “Going to Hainan for duty free shopping” has become an important factor leading to the rapid upsurge of consumer enthusiasm. After more than a decade of deep cultivation of the Hainan market, China Duty Free Group (CDFG), as a leading enterprise in the global duty free industry, continues to integrate the concept of “doing business in good faith and providing quality services” throughout the business process, providing consumers with diversified quality services, boosting consumer enthusiasm and helping the construction and development of Hainan Free Trade Port with Chinese characteristics.

2022-05-30

CDFG Continues to Cultivate the Hainan Market with Innovative Development upon the 11th Anniversary of Hainan Offshore Duty Free Policy Implementation

On April 20, 2011, the pilot implementation of the offshore duty free policy started in Hainan. As one of the national policies with the highest “gold content”, it vigorously promotes the recognition and enthusiasm of people towards duty free shopping and facilitates the return of overseas high-end consumers.

2022-04-20

Grand Opening of Balmain Pop-up Store in Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex of CDFG

On January 3, 2022, the new Pop-up Store, jointly established by CDFG and Balmain, made a grand debut in Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex. CDFG, as the exclusive retailer of Balmain in Hainan’s travel retail channel, maintains a closely cooperative relationship with Balmain, aiming to perfectly present the brand’s unique French style in Sanya. Meanwhile, the Pop-up Store also launched Balmain×Barbie Capsule Collection exclusively sold in Hainan travel market during Spring Festival.

2022-02-28

Grand Debut of China-Chic HEFANG Jewelry in Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex of CDFG

In order to further enrich the category of fashion jewelry brands and meet the diversified needs of consumers, Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex, a subsidiary of CDFG, has upgraded its overall store image on the second floor of Building B, creating a shopping space for jewelry brands featuring affordable luxury and fashion. On January 18, 2022, HEFANG Jewelry, a domestic affordable luxury jewelry brand, made a grand debut with its first store in Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex of CDFG, which is also the first store that HEFANG has opened for duty free shopping.

2022-02-24

CDFG to set up JV with airport company after securing Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport T4 duty free contract

Zhejiang Airport Group Corporation today announced that China Duty Free Group (CDFG) has been awarded the contract for the management of arrivals and departures duty free at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Terminal 4.

2022-02-08

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