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Blueprint is marking its tenth anniversary, setting out its vision for the next two years.

What will surprise people most about travel retail in 2030?

Travel retail research agency m1nd-set and consultancy partners Blueprint are gearing up for their Sensation Zeduction immersive masterclass.

The behaviour of travelling shoppers is changing faster than the industry serving them and keeping pace requires industry-wide transformation

According to the consultancies, coffee “shines bright due to its versatility, high-margin and experience-driven attributes”

In this contributed feature, Blueprint Partners Thomas Kaneko Henningsen and Sonja Soskic reflect on why Sense of Belonging brings a new, emotional dimension to understanding travelling consumer behaviour.

Ahead of the Day 2 closing keynote, the focus of the TR Consumer Forum was fixed on the future shape of the travel retail industry in a session titled Inconvenient Predictions: Tomorrow’s Airport Shoppers Will Not Wait. 

European airports are entering a structurally different era. For decades, financial viability was underpinned by dynamic traffic growth.

A new survey suggests travelers are becoming more value‑conscious in airport shops—unsurprising given the spiraling cost of air travel last year, with further increases likely as the geopolitical situation in the Middle East pushes costs higher.

According to the consultancy, shifting shopping patterns are increasingly fueled by the transformative rise in Gen Z shoppers and AI-powered technologies

The Copenhagen-based travel retail consultancy continues to work on a white paper addressing how the industry will evolve the coming years

Copenhagen-based consultancy Blueprint is deepening its efforts to bring the duty free and travel retail (DF&TR) industry actionable insights on appealing to Gen Z shoppers.

Business development consultancy Blueprint has become a shareholder in Indivd, a Stockholm-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology company pioneering privacy-first analytics.

Travel retail is moving into a new era where AI, contactless payments and Just Walk Out (JWO) technology bring greater speed, personalization and operational efficiency

“AI is the ultimate game changer in travel retail; it will fundamentally transform the airport shopping experience” says Blueprint Partner Thomas Kaneko Henningsen

As geopolitical power shifts reshape travel retail, Blueprint outlines how the industry can prepare, adapt and gain a strategic edge.

New forecasts from Blueprint, backed by data from ACI, show that growth in passenger spend at European airports will lag behind the rest of the world in years to come. Blueprint assesses the implications in this feature, the first in a series in association with The Moodie Davitt Report, and considers how airports, retailers and brands can collaborate to lift the customer experience and arrest stagnating spend levels.

In the second in a series about the future for airport concessions in Europe compiled by Blueprint with data from ACI, Blueprint Partner Thomas Kaneko Henningsen comments on the role of food & beverage in supporting airport revenue growth.

In the third in a series about the future of European airport concessions compiled by Blueprint with data from ACI, Blueprint Partner Thomas Kaneko Henningsen discusses the importance of embracing digital in the right ways to boost passenger spend and engagement.

In the fourth in a series about the future of European airport concessions compiled by Blueprint with data from ACI, we examine the categories and ideas that will rise above the rest as passengers look for a rebooted, re-energised duty-free offering.

Ongoing geopolitical tensions are placing growing pressure on the travel retail industry, driving disruptions in passenger flows, regulatory frameworks, currency stability and logistics, according to a new study by Blueprint and Rud Pedersen Group.

The prestigious recognition is awarded to only 0.9% of Danish-registered companies based on six financial and growth-related criteria.

Positioned as a business development consultancy, Blueprint combines expertise in strategy, knowledge transfer and collaborative innovation to help airports, operators, and brands respond to evolving consumer demands.

An AI-powered theft detection system at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has recovered over €163,000 (US$172,000) in retail sales between April and September 2024, based on more than 50 in-store theft detections.

During the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes (30 September to 3 October), Blueprint Partners’ Karl Walter, Thomas Kaneko Henningsen and Sonja Soskic joined The Moodie Davitt Report Senior Reporter Ameesha Raizada for an exclusive interview. 

In this new series of features in collaboration with Blueprint, company partner, Thomas Kaneko Henningsen details how the use of AI is rapidly increasing in domestic markets, but travel retail is still catching up

The third article in our Food for Thought series, in partnership with Blueprint, looks at the key issue of why Experiential Retail matters more than ever

Blueprint and m1nd-set have reported that seats are selling fast for the EX.CEL Experiential Retail Workshop in Cannes, reinforcing the ‘significance of experiential retail and the drive to better understand its impact on shopper behaviour is strongly resonating with the global travel retail industry’.

The travel retail industry is actively experimenting with approaches to effectively engage Gen Z travelers, with several industry stakeholders at the forefront of adopting innovative strategies to cater to Gen Z’s evolving demands and preferences, according to Blueprint Partners Thomas Kaneko Henningsen and Karl Walter.

In this new series of features in collaboration with Blueprint, company partner, Thomas Kaneko Henningsen details how the use of AI is rapidly increasing in domestic markets, but travel retail is still catching up

The second of our Food for Thought columns, in partnership with Blueprint, looks at the key issue of customer loyalty. Travelling shoppers may not be as frequent as they are on the High Street, but many regularly pass through the airport – and they need more emotional connectivity.

Norwegian technology company Fast Travel has teamed up with travel retail business development agency Blueprint to introduce a taxi booking platform designed to simplify the traveller experience.

Thomas Kaneko Henningsen joined the travel retail industry in 2000 and today is Partner at business development consultancy Blueprint. Here, he gives us a glimpse of a typical workday, from client deliverables to lunchtime runs on the beach…

Austrian umbrella manufacturer Doppler, represented by Hanse Distribution in travel retail, has teamed up with Blueprint to bolster its global presence.

Blueprint, an independent business development consultancy specializing in travel retail, and leading travel retail research agency m1nd-set are joining forces to introduce a new workshop series focused on experiential retail in the global duty free and travel retail sector.

Eco-friendly Copenhagen confectionery brand True Gum, distributed by Blueprint in travel retail, has expanded its offer with a healthy alternative called True Dates.

The IAADFS will team up with m1nd-set and Blueprint to provide insights into the habits and behaviours of GenZ shoppers.

Premium skincare brand Babor has partnered with Blueprint to bolster its travel retail presence.

With more listings coming up, it is safe to say that the Danish eyewear brand resonates with travellers and retailers.

Travel retail business development agency Blueprint has introduced a new two-year project called Transformation.

The no-alcohol spirits brand is targeting Gen Z consumers in travel retail.

Following its big break into travel retail a year ago, MessyWeekend is stepping up its GTR strategy as travelling consumers embrace the brand's green credentials.

The collaboration with Blueprint will help highlight LeSportsac’s limited-edition collections through immersive pop-ups and interactive engagements for travellers.

Blueprint Seed Capital will invest in “promising and scalable” businesses with potential for entry into the travel retail sector.

Munich Airport has rolled out smart baggage trolleys developed by Danish development company Intelligent Track Systems.

Blueprint is launching a new investment entity Blueprint Seed Capital, to fund businesses that are passionate about travel retail and to encourage innovation and boost newness in the channel.

Blueprint and m1nd-set have teamed up to deliver a workshop for travel retail stakeholders on Generation Z consumers on Sunday 1 October in Cannes, ahead of the TFWA event.

The age of pent-up travel retail revenge spend is over and stakeholders must embrace the opportunities.

Titled “GenZ RedY”, the insights and consultancy program aims to help industry stakeholders understand the unique nature and diverse behavioral traits of this young shopper segment.

Talking partnership, data and new consumer audiences with Intelligent Track Systems

Danish chocolate specialist Summerbird Organic is planning to expand its travel retail presence

The Gen Z focused consultancy program was launched at the TR Consumer Forum

Helping clients get a big break in the TR industry

Builds GTR presence through Blueprint and BORN Nordic tie-ups

True Gum launches with Dufry and Gebr Heinemann

True Gum emphasizes gifting as an important parameter for confectionery products

TRBusiness is publishing in full a wealth of responses to several pressing questions

DAY ET has extended through listing with Nordic airport retailer Airport Retail Group

Joe & The Juice is aiming for further expansion at airports worldwide.

M1nd-set newsletter on how ITS trolleys supports the customer journey.

Trunblocked interviews ITS, Oslo Airport, Nice Airport and Thomas Kaneko Henningsen.

Blueprint joined TR Consumer Forum ‘22. Thanks for a great event!

ITS trolleys are now available in three international airports with Oslo Airport being the latest roll out.

Congrats to NTRG, and our Blueprint partner Karl Walter who will be serving on the NTRG board!

Intelligent Track Systems and Nice Airport roll out ‘smart’ shopping trolley!

Fashion brand DAY ET steps up sustainability drive with leading retailers!

Blueprint supports Fraport VIP Lounge on a mission to expand its appeal to key customers!

Smart Carts that boosts passenger engagement and conversion!

TRUE GUM is changing the category with passion and commitment!

The confectionery category disrupter Simply Chocolate takes off in travel retail!

The healthy 100% organic, gluten-free, and vegan food bar goes international!

DAY ET conquers the Travel Retail distribution with its beautiful and sustainable accessories assortment!

ITS trolleys at Hamburg Airport and Vienna Airport this year.