In the 12 months of last year, Gebr Heinemann, the global travel retailer headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, saw its sales jump by a startling 25% to reach EUR3.6bn (US$3.92bn), marginally exceeding its pre-pandemic top line in 2019. However, wine and spirits came under pressure last year.Sales of alcohol for the group were up 12% compared with 2022, while wine & champagne hit +11%. Both were well behind the 23% increase from confectionery or surging beauty sales (while fragrances sales were up 19%, skincare jumped 30% and colour cosmetics climbed by 33%).Oslo Airport - tradit
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In 2023, Gebr Heinemann posted a healthy rebound in sales. The performance of the alcohol category for the global travel retail operator, however, was more subdued.

Kevin started covering the drinks industry in the early 1990s for the Morning Advertiser. He later moved into travel retail and aviation, working with publications including IWSR Magazine, The Moodie Davitt Report and Jane’s. He regularly covers retail for Forbes.com.


