Luxe Goods on the Fly: Accessories Brands Tap Travel Retail for Growth.

The article reports that leather goods are set for takeoff in the travel retail sector, traditionally known for sales of perfume, liquor and tobacco. Airport retailers and brand executives said that even though they are weighed down by luggage, travelers are still willing to splurge on that extra bag, regardless of the price tag. Retailers and brand executives concurred, that mirroring general buying trends, it is entry-level and luxury leather goods brands that do best in travel retail.