Award Announcement
Ospree Duty Free, operating as Mumbai Travel Retail Limited, was honoured with the \"Best New Store Opening – LeMarche, Calais\" award at the Frontier Awards 2026. The awards ceremony took place during the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes.
Store Highlights
The LeMarche store in Calais, located at the Eurotunnel, was recognised for its distinctive retail concept, architectural design, immersive storytelling, and strong commercial performance. Key design elements include a striking 12‑metre rotunda and an immersive \"Taste of France\" concept that reflects a French‑market‑inspired design.
Company Background
Ospree Duty Free, formerly Mumbai Duty Free, is the flagship brand of Mumbai Travel Retail Limited, India’s largest duty‑free retail operator. It currently operates across airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Navi Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram, with an upcoming store slated for Guwahati. The LeMarche outlet represents the company’s first overseas venture at Calais, Eurotunnel.
Management Comment
A spokesperson for Ospree Duty Free stated: \"We are delighted to receive the ‘Best New Store Opening’ award at the Frontier Awards 2026. LeMarche represents our vision of creating retail spaces that go beyond transactions and offer travellers an engaging and memorable experience. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our teams, partners and collaborators who brought the concept to life. We remain committed to raising the bar for experiential travel retail in India and across our airport network.\"
Significance
The Frontier Awards are a prominent recognition within the global travel‑retail industry, celebrating innovation, excellence and achievement across the sector. Ospree’s award underscores its focus on developing differentiated retail experiences that combine design, destination‑led storytelling and commercial relevance.