Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Retail buyers and online shoppers choose travel accessories on weight, warranty, brand trust and price. Samsonite raised DTC to 41.7% of 2025 net sales and plans 30 to 40 net new stores in 2026.[6] BÉIS brings a digital-first, community-built marketing model to Samsonite.[7]
Airport retailers decide which brands reach last-minute buyers. Avolta, with 19.7% organic growth in Asia Pacific over the half year, agreed to buy DFS Okinawa.[3][8] Tech accessory makers such as Anker and Targus compete for airport shelf space with chargers and adapters.
Company developments mapped to drivers, trends and opportunities (2026-2036)
| Development | Driver | Trend | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026: Samsonite completes the BÉIS acquisition. | Digital-first buyers. | Large groups add lifestyle brands. | Direct sales of bags and accessories. |
| June 2026: Avolta agrees to buy DFS Okinawa. | Asian airport traffic. | Travel retail consolidation. | Accessory sales at Japanese airports. |
| August 2026: Samsonite DTC e-commerce reaches 12.3% of sales. | Online comparison shopping. | Shift from wholesale to direct. | Accessory bundles at full price. |
Source: Future Market Insights, Travel Accessories Market Report, 2026-2036.
Wholesale buyers now ask brands for online sell-through data and fast replenishment. Brands with strong direct sites and airport placements will keep the best shelf positions.
Who leads the travel accessories market?
Samsonite is the largest profiled company, with 2025 net sales of US$3,497.6 million across Samsonite, Tumi and American Tourister.[6] Travelpro, Briggs & Riley, Targus and Anker hold strong positions in specific product lines.
Which companies have documented positions?
Samsonite documents sales by region, brand and channel.[2] Avolta documents airport retail growth by region.[3] BÉIS documents a direct-to-consumer and wholesale model through the Samsonite release.[7]
What should buyers evaluate before approving a supplier?
Case weight against airline limits comes first, followed by wheel and handle durability, warranty terms and replacement part supply. Retailers also check battery safety approvals for chargers and power banks sold at airports.
How is competition expected to change through 2036?
Large luggage groups will buy digital-first brands, and tech accessory makers will push deeper into airport stores.
Representative Company Overview
| Company | Positioning | Recent development |
|---|---|---|
| Samsonite | Global luggage group with Samsonite, Tumi and American Tourister | October 2026: BÉIS acquisition completed. |
Research Methodology
The companies included in the report represent current market structure and do not indicate a market-share ranking. Passenger, arrival, brand and retailer facts came from IATA, UN Tourism, company results and retailer releases dated May 2025 or later.
