Welcome to the digital, iPad-compatible version of The Moodie Report Print Edition for May 2015, available in full – editorial and advertising. This edition and the accompanying Category Insight supplement are published to coincide with the TFWA Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition, which starts on Sunday.
In these pages we focus heavily on the deal that has changed the landscape of travel retail: Dufry’s swoop to capture World Duty Free Group. We examine how the agreement fell into place and what it means for the wider industry.
Our cover story features another of the great global companies in our industry. Gebr Heinemann owners and management talk candidly about the past year’s performance, their priorities and their plans to establish a multi-regional portfolio.
In other features, we speak to Aelia Duty Free as it prepares to roll out its new-look design and branding, and we pay a visit to Schiphol Airport Retail as Gebr Heinemann acquires a majority stake in the Dutch company.
Naturally, there’s a strong Asian focus to our magazine too. Changi Airport Group talks about three big projects that will transform its operations – and its commercial prospects – in the decade ahead. Malaysia Airports’ retail division Eraman speaks about its recently opened operations at Kuala Lumpur’s low-cost carrier terminal KLIA2; and from India, the joint venture between Flemingo International and DFS marks the first year of trading at Mumbai Airport T2.
We meet Hainan Duty Free management as the airport retailer builds on four years of surging sales; and we assess The Shilla Duty Free’s drive for growth after it strikes an alliance with DFASS and rides the wave of inbound travel from China.
In a refreshingly candid interview with Martin Moodie, L’Oréal Travel Retail Managing Director Vincent Boinay talks about “surprise, seduction and service” as he returns to the industry.
You’ll find much more besides in the issue, as well as our special Category Insight supplement with a focus on premium spirits and wines.
We hope you enjoy this May 2015 issue of The Moodie Report Print Edition.
