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Hotel Lotte’s year-end management reshuffle lends fresh impetus for IPO
Lotte Duty Free sits in a healthy second place in The Moodie Davitt Report’s ranking of the world’s Top 25 Travel Retailers. But it covets the spot one place higher held by Dufry. To get there, it will need further M&A activity, a key purpose of the IPO. Read More
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Ever Rich invites Atayal aboriginal band to give Christmas performance at Taoyuan Airport
Ever Rich Duty Free embraced both its corporate social responsibility and the spirit of the festive season by inviting local Atayal students to give a spell-binding Christmas performance at Taipei’s main gateway. Read More
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How The Estée Lauder Companies stays ahead in the digital era: CNBC report
The Estée Lauder Companies Chief Information Officer Michael Smith offers some critical tips on digital transformation through US media company CNBC’s highly influential Technology Executive Council. Read More
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Festive wishes from The Moodie Davitt Report
Travel retail, like its parent industries, aviation and tourism, does not stop for Christmas Day. Nor does The Moodie Davitt Report – ‘the website that never sleeps’. Read More
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Foreo unleashes new micro-current devices Bear and Bear Mini into Korean duty free
Need a good work-out after all the seasonal festivities? Foreo has just the thing for you, “a pocket-sized personal trainer”. The serial disruptor of the wellbeing and consumer technology sectors is at it again. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – Tallink touches new heights while Comptoir Libanais provides a feast of the senses
Tallink is generating enormous sales of Krug and Dom Perignon Champagne, for example, and luxury skincare brands such as Dior and La Mer. Just ensuring supply keeps up with demand is a constant challenge. Read more
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King Power approved for Don Mueang duty free contract
The Thai retailer rounds off a year of successful concession bids by securing a long-term contract at one of Greater Bangkok’s two international airports. Read More
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Duty Free Philippines to introduce new online shopping system
The state-owned travel retailer underlines its commitment to ecommerce with a new shopper verification scheme. Read More
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Groupe ADP joint venture to operate New York Stewart Airport and manage concessions programme
Future Stewart Partners – a partnership between ADP and US airports company AvPORTS – will manage and develop New York Stewart Airport and its concessions programme. Read More
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Dufry and Hudson strike new eight-year duty free agreement at Toronto Pearson Airport
Dufry and Hudson are awarded an eight-year duty free concession at Toronto Pearson International, which includes a Joint Management Committee to deepen collaboration with the airport. Read More
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Bahrain Duty Free concludes duty free and speciality retail deals for new Bahrain Airport terminal
The signing confirms details of contract awards that were announced in November 2018, with Bahrain Duty Free striking a 15-year duty free deal and a ten-year speciality retail agreement. Read More
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FAB eZine: OTG’s dazzling Houston offer; inspirational Istanbul; and a compelling Bavarian blend
From Houston to Istanbul, and from Munich to Doha, this issue of FAB eZine spans the globe in pursuit of the best the food & beverage industry has to offer. Read More
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US$10,000 for 10,000 books: The Moodie Davitt Report supports Room to Read as Trinity Challenge prize
Following Aircommerce Founder Melvin Broekaart’s win in the inaugural Trinity Challenge, The Moodie Davitt Report has donated US$10,000 to his chosen charity. Read More
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‘We all have a touch of Karl’: Karl Lagerfeld x L’Oréal Paris makeup collection launched with Lotte Duty Free
A spectacular three-day launch event generated over 220 million online views as the limited-edition release was celebrated in style. Read More
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Brand News
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How The Estée Lauder Companies stays ahead in the digital era: CNBC report
The Estée Lauder Companies Chief Information Officer Michael Smith offers some critical tips on digital transformation through US media company CNBC’s highly influential Technology Executive Council. Read More
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Foreo unleashes new micro-current devices Bear and Bear Mini into Korean duty free
Need a good work-out after all the seasonal festivities? Foreo has just the thing for you, “a pocket-sized personal trainer”. The serial disruptor of the wellbeing and consumer technology sectors is at it again. Read More
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CabinZero strengthens inflight presence with 20 new listings
The luggage specialist says its collaboration with Retail inMotion has boosted an inflight presence which includes listings with Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon from February 2020. Read More
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Aeolus and Royal Brunei Airlines extend amenity kits collaboration
Products from Thai natural skincare brand Harnn line feature in Business Class packs and in selected passenger lounges. Read More
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Rodenstock’s Porsche Design extends travel retail footprint in “bumper” 2019
The eyewear specialist says new openings this year across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North and Latin America reflect the company’s commitment to travel retail. Read More
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‘We all have a touch of Karl’: Karl Lagerfeld x L’Oréal Paris makeup collection launched with Lotte Duty Free
A spectacular three-day launch event generated over 220 million online views as the limited-edition release was celebrated in style. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free celebrates 36th anniversary with three-day US$57.39 million sales bonanza
On the anniversary day itself, 20 December, Dubai Duty Free daily sales rocketed to US$30.59 million – US$10 million more than the retailer generated in its first full year of trading. Read More
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Lancôme and CDFG celebrate golden moments in Haitang Bay
The blossoming installation highlighted the brand’s premium Lancôme Absolue range; and marked the first time that CDFG has collaborated with Lancôme Absolue at the key Haitang Bay venue. Read More
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Moodie Davitt eZine Spotlight Series: Towards US$10 billion in confectionery & fine food sales in ten years
In the latest edition of our popular eZine Spotlight series, we examine Nestlé International Travel Retail’s ambitious vision for confectionery & fine food sales in travel retail. Read More
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“Temptation Hotel”: Whyte & Mackay’s Wildcat gin launches with Dufry at Heathrow
Taking inspiration from its positioning as the ‘gin of the night’, the activation gives shoppers the opportunity to experience the gin in a visually-striking setting. Read More
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The Estée Lauder Companies and 3Sixty debut multi-brand concept at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
A travel retail first concept from The Estée Lauder Companies is designed around the needs of millennial and Gen-Z consumers. Read More
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Dufry pledges “world class” confectionery offer with Sweet Garden concept at Changi
The Sweet Garden concept “will connect to the city, paying homage to its famous gardens,” says Dufry of the planned design of its new Changi T2 confectionery stores. Read More
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Unleashing the power of the mind: Guerlain reveals Paris CDG pop-up for latest beauty innovation Mindscent
With Mindscent, the French beauty house has enlisted the latest neuro-technology to enable travellers to pinpoint their fragrance selection. The Moodie Davitt Report visits Paris as Mindscent makes its travel retail debut. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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FAB eZine: OTG’s dazzling Houston offer; inspirational Istanbul; and a compelling Bavarian blend
From Houston to Istanbul, and from Munich to Doha, this issue of FAB eZine spans the globe in pursuit of the best the food & beverage industry has to offer. Read More
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UK aviation industry reiterates ‘One Too Many’ message ahead of festive travel season
The campaign will aim to remind 40 million passengers across 20 UK airports of the consequences of disruptive behaviour. Read More
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Thai restaurateur Mango Tree continues expansion in travel locations
The restaurateur – which is on target to achieve a global portfolio of 100 outlets by 2025 – said it is targeting further growth in high footfall travel locations. Read More
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Gordon Ramsay “delighted” to partner with SSP for Hong Kong International Airport restaurant
The Michelin Starred Chef has opened Gordon Ramsay Plane Food To Go in the East Hall of Terminal 1. Read More
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DXB boosts retail and F&B offer with 11 new openings
The new retail stores and food & beverage outlets include offerings from Bath & Body Works, Pink, M&S, Comptoir Libanais, Bottega, Jones the Grocer and The Hangar. Read More
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“Let’s make your holidays magical” – Brussels Airport gets a festive makeover
In the run-up to Christmas, The Moodie Davitt Report has been highlighting how airports around the world are entering into the festive spirit. Brussels Airport may just have outdone them all. Read More
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Zurich Airport unveils new-look Candrian-operated Center Bar and Kitchen
The new venue’s operator has catering and restaurant interests across 45 locations in Switzerland. It is specialising in Asian cuisine at the 220-seat bar and restaurant. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail, Shilla and Valiram among winners of latest Changi T3 speciality shop concessions
Changi Airport Group has awarded six speciality retail concessions at Singapore Changi Airport T3 to a mix of local, regional and international players and their brand partners. Read More
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Features
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How The Estée Lauder Companies stays ahead in the digital era: CNBC report
The Estée Lauder Companies Chief Information Officer Michael Smith offers some critical tips on digital transformation through US media company CNBC’s highly influential Technology Executive Council. Read More
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Hotel Lotte’s year-end management reshuffle lends fresh impetus for IPO
Lotte Duty Free sits in a healthy second place in The Moodie Davitt Report’s ranking of the world’s Top 25 Travel Retailers. But it covets the spot one place higher held by Dufry. To get there, it will need further Read More
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FAB eZine: OTG’s dazzling Houston offer; inspirational Istanbul; and a compelling Bavarian blend
From Houston to Istanbul, and from Munich to Doha, this issue of FAB eZine spans the globe in pursuit of the best the food & beverage industry has to offer. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free celebrates 36th anniversary with three-day US$57.39 million sales bonanza
On the anniversary day itself, 20 December, Dubai Duty Free daily sales rocketed to US$30.59 million – US$10 million more than the retailer generated in its first full year of trading. Read More
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Moodie Davitt eZine Spotlight Series: Towards US$10 billion in confectionery & fine food sales in ten years
In the latest edition of our popular eZine Spotlight series, we examine Nestlé International Travel Retail’s ambitious vision for confectionery & fine food sales in travel retail. Read More
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Unleashing the power of the mind: Guerlain reveals Paris CDG pop-up for latest beauty innovation Mindscent
With Mindscent, the French beauty house has enlisted the latest neuro-technology to enable travellers to pinpoint their fragrance selection. The Moodie Davitt Report visits Paris as Mindscent makes its travel retail debut. Read More
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L’Oréal Travel Retail hosts ‘Armani World Cinema’ blockbuster tour across the Americas
We’ve seen plenty of retail theatre in 2019; now it’s a case of retail cinema as Armani Beauty’s red-carpet traverses the Americas. Read More
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Opinion: Hopping on the training track
In this guest column, Luxottica Group Global Channels Business Training Manager Dimitri Lungo discusses the importance of training in a changing travel retail environment. Read More