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“The prospects are boundless:” Leading Hainan offshore duty free retailers reveal vision for growth and project plans
Senior representatives from CNSC, Shenzhen Duty Free, Hainan Tourism Investment Duty Free and Zhuhai Duty Free, along with Hainan International Economic Development Bureau, outlined their ambitious visions for the offshore duty free sector at the TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition event today. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report posts record web traffic as Hong Kong Airport story delivers all-time readership high
‘The website that never sleeps’ has generated record traffic levels in the last month, generating 643,708 page views, up +188% year-on-year. Read More
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Comment: Self-service technology – the ‘new normal’
Self-service and touchless technology can meet customer demand for safety, speedy order delivery and convenience while ensuring a viable business model in challenging times, writes Servy CXO Jeff Livney. Read More
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UK airports call on government for support on Travel Day of Action
Airports and other businesses from the travel ecosystem are calling on the UK and Scottish governments to capitalise on the vaccine rollout to safely reopen travel this Summer. Read More
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Zhuhai Duty Free plans Sanya store to serve Hainan Island residents in second half
Zhuhai Duty Free Group General Manager Chen Hui today spoke about the retailer’s ambition to expand into Hainan during the TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition virtual conference. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Treasuring but moving on from the past
Nostalgia is a seductive but sometimes dangerous emotion. We can bask in it but we must also move on from it. Read more
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Alibaba logistics arm collaborates with SGH to help Japanese suppliers reach China market
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network is joining forces with SGJ Global Japan to provide Japanese brands with logistics solutions to meet the demand of Chinese consumers. Read More
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TFWA Hainan Special Edition panel assesses path to Asia Pacific travel business recovery
Discussing the factors that are dictating the pace of travel recovery at the TFWA Hainan Special Edition were Stefano Baronci (ACI), Sarah Branquinho (DFWC), Conrad Clifford (IATA), Sunil Tuli (APTRA) and Soon-Hwa Wong (PATA). Read More
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Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates worldwide travel retail premiere of Lancaster Skin Repair Clinic
Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex yesterday held a launch ceremony to celebrate the world-exclusive opening of Lancaster’s first Skin Repair Clinic retail concept pop-up store in Sanya. Read More
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Airport Retail Enterprises adds local flavour to Brisbane Airport upgrade with Newstead Brewing Co taproom
The 300sq m brewery taproom is one of the highlight food & beverage spaces in the newly upgraded Domestic Terminal at Brisbane Airport. Read More
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“A significant milestone”: Starboard Cruise Services launches new retail programme onboard Celebrity Apex
Starboard pledges to deliver “heritage brands, first-at-sea concepts, and multi-sensory retail experiences” onboard the new Celebrity Apex. Read More
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One of world’s largest airport COVID-19 PCR test laboratories opens at DXB
The 20,000sq ft lab – which can provide results in just a few hours and handle up to 100,000 samples a day – is a partnership between Dubai Airports, the Dubai Health Authority and Pure Health. Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine & Category Insight, June 2021
In this edition we bring you coverage of one of the most exciting developments in modern travel retail history: the opening of Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS. Read More
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Foreo launches limited-edition Bear set exclusively at Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex
The Swedish wellness and beauty tech specialist says the travel retail exclusive set allows the brand to cater for the specific needs of Hainan shoppers. Read More
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Brand News
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Maison Lesquendieu awakens the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ of haute parfumerie
Family, heritage and tradition are the core values of the French luxury fragrance maison which boasts seventy years of haute parfumerie excellence. Read More
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Ready for the travel restart: Go Travel partners with Case at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2
A three-year agreement between the UK-based travel accessory specialist and the luggage retailer has Go Travel’s products featured in an eye-catching concept wall at Case’s new Heathrow store. Read More
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Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates worldwide travel retail premiere of Lancaster Skin Repair Clinic
Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex yesterday held a launch ceremony to celebrate the world-exclusive opening of Lancaster’s first Skin Repair Clinic retail concept pop-up store in Sanya. Read More
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Whyte & Mackay puts The Dalmore in Hainan show spotlight and prepares for Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Underlining the resilience of the single malt whisky sector, the spirits company is also spotlighting Fettercairn for whisky enthusiasts who are seeking a “hidden gem”. Read More
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Talking to a new generation of luxury consumers: Highsnobiety and Zürich Airport partner in experiential concept store
“Travel retail environments are full of luxury brands and products, but none of them focus on the new generation of luxury consumers like we do,” says Highsnobiety CEO & Founder David Fischer of the intriguing six-month experiential concept store. Read More
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Rodenstock gears up for travel retail recovery at TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition
The German eyewear specialist is showcasing its Spring/Summer 2021 Eyewear Collection at the virtual event, as it reinforces its commitment to the Asia Pacific market. Read More
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Targeting health and wellness – iShopChangi launches Kinohimitsu Brand Week
Running until 27 June, the promotion offers substantial reductions off Kinohimitsu products as iShopChangi seeks to leverage the increasing popularity of the health and wellness categories. Read More
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Explore beautifully: Clarins and CDFG host eco-friendly pop-up in Haitang Bay
The pop-up promotes sustainable and circular-economy practices from concept to construction and highlights the brand’s partnership with PUR Projet which aims to plant 10,000 trees in China and Indonesia. Read More
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Pretty in pink: L’Oréal and International Shoppes reveal Valentino Beauty counter at JFK
The counter signals the beginning of a strong travel retail roll-out for Valentino Beauty, which will conclude with the opening of more than ten more counters in the Americas by the end of 2022. Read More
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Pat McGrath Cosmetics makes global travel retail debut with Duty Free Americas in Macau
Duty Free Americas gives a welcome travel retail debut to the influential, much sought-after makeup artist’s fast-growing cosmetics line. Read More
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Sazerac Company names Duty Free Global as its travel retail partner
In a big statement of faith in the leading Irish independent brand representative, Sazerac Company names Duty Free Global as its travel retail partner. Read More
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“A place of discovery, surprise and experience” – Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS prepares for dazzling Grand Opening
Spanning seven levels and multiple buildings, Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS welcomes visitors into an exceptional world of retail, culture, cuisine and relaxation. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free launches online direct sourcing mall LDF BUY
“Lotte Duty Free will continue to diversify its business and continue to grow as a travel retailer rather than as a basic duty free retailer,” says the Korean powerhouse as it makes an intriguing move into cross-border ecommerce. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Comment: Self-service technology – the ‘new normal’
Self-service and touchless technology can meet customer demand for safety, speedy order delivery and convenience while ensuring a viable business model in challenging times, writes Servy CXO Jeff Livney. Read More
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UK airports call on government for support on Travel Day of Action
Airports and other businesses from the travel ecosystem are calling on the UK and Scottish governments to capitalise on the vaccine rollout to safely reopen travel this Summer. Read More
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TFWA Hainan Special Edition panel assesses path to Asia Pacific travel business recovery
Discussing the factors that are dictating the pace of travel recovery at the TFWA Hainan Special Edition were Stefano Baronci (ACI), Sarah Branquinho (DFWC), Conrad Clifford (IATA), Sunil Tuli (APTRA) and Soon-Hwa Wong (PATA). Read More
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Airport Retail Enterprises adds local flavour to Brisbane Airport upgrade with Newstead Brewing Co taproom
The 300sq m brewery taproom is one of the highlight food & beverage spaces in the newly upgraded Domestic Terminal at Brisbane Airport. Read More
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The Shriram Sanjeevi column: Indian Aviation 3.0
In the latest of a series of articles about travel retail and aviation in India, Shriram Sanjeevi assesses the challenges ahead for the country’s stricken Indian aviation market. Read More
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Global presence, local support: ALTAVIA Group launches dedicated travel retail division
ALTAVIA Travel Retail consolidates the group’s travel retail expertise by combining the HRG, ODG and Creative Capital divisions, promising to “offer new perspectives” in the channel. Read More
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Groundbreaking new study into airport F&B sector in Australia & New Zealand released
Airport Retail Enterprises is ranked number one operator and long overdue consolidation is predicted in an important new study released by Ivo Favotto's The Mercurius Group in association with The Moodie Davitt Report. Read More
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Connecticut Airport Authority partners with Servy to offer contactless food ordering
BDL Market powered by Servy’s Grab Airport Marketplace technology allows passengers to pre-order and pick up their meals from participating airport restaurants. Read More
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Features
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Maison Lesquendieu awakens the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ of haute parfumerie
Family, heritage and tradition are the core values of the French luxury fragrance maison which boasts seventy years of haute parfumerie excellence. Read More
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Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates worldwide travel retail premiere of Lancaster Skin Repair Clinic
Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex yesterday held a launch ceremony to celebrate the world-exclusive opening of Lancaster’s first Skin Repair Clinic retail concept pop-up store in Sanya. Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine & Category Insight, June 2021
In this edition we bring you coverage of one of the most exciting developments in modern travel retail history: the opening of Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS. Read More
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View from the top: Travel retailer CEOs talk customers, collaboration and creativity at TFWA Hainan Special Edition
Senior figures from China Duty Free Group, DFS Group, Dufry Group, Gebr Heinemann and Lagardère Travel Retail assessed the recovery and future of the channel, new consumer demand and industry collaboration. Read More
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Talking to a new generation of luxury consumers: Highsnobiety and Zürich Airport partner in experiential concept store
“Travel retail environments are full of luxury brands and products, but none of them focus on the new generation of luxury consumers like we do,” says Highsnobiety CEO & Founder David Fischer of the intriguing six-month experiential concept store. Read More
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“A place of discovery, surprise and experience” – Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS prepares for dazzling Grand Opening
Spanning seven levels and multiple buildings, Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS welcomes visitors into an exceptional world of retail, culture, cuisine and relaxation. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free launches online direct sourcing mall LDF BUY
“Lotte Duty Free will continue to diversify its business and continue to grow as a travel retailer rather than as a basic duty free retailer,” says the Korean powerhouse as it makes an intriguing move into cross-border ecommerce. Read More
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Lead. Inspire. Transform – Virtual Travel Retail Expo Knowledge Hub programme takes shape as exhibitor numbers mount
A high-calibre Knowledge Hub programme with a difference – and many new faces – is promised by organisers The Moodie Davitt Report and support partner FILTR.Qingwa, with sessions every day dedicated to the core themes of Lead, Inspire and Transform. Read More