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Live and online: The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association Official Guide
Welcome to the MEADFA Guide, the official publication that accompanies this week’s Middle East & Africa Duty Free Conference in Beirut, in which we profile many of the region's leading travel retailers. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: The Trinity Forum 2018 in review
From Charles Chen’s address on the changing nature of the Chinese traveller to Colm McLoughlin’s reminder of the importance of front line staff, The Trinity Forum was full of compelling presentations and discussion panels. Read More
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“A thrilling approach to retail:” Starboard Cruise Services launches diverse, experiential offer onboard Symphony of the Seas
"By shifting the retail approach from conducting transactions to creating memories, we have created a more engaging environment," says Starboard Cruise Services President and CEO Beth Neumann. Read More
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Film interview (part three): AOE Founder Kian Gould on digital transformation
“What we are trying to do is to prevent disruption and benefit from it at the same time.” We present the concluding edition of Peter Marshall's film interview with AOE Founder & CEO Kian Gould, Read More
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Image of the day: Jo Malone stands tall at London Heathrow T2
The UK luxury beauty brand has Christmas all wrapped up. It has created a crowd-stopping promotion at the UK’s busiest airport with a clear focus on gifting. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – All black in Dublin but looking good in Dubai’s Turmeric Open
I know the Irish founded the duty free industry but I didn’t realise they a) still populated it in such quantity and b) all had my phone number. Read more
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Beam Suntory partners with Gebr Heinemann to make its mark in Budapest
The Trinity campaign has highlighted the travel retail-exclusive Maker's Mark 101, and has generated an eightfold increase in sales for the Bourbon brand. Read More
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WHSmith strikes franchise partnership with King Power Group (Hong Kong)
News, books and convenience store specialist WHSmith aims to extend its Asian presence with King Power Group (Hong Kong) as its new franchise partner. Read More
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Bacardi introduces Dewar’s concept bar at Kuala Lumpur International
Bacardi has teamed up with Malaysian duty free retailer Eraman in an interesting fusion between F&B and retail. Read More
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Department of Tourism studies future business model of Duty Free Philippines
As the Public-Private Partnership Center evaluates state-owned travel retailer Duty Free Philippines’ optimum business model, there will be no shortage of international interest in an investment opportunity. Read More
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Shinsegae Gangnam opening boosts Q3 revenue but profits are hit
The South Korean travel retailer and department store operator suffered from the high cost of key duty free downtown and airport openings. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report hosts senior delegation from China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council
The Moodie Davitt Report was honoured today to meet senior representatives of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, PRC at Moodie Davitt headquarters in London. Read More
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Jessica’s Secret launches Chinese-dedicated duty free website for King Power
The company behind the popular price comparison app has developed a site for the Thai travel retailer that is geared to enhancing sales from Chinese travellers. Read More
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How’s that! Brisbane Airport prepares to host world first in-terminal cricket match
Travel retail personnel from Australia and India are set to rub shoulders with Australian cricket stars Brett Lee and Michael Kasprowicz in a 20-over exhibition match on 22 November. Read More
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Brand News
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Shisha specialist Al Fakher to introduce new Fusion range at MEADFA
Al Fakher has chosen the occasion of this week's MEADFA Conference in Beirut to unveil a new collection of shisha flavours. Read More
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Image of the day: Jo Malone stands tall at London Heathrow T2
The UK luxury beauty brand has Christmas all wrapped up. It has created a crowd-stopping promotion at the UK’s busiest airport with a clear focus on gifting. Read More
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Beam Suntory partners with Gebr Heinemann to make its mark in Budapest
The Trinity campaign has highlighted the travel retail-exclusive Maker's Mark 101, and has generated an eightfold increase in sales for the Bourbon brand. Read More
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A golden milestone: Gebr Heinemann and Ritter Sport mark a 50-year partnership
The two companies say their long-term collaboration is based on entrepreneurial virtues including reliability, mutual respect and a commitment to quality. Read More
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Dublin Airport passengers make a beeline for Marqette as local honey takes off
Ireland’s main gateway becomes a hive of industry as customers swarm to its award-winning Marqette T1 restaurant to sample Nect-Air honey harvested on airport land. Read More
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Perfumes y Diseño seals licensing agreement to launch El Ganso perfumes
The two Spanish companies say they share the same principles, which emphasise quality and freedom in design. Read More
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Chase Distillery embarks on ‘British Field to Bottle’ campaign with Dufry at Birmingham Airport
A promotion with Dufry-owned World Duty Free at Birmingham Airport highlights Chase Distillery's craft spirits and UK heritage. Read More
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MSC Cruises to open four stores as ambitious Ocean Cay development takes shape
The cruise line’s private island Ocean Cay will be a stopping point for ships on Caribbean itineraries. In other news, MSC has opened its largest Dior shop-in-shop yet, onboard MSC Opera. Read More
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Interview: Too Faced makes travel retail debut as it strives to ‘paint the world pink’
Get ready for a “kick ass” story. As fast-growing, Estée Lauder Companies-owned make-up brand Too Faced makes its travel retail debut with DFS at New York JFK T4, we present an exclusive interview with Global Brand President Eric Hohl about Read More
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Puressentiel targets the Middle East and Africa with travel retail-exclusive products
The French aromatherapy specialist is a sponsor and first-time participant at next week’s MEADFA Conference in Beirut. Read More
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Pierre Laubies replaces Camillo Pane as CEO of beauty powerhouse Coty
The naming of a new CEO and other senior changes signal a concerted move to change the fortunes of the NYSE-listed beauty group. Read More
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Luxottica and DFS partner in exclusive worldwide Ray-Ban launch
DFS says the launch underlines the companies’ mission to highlight products through engaging social media campaigns that can be bought to life in-store. Read More
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Leonidas partners with International Duty Free in exclusive ruby chocolate launch
With a ‘Have you met Ruby’ tag-line, the limited-edition Leonidas Manon Ruby Collection made its travel retail debut at Brussels Airport. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Bacardi introduces Dewar’s concept bar at Kuala Lumpur International
Bacardi has teamed up with Malaysian duty free retailer Eraman in an interesting fusion between F&B and retail. Read More
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Fraport Maryland adds two LaunchPad pop-up stores to Baltimore/Washington International
Stupid Delicious! and Finesse Lyfestyle are the latest pop-ups to open at the airport, as part of a programme to expose small local businesses to travellers. Read More
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Dublin Airport passengers make a beeline for Marqette as local honey takes off
Ireland’s main gateway becomes a hive of industry as customers swarm to its award-winning Marqette T1 restaurant to sample Nect-Air honey harvested on airport land. Read More
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‘Let’s Eat and Fly’: Moscow Domodedovo Airport opens 9,000sq ft dining area
The largest dining area in Russia's second busiest airport has opened for business, featuring home-style Russian cooking, street food, oriental cuisine and a coffee shop. Read More
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Destination Dallas Fort Worth: Save the date for FAB 2019 – June 26-27
The world's only event dedicated solely to the airport world's burgeoning food & beverage sector heads to the USA for the first time. Get ready for a FAB-ulous Texas welcome in the Lone Star state. Read More
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How Lagardère Travel Retail and SAVE are building a Venetian wonderland
Lagardère Travel Retail’s master concession at Venice Marco Polo Airport has delivered benefits for retailer and airport, as underlined by the partners' major new retail to dining development. Read More
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Retail and F&B spurs improved Q2 results for Singapore Myanmar Investco
SMI moves into the black, driven by good performances by retail and F&B. Read More
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Elior ponders splitting off Areas food & beverage concession business
Big breaking news from the travel-related food & beverage sector as Elior Group mulls a break-up and a potential divestment of its concession subsidiary Areas. Read More
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Features
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Live and online: The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association Official Guide
Welcome to the MEADFA Guide, the official publication that accompanies this week’s Middle East & Africa Duty Free Conference in Beirut, in which we profile many of the region's leading travel retailers. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: The Trinity Forum 2018 in review
From Charles Chen’s address on the changing nature of the Chinese traveller to Colm McLoughlin’s reminder of the importance of front line staff, The Trinity Forum was full of compelling presentations and discussion panels. Read More
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Jessica’s Secret launches Chinese-dedicated duty free website for King Power
The company behind the popular price comparison app has developed a site for the Thai travel retailer that is geared to enhancing sales from Chinese travellers. Read More
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A golden milestone: Gebr Heinemann and Ritter Sport mark a 50-year partnership
The two companies say their long-term collaboration is based on entrepreneurial virtues including reliability, mutual respect and a commitment to quality. Read More
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Interview: Too Faced makes travel retail debut as it strives to ‘paint the world pink’
Get ready for a “kick ass” story. As fast-growing, Estée Lauder Companies-owned make-up brand Too Faced makes its travel retail debut with DFS at New York JFK T4, we present an exclusive interview with Global Brand President Eric Hohl about Read More
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The Bairs are back: Heathrow releases new version of popular Christmas advert
The UK's much-loved teddy bears, Doris and Edward Bair, long for the quintessential British Christmas in the latest instalment. Their tale, Heathrow Airport says, mirrors that of many of its passengers over the festive season. Read More
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Destination Dallas Fort Worth: Save the date for FAB 2019 – June 26-27
The world's only event dedicated solely to the airport world's burgeoning food & beverage sector heads to the USA for the first time. Get ready for a FAB-ulous Texas welcome in the Lone Star state. Read More
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How Lagardère Travel Retail and SAVE are building a Venetian wonderland
Lagardère Travel Retail’s master concession at Venice Marco Polo Airport has delivered benefits for retailer and airport, as underlined by the partners' major new retail to dining development. Read More