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Alibaba Group & Dufry reinforce China alliance and enhance Dufry’s digital transformation
The far-reaching partnership, struck in late 2020, has been strengthened following a key meeting at Dufry HQ. The agreement seeks to drive growth opportunities in China’s duty free and duty paid channels and support Dufry’s digital development globally. Read More
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Leaderboard latest (4 December): World Cup Qatar 2022 Predictor Competition
Just six points cover the first seven contenders in our readers’ competition dedicated to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in association with Qatar Duty Free. Read More
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HTDF introduces Augustinus Bader, Starter and Kelmorrs in Sanya
The Sanya travel retailer continues to add variety and newness to its mix across the key beauty and fashion categories. Read More
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Make your predictions: The World Cup Qatar 2022 Predictor Competition enters the knockout stage
Into the knockout Round of 16 and our readers’ competition dedicated to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in association with Qatar Duty Free, is proving almost as thrilling as the main event. Read More
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Tissot unveils T-Concept store and boutique with CDFG in Haikou
The T-Concept store is the first of its kind in China, while the Tissot standalone boutique offers 400 timepieces. Both stores occupy a joint total of 178sq m of retail space at the cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Why the Wai beats the handshake every time in the COVID era
My throat feels like I have been dining on sandpaper and as a result I have a voice that makes Lee Marvin’s almost death rattle version of Wand’rin Star sound like it’s being sung by a boy soprano. Read more
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Shiseido Travel Retail unveils annual holiday collections
The festive sets from Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, Nars and Drunk Elephant feature vibrant origami flower, night-sky and star motifs and are now available in Japan and Asia Pacific travel retail. Read More
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Chivas Regal launches travel retail-exclusive Wine Cask Finish Series
A limited-edition 18 Year Old Margaux Cask Finish is the first in the series. It is available now in travel retail, priced at US$137. Read More
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Kering Eyewear and Dufry unveil digital multi-brand concept store in Zürich Airport
The digitally driven boutique is the first in European travel retail to be fully dedicated to Kering Eyewear brands. Read More
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Delhi Duty Free records highest monthly sales in November
Delhi Duty Free reveals record sales of INR149 crore (US$18.3 million) in November, an all-time monthly high. Read More
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“A major milestone” – Cathay Pacific to open first Hong Kong downtown store
The airline company pledges an “online to offline to online shopping experience” at the retail space, which opens on 4 December at Hong Kong’s Cityplaza mall. Read More
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The Shilla Duty Free hosts pioneering metaverse event with Gucci Beauty
In what is claimed to be the first beauty class held on a metaverse platform in the duty free industry, The Shilla Duty Free has opened an exclusive Gucci Garden in collaboration with metaverse platform ZEP. Visitors can create their Read More
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Five points cover the ten front-runners in World Cup Qatar 2022 Predictor Competition
Alan Mathew from travel retail distributor V Group hits the front in our FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 readers’ competition in association with Qatar Duty Free. But like the World Cup itself, all remains to play for. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free and Estée Lauder host Re-Nutriv VIP event
The two-day event offered beauty masterclasss, facial massages and special gifts, showcasing the Re-Nutriv Diamond, Brilliance Serum, Eye Serum and Cream expressions. Read More
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Brand News
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HTDF introduces Augustinus Bader, Starter and Kelmorrs in Sanya
The Sanya travel retailer continues to add variety and newness to its mix across the key beauty and fashion categories. Read More
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Tissot unveils T-Concept store and boutique with CDFG in Haikou
The T-Concept store is the first of its kind in China, while the Tissot standalone boutique offers 400 timepieces. Both stores occupy a joint total of 178sq m of retail space at the cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Read More
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Shiseido Travel Retail unveils annual holiday collections
The festive sets from Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, Nars and Drunk Elephant feature vibrant origami flower, night-sky and star motifs and are now available in Japan and Asia Pacific travel retail. Read More
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Chivas Regal launches travel retail-exclusive Wine Cask Finish Series
A limited-edition 18 Year Old Margaux Cask Finish is the first in the series. It is available now in travel retail, priced at US$137. Read More
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Kering Eyewear and Dufry unveil digital multi-brand concept store in Zürich Airport
The digitally driven boutique is the first in European travel retail to be fully dedicated to Kering Eyewear brands. Read More
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Molton Brown targets seasonal gifting market with Merry Berry & Mimosa collection
The collection includes a scented candle and festive bauble is and is available now at World Duty Free stores. Read More
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Marchon Eyewear reveals changes within global management team
Gabriele Bonapersona is named Chief Brand Officer at the eyewear group while Gabriele Cappelli takes on the role of Chief Product Officer. Read More
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The Shilla Duty Free hosts pioneering metaverse event with Gucci Beauty
In what is claimed to be the first beauty class held on a metaverse platform in the duty free industry, The Shilla Duty Free has opened an exclusive Gucci Garden in collaboration with metaverse platform ZEP. Visitors can create their Read More
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Lotte Duty Free and Estée Lauder host Re-Nutriv VIP event
The two-day event offered beauty masterclasss, facial massages and special gifts, showcasing the Re-Nutriv Diamond, Brilliance Serum, Eye Serum and Cream expressions. Read More
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L’OCCITANE en Provence opens first Caribbean store in Trinidad
The flagship boutique – opened in partnership with local retailer First Body Limited and Miami-based distributor Essence Corp – will feature the brand’s exclusive and sustainable beauty and wellness products. Read More
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L’Oréal Travel Retail and Kappé unveil Armani Holidays pop-up in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The pop-up featured O2O gamification, pre-trip engagement, immersive retail displays and premium personalisation, getting travellers at Schiphol into the holiday spirit. It ran throughout November. Read More
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Blending art and whisky – Royal Salute reveals Changi pop-up for new ultra-premium collection
The Terminal 3 pop-up showcases the new ultra-premium Forces of Nature by Kate MccGwire collection, launched first in travel retail at Changi Airport with other locations to follow. Read More
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Coty launches Kylie pop-up in Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
The pop-up was promoted by KOL activity in November, which was led by Danish influencer Emili Sindlev and reached an audience of 1.4 million. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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OTG introduces flexible restaurant concept at New York La Guardia Airport
The new concept, which flips from Poppy’s Bagels to The Line Sports Grill between breakfast and lunch service, is operated out of one kitchen and is a Certified Green Restaurant. Read More
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HMSHost to open eight F&B venues worth €80 million over contract term at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
The new F&B offer under a five-year contract will feature a strong Sense of Place, and includes seven standalone stores and a food court hosting five different concepts. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail introduces digital receipts across UK & Ireland estate
The new service is being delivered in partnership with ReceiptHero, as the retailer seeks to remove paper receipts from its carbon footprint. Read More
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Plan revealed for Riyadh airport expansion to accommodate 185 million passengers by 2050
King Salman International Airport will incorporate the existing King Khalid terminals and become one of the world’s largest airports, with a retail and F&B offer to match. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free to add TimeVallée, Watchfinder & Co and Giorgio Armani stores to glittering line-up of world firsts
Qatar Duty Free is set to add further new world firsts to its retail line-up at Hamad International Airport’s spectacular new expansion inaugurated on 10 November. Look out for worldwide airport debuts from Richemont watch concepts TimeVallée and Watchfinder & Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Report, November 2022
Welcome to the November edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with the Middle East and Africa Duty Free Conference in Bahrain. Read More
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Power play: Gaming lounge opens at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
In an airport first for the Middle East, a new gaming concept – Game Space – has opened at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3. Read More
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Jersey Mike’s Subs donates US$3.6 million to Feeding America
The donation follows a pledge to donate 20% of last weekend’s sales to support the hunger relief organisation which it has already boosted by US$8 million – the equivalent of over 75 million meals – in the past two years. Read More
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Features
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Alibaba Group & Dufry reinforce China alliance and enhance Dufry’s digital transformation
The far-reaching partnership, struck in late 2020, has been strengthened following a key meeting at Dufry HQ. The agreement seeks to drive growth opportunities in China’s duty free and duty paid channels and support Dufry’s digital development globally. Read More
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The Shilla Duty Free hosts pioneering metaverse event with Gucci Beauty
In what is claimed to be the first beauty class held on a metaverse platform in the duty free industry, The Shilla Duty Free has opened an exclusive Gucci Garden in collaboration with metaverse platform ZEP. Visitors can create their Read More
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Moodie Davitt Spotlight Series eZine: L’Oréal Groupe outlines Sense of Purpose
In these pages, we illustrate the pillars that drive L’Oréal Groupe’s purpose-driven approach to business. These include Diversity & Inclusion, Fighting Climate Change, Protecting Biodiversity; Green Sciences and The Future of Beauty. Read More
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Three-way tie in World Cup Qatar 2022 Predictor Competition
There’s a thrilling three-way tussle at the top of our leaderboard, featuring Ground Control owner Kevin Zajax, Marcel DeBellis from Beler Holdings in Canada; and Alan Mathew from UAE-based travel retail distributor V Group. Many others remain in contention. Read More
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Excitement builds further in World Cup Qatar 2022 Competition as final group games begin
As the final round of games in the group stage at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 begins, a large number of contestants are chasing down the leaders in our predictor competition. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free to add TimeVallée, Watchfinder & Co and Giorgio Armani stores to glittering line-up of world firsts
Qatar Duty Free is set to add further new world firsts to its retail line-up at Hamad International Airport’s spectacular new expansion inaugurated on 10 November. Look out for worldwide airport debuts from Richemont watch concepts TimeVallée and Watchfinder & Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Report, November 2022
Welcome to the November edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with the Middle East and Africa Duty Free Conference in Bahrain. Read More
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TRI-POD Series 3: Brand Embassy and Dayholi Founder Fjolla Holzleithner on ‘sharing happiness’
What to do when a global pandemic threatens to destroy your airport staffing and promotions business? Meet a remarkable Austrian entrepreneur, who decided that if people couldn’t physically travel, she would give them a virtual alternative. Read More