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The Estée Lauder Companies President and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie was in bullish mood during the group’s full-year earnings call, describing how a return to the key travel retail division’s traditional consumer-centric retail roots is paying off.
The potential revival puts arrivals duty-free back on Thailand’s airport retail landscape, with AOT assessing operating models, space requirements and concession arrangements.
Improving momentum across Asia travel retail, led by gains in South Korea, Hong Kong and Hainan, helped the beauty powerhouse return to sales growth and lift profitability in the fiscal year to June 2026.
The reimagined boutique reinforces the luxury house’s presence at the fast-growing Chinese aviation hub while underlining the partners’ shared focus on elevating the airport retail experience.
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The deal will provide Duty Free Americas “with an immediate, scaled presence in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing travel retail markets, accelerating its luxury retail and regional growth strategy”, says parent Falic Group.
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Fraport TAV Antalya Terminal Management General Manager Dr Frank Quante talks about the latest phase of development at one of Europe’s fastest-growing airports, and about bringing the spirit of the region into the terminals.
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Today’s images capture how Areas Iberia brings Mallorca’s colourful print heritage to life at strEAT Food Market in Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Japanese design, destination-led flavours and an interactive Gachapon mechanic combine across three airport locations, creating a playful confectionery experience for travellers passing through Doha.
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to publish our popular Jessica’s Secret Index for July covering spirits & wine, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery.
H1 performance shows solid growth in commercial income led by advertising and F&B as Vienna Airport Joint CEO and CFO Günther Ofner warns that Austria is falling behind as an aviation location.
The listing introduces WHSmith shoppers to Datekin’s portfolio of minimally processed, date-based snacks, led by its single-ingredient Sukkari Date Snack Packs.
The Vision AI and Vision-Language model system enables real-time detection and contextual verification of potential safety risks and other issues.
Central to the plan is the proposed redevelopment of Sydney Airport’s T2 and T3 to create an integrated terminal bringing together domestic, regional and international services.
The revamped Hyderabad Duty Free Departure Store features a retail environment inspired by the heritage of Hyderabad and Telangana, while Vizag Duty Free is built around the theme ‘Where Coastal Heritage Meets Global Discoveries’.
I remember every night/Your ocean eyes of blue/How I miss you in the morning light/Like roses miss the dew.
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The campaign, which ran across Bangkok, Macau, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei and Hainan, was anchored by a VIP Lounge takeover at the cdf Mall and hotel partnership in Sanya.
Today’s images comes from Split Airport, where we encountered a vast and impressive destination offer reflecting the best of the Dalmatian region and Croatia.
The expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility more than doubles Kepler Club’s bed capacity and introduces its new DoubleKep smart cabin concept.
The Hainan-based travel retailer is ramping up its local shopper push with a summer programme of exclusive offers, entertainment and collectable rewards.
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our two WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Leading travel retail brand representative and distributor Blue Chip Group is celebrating its 15th year in business in 2026, an occasion the company marked with a special video interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, conducted during TFWA Asia Pacific in May.
The newly opened Pret A Manger concept in Heathrow T5 reflects the terminal’s architectural language through a bespoke design by Draw Creative, while offering handmade food and organic coffee throughout the day.
Dewar’s is bringing whisky discovery, cocktail culture and a touch of speakeasy intrigue to Singapore Changi Airport with an immersive Terminal 3 pop-up running until 16 September.
“The passenger experiences one continuous journey. The industry manages it in silos. She lives it in one breath.” It’s time to break down those silos, argues our acclaimed Chinese columnist, Yilan Wang.
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