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Dufry joins Gebr. Heinemann as second strategic partner in Duffle to accelerate digitisation of the airport experience
A second travel retail powerhouse joins as an investor in the start-up whose mission is to digitise the travel retail and F&B sector and travel service offerings at airports globally. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt China Travel Retail Report September 2023
The China Travel Report, published bilingually, now appears quarterly (next issue December) as we continue to step up our coverage of the China travel shopping sector both at home and abroad. Read More
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Through the Red Door with Sarah Branquinho – an Elizabeth Arden column
In a conversation with Colleen Morgan, Sarah Branquinho talks about her upbringing and love of languages, and her mission to champion women and diversity in the travel retail industry. Read More
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Spencer Sheen named Chief Development Officer for WHSmith’s international business
Sheen takes on an international role after a seven-year spell as Business Development Director of the company’s UK Travel division. Read More
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Schwarze und Schlichte expands portfolio with Hamburg Distilling Company acquisition
Effective from 1 November, the German spirits business will take over Hamburg Distilling Company and add Knut Hansen Gin and Ron Piet Rum to its brand portfolio. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Sunrise in Shanghai, tenderness in Tokyo; and the cream of the crop with Sōmrus
I’m up, up and away again on one of those very aircraft, on a 16-hour, 8, 045 mile flight to New York, the first leg of a two-week journey that will in six days hence see me in Cannes. Read more
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: Thélios outlines high ambitions for luxury eyewear in travel retail
In this edition, which appears on the eve of TFWA World Exhibition, we carry a series of detailed profiles and interviews from companies across the travel retail sector, including a lead feature on LVMH eyewear division Thélios. Read More
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Hong Kong International Airport seeks offers for coffee & light refreshment concession
The 1,343sq ft space is located in Terminal 1 East Hall departures, with Airport Authority describing it as a “unique opportunity”. Read More
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HMSHost International renews contract for Urban Food Court at Kuala Lumpur Airport
HMSHost will continue its F&B contract at Kuala Lumpur International Airport for a further seven years, including the launch of seven stores in its Urban Food Court. Read More
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Images of the Day: Sol de Janeiro brings the Brazilian carnival spirit to Frankfurt Airport
Today’s choice of images comes from L’OCCITANE Group’s Sol de Janeiro, which celebrated a carnival-themed event at Frankfurt International Airport. Read More
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Glenmorangie tells a Tale of Tokyo with Dufry at Heathrow Airport
The Glenmorangie boutique features an in-house bar concept offering the whisky brand’s core collections and its latest limited-edition A Tale of Tokyo. Read More
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Revamped Helsinki Airport boosts retail line-up with store openings
Finavia introduced ten retail concepts at the Finnish travel hub with a focus on homegrown brands including Ruohonjuuri, Viaminnet and Lumene. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free strengthens leadership team as Grant Fleming and Nuno Moreira join in key roles
Qatar Duty Free bolsters an already strong commercial team by appointing two highly experienced sector executives to key roles. Grant Fleming joins as Vice President, Food & Beverage and Nuno Moreira is appointed Vice President, Strategy & Commercial. Read More
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Christophe Balaÿ joins AdVini as Senior Consultant for Travel Retail Business Development
The French terroir wines specialist will participate in the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, where delegates can also meet Balaÿ. Read More
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Puig showcases Penhaligon’s Potions & Remedies collection with Qatar Duty Free and Dubai Duty Free
An eccentric, story-telling campaign, running simultaneously at Hamad International Airport and DXB, brings the Potions & Remedies collection to life. Read More
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L’Oréal Travel Retail and Dufry unveil first airport Prada Beauty counter in Milan Malpensa Airport
Debuted during Milan Fashion Week, the sleek counter is Prada Beauty’s first to feature in global travel retail. Read More
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The Azzurri or the All Blacks? Japan or Samoa? Have your say in our latest Rugby World Cup Predictor Competition
Can the All Blacks salvage their hopes and head to a quarter-final with the Irish? Or will the Italians say arrivederci to the Kiwis’ chances? Can the Brave Blossoms of Japan overcome the power of Manu Samoa? Read More
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iCoupon revenues rocket as digital vouchering eases the stress of airline delays and disruptions
Across the past 12 months, the number of passenger compensation vouchers the company issued increased by +374% compared with the previous one-year period. Read More
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Interview: L’OCCITANE’s Raphaëlle Archambeaud celebrates B Corp milestone
L’OCCITANE Group Sustainability Director Raphaëlle Archambeaud discusses this exciting milestone and what B Corp certification means to the company. Read More
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Brand News
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Ian Macleod Distillers to reveal three travel retail-exclusive expressions at TFWA World Exhibition
The drinks house will showcase revamped packaging for Edinburgh Gin, alongside single malt Scotch whiskies from Tamdhu and Rosebank. Read More
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Powered by flowers: Floral Street to make travel retail debut in Cannes
Sustainable niche fragrance brand Floral Street offers a range of vegan, cruelty-free scents that are ‘powered by flowers’. Read More
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Through the Red Door with Sarah Branquinho – an Elizabeth Arden column
In a conversation with Colleen Morgan, Sarah Branquinho talks about her upbringing and love of languages, and her mission to champion women and diversity in the travel retail industry. Read More
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Al Nassma highlights key role of travel retail as it celebrates 15th anniversary
The innovative UAE-based company has listings with leading retailers including Dubai Duty Free, DFS Group, Dufry, Lagardère Travel Retail, WHSmith and ATÜ Duty Free. Read More
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Schwarze und Schlichte expands portfolio with Hamburg Distilling Company acquisition
Effective from 1 November, the German spirits business will take over Hamburg Distilling Company and add Knut Hansen Gin and Ron Piet Rum to its brand portfolio. Read More
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HMSHost International renews contract for Urban Food Court at Kuala Lumpur Airport
HMSHost will continue its F&B contract at Kuala Lumpur International Airport for a further seven years, including the launch of seven stores in its Urban Food Court. Read More
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Isle of Wight Distillery to showcase spirits portfolio at TFWA World Exhibition
The Isle of Wight Distillery will highlight its complete range of Mermaid gins, vodka and rum in Cannes for the first time. Read More
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“Changing the way the world drinks” – Lyre’s set to make TFWA World Exhibition debut
With its alcohol-free range of classic drinks and a sparkling wine, Lyre’s wants to drive brand awareness and increase its network in global travel retail. Read More
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SipWell Brands strikes global travel retail distribution agreement with Australian distiller Archie Rose
The Scottish distributor aims to introduce Archie Rose’s award-winning whiskies and gins to top-tier airports outside Australia for the first time. Read More
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Scent of Africa to exclusively preview fragrance duo at TFWA World Exhibition
The fine fragrance house will showcase its latest masculine and feminine scent duo, which is set to be released next year. Read More
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Christophe Balaÿ joins AdVini as Senior Consultant for Travel Retail Business Development
The French terroir wines specialist will participate in the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, where delegates can also meet Balaÿ. Read More
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Puig showcases Penhaligon’s Potions & Remedies collection with Qatar Duty Free and Dubai Duty Free
An eccentric, story-telling campaign, running simultaneously at Hamad International Airport and DXB, brings the Potions & Remedies collection to life. Read More
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L’Oréal Travel Retail and Dufry unveil first airport Prada Beauty counter in Milan Malpensa Airport
Debuted during Milan Fashion Week, the sleek counter is Prada Beauty’s first to feature in global travel retail. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: Thélios outlines high ambitions for luxury eyewear in travel retail
In this edition, which appears on the eve of TFWA World Exhibition, we carry a series of detailed profiles and interviews from companies across the travel retail sector, including a lead feature on LVMH eyewear division Thélios. Read More
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Hong Kong International Airport seeks offers for coffee & light refreshment concession
The 1,343sq ft space is located in Terminal 1 East Hall departures, with Airport Authority describing it as a “unique opportunity”. Read More
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HMSHost International renews contract for Urban Food Court at Kuala Lumpur Airport
HMSHost will continue its F&B contract at Kuala Lumpur International Airport for a further seven years, including the launch of seven stores in its Urban Food Court. Read More
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Revamped Helsinki Airport boosts retail line-up with store openings
Finavia introduced ten retail concepts at the Finnish travel hub with a focus on homegrown brands including Ruohonjuuri, Viaminnet and Lumene. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free strengthens leadership team as Grant Fleming and Nuno Moreira join in key roles
Qatar Duty Free bolsters an already strong commercial team by appointing two highly experienced sector executives to key roles. Grant Fleming joins as Vice President, Food & Beverage and Nuno Moreira is appointed Vice President, Strategy & Commercial. Read More
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iCoupon revenues rocket as digital vouchering eases the stress of airline delays and disruptions
Across the past 12 months, the number of passenger compensation vouchers the company issued increased by +374% compared with the previous one-year period. Read More
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Airport Dimensions and Swissport partner on two lounges at London Luton Airport
The lounges will open under two distinct brands in the No1 Lounges portfolio – My Lounge and No1 Lounge – both with openings scheduled for 2024. Read More
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Changi Airport unveils Terminal 2 northern wing with expanded retail and F&B space
The expanded terminal space features more retail and F&B outlets and brings Changi’s overall capacity to 90 million passengers per annum. Read More
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Features
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The Moodie Davitt China Travel Retail Report September 2023
The China Travel Report, published bilingually, now appears quarterly (next issue December) as we continue to step up our coverage of the China travel shopping sector both at home and abroad. Read More
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Through the Red Door with Sarah Branquinho – an Elizabeth Arden column
In a conversation with Colleen Morgan, Sarah Branquinho talks about her upbringing and love of languages, and her mission to champion women and diversity in the travel retail industry. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: Thélios outlines high ambitions for luxury eyewear in travel retail
In this edition, which appears on the eve of TFWA World Exhibition, we carry a series of detailed profiles and interviews from companies across the travel retail sector, including a lead feature on LVMH eyewear division Thélios. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free strengthens leadership team as Grant Fleming and Nuno Moreira join in key roles
Qatar Duty Free bolsters an already strong commercial team by appointing two highly experienced sector executives to key roles. Grant Fleming joins as Vice President, Food & Beverage and Nuno Moreira is appointed Vice President, Strategy & Commercial. Read More
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Dufry joins Gebr. Heinemann as second strategic partner in Duffle to accelerate digitisation of the airport experience
A second travel retail powerhouse joins as an investor in the start-up whose mission is to digitise the travel retail and F&B sector and travel service offerings at airports globally. Read More
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Interview: L’OCCITANE’s Raphaëlle Archambeaud celebrates B Corp milestone
L’OCCITANE Group Sustainability Director Raphaëlle Archambeaud discusses this exciting milestone and what B Corp certification means to the company. Read More
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Interview: L’azurde CEO Sélim Chidiac on the jewellery house’s remarkable journey
The acclaimed business leader who played such a key role in Red Bull’s extraordinary rise in the early 2000s, has sprinkled the same magic dust over L’azurde, the world’s fourth-largest jewellery manufacturer. Now travel retail is getting the same attention. Read More
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Opinion: utu explores how tax free refunds can be an accelerator for duty free
In this contributed column, travel technology company utu explains that millions of dollars in refunds from tax free shopping could be used in duty free. Read More