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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine Special Issue: The Moodie Davitt Report celebrates 15 years
As The Moodie Davitt Report turns 15, we chart the 15 biggest stories, interviews, videos, images and Blogs from our years of covering the travel retail industry in a special publication. Read More
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Swiss Takeover Board raises questions over HNA’s gategroup acquisition
HNA Group has been called on to clarify details of its ownership structure in light of its takeover of inflight services specialist gategroup, after questions were raised in media reports in July Read More
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2016 airline ancillary revenues reach $44.6bn across 66 carriers
The 2017 edition of the CarTrawler Ancillary Revenue Yearbook found ancillary revenue increased to a 9.7% share of total sales for the 66 airlines last year, compared to 2015's 8.7%. Read More
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Caorunn opens ‘bothy bar’ at World Duty Free Glasgow Airport
Travellers can learn about how Caorunn is handcrafted by Gin Master Simon Buley, and taste three different cocktails inspired by the premium gin's locally foraged Celtic botanicals Read More
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World Duty Free officially opens London Southend tax and duty free store
The Dufry-owned travel retailer says sales have exceeded expectations since the store began trading in November 2016. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: What will I do with the leftover wine?
I’m down the back of the plane (in a middle seat goddamn it) but one of the benefits of squillions of points is that I have access to decent lounges whichever part of the big steel bird I am flying. Read more
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Safe Bag secures temporary contract at Tom Jobim International Airport
The luggage protection and tracing specialist will offer its services from the end of September until the new tender is held in 2018. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Orlebar Brown Founder Adam Brown
In our latest edition of Ten Easy Pieces, we get to know the man behind the UK fashion brand which offers "holiday clothes you can wear every day". Read More
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Shopping deterrents: second m1nd-set study focuses on category specifics
Price emerged as the main barrier to purchase in perfumes & skincare and "Customs allowances” and “carrying items” stopped some travellers from spending in alcohol & tobacco Read More
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Olivier Bottrie promoted to major new role leading The Estée Lauder Companies’ retail development globally
A big promotion for one of travel retail's most respected executives. "Olivier’s deep understanding of the consumer journey will help inspire new omnichannel opportunities and accelerate growth in retail stores," says Cedric Prouvé, Group President, International. Read More
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Heathrow app offers new “seamless” food and drink pre-order service
Heathrow's new partnership with US provider Grab lets travellers select food and drink items, customise orders, collect and pay ahead of their flight Read More
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Areas celebrates taste of Bilbao with Yandiola airport opening
Areas joins chef Ricardo Pérez and Cervezas San Miguel to celebrate fusion cuisine and street food within the 'Exploring The World From Bilbao’ zone Read More
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Korean duty free licensing scandal prompts new regime
Korean Finance Minister Kim Dong-yeon is set to announce a new licensing scheme by the end of the month for a sector that has been mired in a major corruption scandal Read More
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Desigual and Dufry set sail on summer marketing partnership
Passengers flying from selected Spanish airports to Barcelona, who spent over a certain amount at Dufry's Desigual stores, enjoyed a complimentary sailing trip. Read More
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Salt Lake City invites potential bidders for new terminal concessions
Duty free, retail, food & beverage, news & gifts RFPs for the redeveloped terminal dubbed 'The New SLC' will be issued later in 2017/early 2018 Read More
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Brand News
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Haribo adds peach flavour to resealable pouch portfolio
The Haribo Peaches Pouch 750g is a travel-exclusive resealable pouch of peach-flavoured, peach-shaped jelly confectionery. Read More
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Seksy sparkles with Swarovski-embellished fragrance trio
The trio of eau de parfums, Seksy Entice, Seksy Embrace and Seksy Elegance, are all embellished with Swarovski crystals and will be previewed in Cannes. Read More
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It’s Time for Tea: Cartwright & Butler joins Traveller’s Trove Cannes line-up
Traveller's Trove said the UK tea and confectionery brand fits perfectly with its mission of bringing innovation to duty free and travel retail. Read More
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Caorunn opens ‘bothy bar’ at World Duty Free Glasgow Airport
Travellers can learn about how Caorunn is handcrafted by Gin Master Simon Buley, and taste three different cocktails inspired by the premium gin's locally foraged Celtic botanicals Read More
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Fashion jewellery to the fore: Fervor Montreal showcases new lines at Cannes
Mi Amore enamelled bangles and an Art Deco-inspired ‘Paris 1919’ range are included in the brand’s portfolio for next month’s TFWA World Exhibition. Read More
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Shiseido Travel Retail goes au naturel with bareMinerals and Laura Mercier
New products from make-up brands bareMinerals and Laura Mercier aim to tap into Millennials' preference for natural beauty. Read More
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Clogau underlines its ties to British royalty in exclusive collections
The Welsh jewellery brand has partnered with fashion designer David Emanuel and the Historic Royal Palaces to produce some of its 40-plus new travel retail-exclusive pieces. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Orlebar Brown Founder Adam Brown
In our latest edition of Ten Easy Pieces, we get to know the man behind the UK fashion brand which offers "holiday clothes you can wear every day". Read More
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Made in Monaco: Pearl specialist Misaki rebrands to underline its core identity
Misaki Monaco is marking its 30th anniversary with a new logo and will offer a TFWA World Exhibition & Conference-exclusive personalisation service. Read More
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Diverse Flavours adds Delaire Graff Estate wines to its Cannes portfolio
The South African wine supplier will present expressions from ‘The Jewel of the Cape Winelands’ for the first time at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. Read More
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Olivier Bottrie promoted to major new role leading The Estée Lauder Companies’ retail development globally
A big promotion for one of travel retail's most respected executives. "Olivier’s deep understanding of the consumer journey will help inspire new omnichannel opportunities and accelerate growth in retail stores," says Cedric Prouvé, Group President, International. Read More
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Marie Brizard to share new Sobieski Vodka strategy in Cannes
MBWS will showcase the new look Sobieski Vodka alongside its full portfolio of Marie Brizard liqueurs, Gautier Cognac, SHOTKA, and William Peel Blended Scotch Whisky Read More
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Paul & Shark returns to Cannes in adventurous spirit
The Paul & Shark sponsored regatta will set sail for its second year at the TFWA World Exhibition, where the brand will also showcase its new collections Read More
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Features
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine Special Issue: The Moodie Davitt Report celebrates 15 years
As The Moodie Davitt Report turns 15, we chart the 15 biggest stories, interviews, videos, images and Blogs from our years of covering the travel retail industry in a special publication. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Orlebar Brown Founder Adam Brown
In our latest edition of Ten Easy Pieces, we get to know the man behind the UK fashion brand which offers "holiday clothes you can wear every day". Read More
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Retail strategy right on track says Sydney Airport CEO Kerrie Mather
“Our half-year results confirmed that our retail strategy is meeting the needs of our diverse passenger mix," says Sydney Airport CEO Kerrie Mather. "With much of our T1 transformation complete, we’re starting to see the benefits of an improved customer Read More
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Improving the airport experience through intuitive technology
Bag tagging and biometrics are two areas where investing in technology can deliver a better passenger experience, says SITA in an article which first appeared in Momberger Airport Information. Read More
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Seoul music: Lotte Duty Free’s 26th Family Festival a smash hit
Some of the country's biggest hallyu stars turn out in force as Lotte Duty Free puts its recent woes behind it to celebrate Korean culture and help society's disadvantaged. Read More
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Golden anniversary: Gassan marks 50 years at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Gassan Diamonds Director Benno Leeser hails 50 years of trading at Schiphol and reflects on some major milestones in the company's history. Read More
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Milestone moment: The Moodie Davitt Report celebrates its 15th anniversary
On 16 September 2002, a new title in travel retail publishing – The Moodie Report – was unveiled via a six-page PDF report. We are delighted this week to mark our 15th anniversary, with highlights from our journey so far Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Brilliant Cosmetics Founder and MD Mariette Scoop
Mariette Scoop came up with a brilliant idea to start her own cosmetics company, launching You Joue lip gloss into travel retail. She talks about her Curaçao childhood, passions and gifts and provides a 'sneak peek' into her Dream Box. Read More