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As with August, sales fell well short of passenger growth, indicating a much-softened spending pattern. Foreigners generated 73% of sales but revenues were down -3.8% year-on-year despite a +25.1% rise in customer numbers
Stu Gregor describes himself (he may have a very large business card) as a drinks whisperer, eater, investor, loud talker, professional speaker, business owner and author. Phew. And you might add to that list, great, funny and down-to-earth company.
Frankfurt Airport puts the Festival of Lights in the retail spotlight for the first time, with a campaign built around last-minute gifting for travellers flying to India.
Diageo’s first-quarter net sales rose +1.2% to US$4.9 billion, with double-digit travel retail growth supporting gains in Asia Pacific as North America remained under pressure.
Spirits & Wine
In this edition, our resident TREX Master, The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, discovers a trio of outstanding single malt whiskies from Lark Distillery in Tasmania, Australia.
Airport Hospitality World
Experienced operators can pursue four lounge locations across the two Bulgarian airports, with expressions of interest due by 15 November.
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Our regular column brings you the latest people moves and happenings in the travel retail and aviation sectors.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Lindt Global Travel Retail Marketing Director Andres Chaveyriat shares the company’s recipe for flavour discovery, shopper engagement and premium gifting with The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan.
Running until 25 December, the holiday-themed podium pairs Chanel’s signature beauty collections with personalised services, interactive features and special customer benefits.
The Moodie Davitt Report paid a visit to Jalisco province this week to discover the story behind Teremana Tequila, one that blends people, provenance and passion.
Our latest digital newsletter delivers a sweeping round-up of the latest global travel retail industry news.
Six commercial teams share €18,000 in prize money after independent mystery shoppers award airport outlets an average score of 86 out of 100.
Located in Terminal 2’s Central Tunnel, the 141sq m digital installation uses immersive visuals and local storytelling to showcase Shanghai’s cultural identity and urban character.
The Melbourne-born chocolatier celebrates 68 years of growth, building on its heritage with a 13-store network that includes four Australian airports.
Growth in Coty’s core Prestige brands and Asia travel retail provided bright spots as first-quarter revenue declined -1% year-on-year and the beauty group advanced its portfolio transformation under the Coty.Curated framework.
Airport International Group, the operator of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, today launched its Request for Qualification for the Master Duty Free, Food & Beverage and Convenience concessions, extending through 2039.
The Australian hydration soda brand is inviting investors to back retail growth, its next product roll-out and a targeted move into the US market.
Our Brands Director Hannah Tan chats with William Grant & Sons Malt Master Brian Kinsman, who discusses the shared values behind the Glenfiddich 28 Years Old Aston Martin collaboration, his approach to cask innovation and travel retail’s critical role in telling the story.
The addition of Bremen Airport marks another step in the joint venture’s expansion across Germany’s regional airports, bringing its wider airport network to five locations.
In this video interview, filmed during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, Lindt Global Travel Retail Marketing Director Andres Chaveyriat speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan about flavour innovation, premiumisation and turning confectionery into a destination category.
The initiative combines exclusive shopping incentives with the convenience of QR-based payments, giving Indian travellers added value when shopping at Dubai Duty Free.
Today’s images are provided by Vietnam Duty Free, offering a glimpse of the dynamic retail experience at Phu Quoc International Airport.
Amid the testing conditions facing downtown duty-free in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region, The Mercurius Group Managing Director Ivo Favotto reflects on the demise of the channel and how it will change tourist shopping in the region.
The closure is in line with Lotte Duty Free’s ongoing policy to exit loss-making foreign ventures and underlines the transformation in trading conditions since the store opened amid great fanfare on 5 May 2022.
The latest monthly edition of The Moodie Davitt Report’s Airport Hospitality World LinkedIn newsletter is live, bringing together the most important global stories across the vibrant airport hospitality sector.
Suntory Global Spirits Revenue Growth Director, Global Travel Retail Ashish Sagar discusses strengthening travel retail’s role as a brand-building powerhouse through TREXs, Japanese spirits discovery and diversifying the offer across all pricepoints.
Building on more than four decades of partnership with EgyptAir Duty Free, PMI Global Travel Retail is placing consumer education and engagement at the heart of its latest retail concept.
