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  • Louis Vuitton to pull back from downtown travel retail as airports take priority

    There was a time when Louis Vuitton would not contemplate opening an airport store, limiting its travel retail focus to Korean downtown duty free. Now, the great French luxury brand is pulling away from the group tour-focused downtown channel and stepping up its airport presence, particularly in Chinese domestic terminals. Read More

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    Heathrow Airport seeks Head of Retail Property Strategy

    Heathrow Airport is seeking a Head of Retail Property Strategy. The one-year fixed term contract will see the successful candidate work with Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown. Read More

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    #ClaimYourLove: YSL Beauté and CDFG host spectacular Beauty Villa party in Hainan

    YSL Beauté’s #ClaimYourlove Beauty Villa celebrated Chinese Valentine’s Day on 5.20 in true style, featuring a star-studded variety show, DJ performance and plenty of O2O elements. Read More

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    Tony’s Chocolonely opens first airport store with Schiphol Airport Retail

    The fast-growing Dutch brand, whose mission is “to make all chocolate 100% slave free”, opens its debut travel retail store with Schiphol Airport Retail. Read More

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    “A really exciting future awaits:” MSC Cruises reveals spectacular new MSC World Europa

    The groundbreaking new vessel will feature MSC Cruises’ first department store at sea, its first outdoor brand boutiques and a new design for its logo stores. Read More

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    The Moodie Blog: Back where it all began and a Flying Kiwi again

    My only fear is that all these Nasopharyngeal Swabs will play havoc with my wine nosing ability. Read more

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    Barcelona El Prat Airport to reopen Terminal 2 from 15 June

    Barcelona El Prat Airport will reopen its Terminal 2 from 15 June as the Spanish travel markets ramps up for the Summer. Read More

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    Los Angeles World Airports and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield reveal leasing opportunities for “reimagined” Terminal 3

    Retail developer URW pledges to host an “inclusive competitive process” that lowers barriers to entry for small and local businesses at the new-look LAX Terminal 3. Read More

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    ‘Early bird’ booking deadline nears as support surges for Virtual Travel Retail Experience

    As momentum builds behind the Virtual Travel Retail Experience, the -10% Early Bird incentive for exhibitors and sponsors ends on 4 June. In related news, Jess Howells is named Events & Marketing Manager. Read More

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    Image of the Day: Foreo lights up Shanghai

    As any reader of The Moodie Davitt Report will know, Swedish wellness and beauty tech brand Foreo has been lighting up the China market for some time. Today we bring you a literal example of that dynamic. Read More

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    The Moodies 2021 – Celebrating resilience, innovation and excellence though a period of crisis

    Entries are now being invited for The Moodies, the eighth edition of the prestigious annual awards that spotlight digital, social media and marketing excellence across the travel ecosystem. Read More

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    Hainan offshore duty free sales soar by +980% in April

    For the first four months of 2021, offshore duty free sales totalled around US$2.85 billion. Given that full-year 2020 revenues reached around US$5 billion, Hainan is easily on course for an all-time annual sales high. Read More

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    “An important milestone for China” — Leading CEOs salute the Hainan Expo

    Some of the biggest names in business, including CEOS from L’Oréal Group, Kering, Swarovski, Rémy Cointreau, DeBeers, DFS Group, Johnson & Johnson, Alibaba, JD Retail Group, Richemont, Bacardi, Diageo and Shiseido appeared in the tribute video to the landmark event. Read More

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    Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani take flight at Istanbul Airport

    Spotlight on fragrance: The YSL Libre Eau de Toilette activation will run until the end of August; while the Armani Boarding pop-up will run throughout June and be restaged in August. Read More

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    #ClaimYourLove: YSL Beauté and CDFG host spectacular Beauty Villa party in Hainan

    YSL Beauté’s #ClaimYourlove Beauty Villa celebrated Chinese Valentine’s Day on 5.20 in true style, featuring a star-studded variety show, DJ performance and plenty of O2O elements. Read More

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    Louis Vuitton to pull back from downtown travel retail as airports take priority

    There was a time when Louis Vuitton would not contemplate opening an airport store, limiting its travel retail focus to Korean downtown duty free. Now, the great French luxury brand is pulling away from the group tour-focused downtown channel and Read More

  • Image for Ricola eyes Hainan for growth in non-chocolate confectionery sector Image for Ricola eyes Hainan for growth in non-chocolate confectionery sector

    Ricola eyes Hainan for growth in non-chocolate confectionery sector

    Ricola Head of Travel Retail Andreas Reckart says that Hainan offers “long-term growth prospects” for the Swiss herbal confectionery company and the wider non-chocolate confectionery sector. Read More

  • Image for Tony’s Chocolonely opens first airport store with Schiphol Airport Retail Image for Tony’s Chocolonely opens first airport store with Schiphol Airport Retail

    Tony’s Chocolonely opens first airport store with Schiphol Airport Retail

    The fast-growing Dutch brand, whose mission is “to make all chocolate 100% slave free”, opens its debut travel retail store with Schiphol Airport Retail. Read More

  • Image for “An important milestone for China” — Leading CEOs salute the Hainan Expo Image for “An important milestone for China” — Leading CEOs salute the Hainan Expo Image for “An important milestone for China” — Leading CEOs salute the Hainan Expo

    “An important milestone for China” — Leading CEOs salute the Hainan Expo

    Some of the biggest names in business, including CEOS from L’Oréal Group, Kering, Swarovski, Rémy Cointreau, DeBeers, DFS Group, Johnson & Johnson, Alibaba, JD Retail Group, Richemont, Bacardi, Diageo and Shiseido appeared in the tribute video to the landmark event. Read More

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    The Estée Lauder Companies extends Tom Ford Most Wanted lip range

    The three new shades are Scarlet Rogue, Night Mauve and Nubile, while the two new lip textures are Lip Color Cream and Luxe Matte. Read More

  • Image for Kering Eyewear unveils travel retail-exclusive style from Saint Laurent

    Kering Eyewear unveils travel retail-exclusive style from Saint Laurent

    The new Saint Laurent style comes in black and silver colourways and has been pre-launched in selected travel retail doors from this month. Read More

  • Image for Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani take flight at Istanbul Airport Image for Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani take flight at Istanbul Airport

    Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani take flight at Istanbul Airport

    Spotlight on fragrance: The YSL Libre Eau de Toilette activation will run until the end of August; while the Armani Boarding pop-up will run throughout June and be restaged in August. Read More

  • Image for Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail appoints Liya Zhang as Vice President Marketing

    Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail appoints Liya Zhang as Vice President Marketing

    The critical importance of China to the travel retail channel is underlined by the appointment of the former Vice President, E-commerce and Retail, Pernod Ricard China to the key marketing post. Read More

  • Image for David Wilson appointed as Managing Director Global Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons

    David Wilson appointed as Managing Director Global Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons

    Wilson is well-known and highly regarded in the travel retail channel from his near five-year term as Managing Director – Global Travel Retail with Beam Suntory, a position he held until July 2019. Read More

  • Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision

    Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision

    In a world exclusive, Hainan Development Holdings Chairman of the Board Gu Gang tells Martin Moodie about the exciting second- and third-phase plans for Global Premium Duty Free Plaza in Haikou, and unveils details of a joint loyalty programme with Read More

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    Larios Noches De Jazmin set for launch as a Dufry exclusive in Spain

    Dufry and Beam Suntory Global Travel Retail partner for the launch of an eye-catching Larios expression that aims to capture the sense of a Mediterranean Summer as travel returns. Read More

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    Pop star power: Foreo names Xin Liu from ‘THE9’ as Global Brand Ambassador

    Pop star Liu’s fans drove Foreo sales of over US$1 million on its Tmall flagship store within 30 minutes of the announcement. Read More

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  • Image for Heathrow Airport seeks Head of Retail Property Strategy

    Heathrow Airport seeks Head of Retail Property Strategy

    Heathrow Airport is seeking a Head of Retail Property Strategy. The one-year fixed term contract will see the successful candidate work with Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown. Read More

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    Los Angeles World Airports and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield reveal leasing opportunities for “reimagined” Terminal 3

    Retail developer URW pledges to host an “inclusive competitive process” that lowers barriers to entry for small and local businesses at the new-look LAX Terminal 3. Read More

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    Bangalore International Airport Limited adopts shared ‘risk-reward’ commercial terms for ambitious T2 tender programme

    The Kempegowda International Airport operator vows that its tender programme is based on “trust, collaboration and sharing of risks and rewards” as it seeks to develop a world-class shopping, dining and entertainment destination at T2. Read More

  • Image for Malaysia Airports eyes ramping up of travel by year end amid vaccine roll-out

    Malaysia Airports eyes ramping up of travel by year end amid vaccine roll-out

    The company issued its updated outlook for travel recovery as it reported first-quarter results, with retail revenues down by over -90% year-on-year. Read More

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    Priority Pass survey reveals pent-up flight demand and changing travel sentiments in Asia Pacific

    The wide-ranging research – which involved more than 46,000 Priority Pass members – offers a positive message about confidence in travel as vaccination programmes are rolled out. Read More

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    Support builds for Virtual Travel Retail Experience 2021 as new exhibitor partners sign up

    The second Virtual Travel Retail Experience, run by The Moodie Davitt Report with support partner FILTR.QINGWA, continues to attract strong exhibitor sign-ups from across the industry. Read More

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    The Moodie Davitt eZine: Building a ‘boutique airport’ in the Gulf

    In this edition we speak to Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Mohamed Al Binfalah about the consumer and commercial transformation delivered by the new terminal at Bahrain International. Read More

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    Transformation time at Hong Kong International – bold makeover underlines airport authority’s faith in the future

    Martin Moodie visits a largely deserted Hong Kong International Airport with senior management but discovers a mood brimming with positivity, as well as plenty of welcome surprises, including a third duplex store from Hermès to join the stunning new Louis Read More

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  • Image for Louis Vuitton to pull back from downtown travel retail as airports take priority

    Louis Vuitton to pull back from downtown travel retail as airports take priority

    There was a time when Louis Vuitton would not contemplate opening an airport store, limiting its travel retail focus to Korean downtown duty free. Now, the great French luxury brand is pulling away from the group tour-focused downtown channel and Read More

  • Image for Bangalore International Airport Limited adopts shared ‘risk-reward’ commercial terms for ambitious T2 tender programme Image for Bangalore International Airport Limited adopts shared ‘risk-reward’ commercial terms for ambitious T2 tender programme Image for Bangalore International Airport Limited adopts shared ‘risk-reward’ commercial terms for ambitious T2 tender programme

    Bangalore International Airport Limited adopts shared ‘risk-reward’ commercial terms for ambitious T2 tender programme

    The Kempegowda International Airport operator vows that its tender programme is based on “trust, collaboration and sharing of risks and rewards” as it seeks to develop a world-class shopping, dining and entertainment destination at T2. Read More

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    Travel Retail Superstars: Recognising those who make a difference

    The Moodie Davitt Report has launched a new column dedicated to recognising people in our industry – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more – for their commitment and achievements. Read More

  • Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision Image for Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision

    Global Exclusive: Hainan Development Holdings Co Chairman Gang Gu spells out a bold duty free vision

    In a world exclusive, Hainan Development Holdings Chairman of the Board Gu Gang tells Martin Moodie about the exciting second- and third-phase plans for Global Premium Duty Free Plaza in Haikou, and unveils details of a joint loyalty programme with Read More

  • Image for IATA forecasts solid long-term aviation recovery; urges digitisation of passenger processing

    IATA forecasts solid long-term aviation recovery; urges digitisation of passenger processing

    The aviation trade body has shared an upbeat long-term view for post-COVID-19 air travel recovery. It has also implored governments to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials and avoid airport chaos. Read More

  • Image for Transformation time at Hong Kong International – bold makeover underlines airport authority’s faith in the future Image for Transformation time at Hong Kong International – bold makeover underlines airport authority’s faith in the future Image for Transformation time at Hong Kong International – bold makeover underlines airport authority’s faith in the future Image for Transformation time at Hong Kong International – bold makeover underlines airport authority’s faith in the future Image for Transformation time at Hong Kong International – bold makeover underlines airport authority’s faith in the future

    Transformation time at Hong Kong International – bold makeover underlines airport authority’s faith in the future

    Martin Moodie visits a largely deserted Hong Kong International Airport with senior management but discovers a mood brimming with positivity, as well as plenty of welcome surprises, including a third duplex store from Hermès to join the stunning new Louis Read More

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    TRI-POD video podcast series in association with The SEVA Group – Sharon Beecham, Dubai Duty Free

    Find out what tipple Sharon might sip on those balmy desert island evenings, how a certain Australian winery might be missing out big time on Dubai Duty Free sales and what life as a woman is like in travel retail. Read More

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    A giant begonia flower blooms – Haikou International Duty Free City renderings revealed

    Courtesy of China Tourism Group, we bring you newly released renderings of the extraordinary Haikou International Duty Free City project, which underline the beauty as well as the vast scale of this landmark development in Hainan. Read More

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