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The Analyst – Is it time to swap airport specialty retail with food & beverage?
Is San Francisco Airport's Cheryl Nashir travel retail’s proverbial canary in the mineshaft, reacting to the dangerous carbon monoxide gas? The latest column from The Analyst, Ivo Favotto, is one of his most compelling yet. Read More
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“A natural fit”: Hojeij Branded Foods acquires airport wine bar specialist Vino Volo
"This continues our goal of becoming one of the largest and best airport food & beverage operators in North America," says Hojeij Branded Foods Founder Wassim Hojeij. Read More
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Video Feature: The creation of Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport’s Food Truck Alley
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Food Truck Alley is among its most ambitious recent F&B projects. This video outlines how the development took shape. Read More
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“Best value guaranteed”: Mumbai Duty Free launches latest promotional campaign
For the 'Mumbai Duty Free is NOW free' campaign, the retailer has teamed up with tour operators, downtown brands and banks. Read More
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Majestic Princess puts Chinese consumer first after Shanghai launch
“The retail on this ship is geared closely to the Chinese traveller," says a spokesperson for Princess Cruises of its latest ship, which was officially launched in Shanghai this month. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Landing on Lambay Island
For Dubliners, Lambay Island has always had an air of mystery and impenetrability. So it was with a sense of excitement that I made the trip there this week in the company of Camus and the Baring family. Read more
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Plaza Premium Group Heathrow expansion gathers pace with Terminal 3 lounge
"A quiet space to fully refresh": The new Terminal 3 Arrivals lounge joins other Plaza Premium Group lounges in Terminals 2 and 4 Departures and Arrivals. Read More
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Richemont sells Shanghai Tang to Italian businessman for undisclosed fee
The sale follows Richemont Chairman Johann Rupert’s recent indication that the company would be restructuring its portfolio to optimise performance. Read More
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Fraport USA adds tech-driven services at Boston Logan International
Fraport USA and partners at Boston Logan Airport have introduced nitro cold brew coffee along with MagNet Kiosks that sell small technology items. Read More
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HMSHost brings local brand Firehouse Subs to Jacksonville International Airport
HMSHost has opened fast-casual sandwich chain Firehouse Subs' first airport outlet at Jacksonville International. Read More
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Bremen Airport calls tender for “creative and ambitious” dining or event concept
Bremen Airport said it plans to establish the 870sq m Bremen Hall, located on the roof of the airport, as a permanent restaurant or event space. Read More
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Camus and Baring families reveal Lambay Irish Whiskey; travel retail key to roll-out plans
“This is a unique place and Lambay Whiskey is a unique product of real authenticity and character." Camus President Cyril Camus on the company's landmark debut in Irish whiskey, in partnership with the Baring family. Read More
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TFWA World Exhibition & Conference workshop programme to focus on digital
The workshop programme will focus heavily on the impact and potential of new technology, marking the launch of TFWA’s new Digital Village. Read More
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“Wireless charging with a twist”: Capi launches andi be free products at Schiphol
Capi said the introduction of andi be free wireless charging stations and phone cases meets the increasing demand for wireless in airport retail. Read More
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T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams launches latest seasonal collection
DFS partnered with leading stylists and fashion bloggers to launch its Fall 2017 fashion & accessories collection at City of Dreams in Macau. Read More
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Brand News
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Tito’s targets millennials with Las Vegas Airport pop-up bar
The speak-easy style pop-up bar, which offers cocktails and neat samplings of Tito's, aims to capitalise on the summer peak traffic period in Las Vegas. Read More
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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics turn up the smoulder with Downtown Cool
Downtown Cool features five limited-edition products, including a duo of gel eyeliner colours designed to be worn layered. Read More
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Richemont sells Shanghai Tang to Italian businessman for undisclosed fee
The sale follows Richemont Chairman Johann Rupert’s recent indication that the company would be restructuring its portfolio to optimise performance. Read More
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Butlers launches mini range of chocolate bars exclusively with Dubai Duty Free
The travel retail-exclusive range of mini chocolate bars features milk, dark and white mini bars in six flavours, including raspberry and salted caramel. Read More
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Desigual brings the Extraordinary to its Woman Collection AW17
Soft fabrics, boho styles and colourful pieces feature in Desigual’s Extraordinary collection which is being launched this month in travel retail in four phased drops. Read More
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Leonidas celebrates its Manon chocolates with travel-exclusive gift box
67 years of the Manon: The Leonidas Manon Collection, available in selected Europe travel retail locations, comprises 32 Manon White and Manon Café White pieces. Read More
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Camus and Baring families reveal Lambay Irish Whiskey; travel retail key to roll-out plans
“This is a unique place and Lambay Whiskey is a unique product of real authenticity and character." Camus President Cyril Camus on the company's landmark debut in Irish whiskey, in partnership with the Baring family. Read More
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Montegrappa extends its Game of Thrones series with new limited editions
Fit for a monarch: The new limited-edition Iron Throne range includes writing instruments with 18 carat gold nibs and caps with crowns to represent the seven kingdoms in Game of Thrones. Read More
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Zippo Eyewear sparks expansion plans in travel retail
With travel retail a major part of the brand’s long-term strategy, Zippo underlines its lifestyle brand image with a new eyewear range which includes travel retail-exclusive designs. Read More
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“Wireless charging with a twist”: Capi launches andi be free products at Schiphol
Capi said the introduction of andi be free wireless charging stations and phone cases meets the increasing demand for wireless in airport retail. Read More
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Shilla IPark boosts online shopping offer with Kenzo and Polo Ralph Lauren
Fashion Luxury Merchandising Director Lee Yoon-bum says that the online brand offer is increasingly focused on items that can express individuality even in luxury shopping. Read More
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Eu Yan Sang appoints new CEO; Richard Eu steps down after 28 years
Richard Eu will take on a non-executive role as Chairman of the EYSI Board, effective 1 October, while Group COO Aaron Boey will take over from Eu. Read More
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“Colour and appeal”: Desigual and Dufry expand partnership to second Brazilian airport
Desigual and Dufry have opened a 23sq m permanent shop-in-shop space and a 63sq m temporary pop-up store at RIOgaleão Tom Jobim International Airport. Read More
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Features
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South Korean duty free market set for first annual decline in 14 years as concerns over ‘shuttle trader’ business grows
"This is a sick unhealthy business and they are biting the hand that feeds everyone by disrupting the China market." As the Korean duty free market struggles to cope with the THAAD-driven slump in Chinese tourism, retailers are increasingly reliant Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Antony Kime, a travel retail flying Kiwi
Zamora International Global Duty Free Director Antony Kime talks about his New Zealand past and UK present; a thundering whisky and a love/hate relationship with CrossFit. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: The world’s top travel retailers – special preview
Welcome to the latest issue of The Moodie Davitt e-Zine. With our annual guide to the world’s top 25 travel retailers set to appear shortly, we feature selected highlights. Read More
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“Slaughtering the cash cows”: Korean duty free licence investigation begins
Cash cows killed off; chickens coming home to roost; golden eggs turning rotten. The metaphors fly as South Korea's duty free sector comes to terms with revelations that its licensing system was discriminatory and subject to political influence. Read More
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“Ruining an industry” – political interference in Korean duty free licence decisions slammed
Discrimination against industry giant Lotte Duty Free is alleged by South Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection as it lambasts political interference in critical duty free licensing decisions made by Korea Customs Service. Read More
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VINCI Airports acquires 51% share of travel retailer Lojas Francas Portugal
Nicolas Notebaert, Chief Executive Officer of VINCI Concessions and Chairman of VINCI Airports, said: "With this acquisition, VINCI Airports reaffirms its ambition to drive creation of the new generation of airport retail." Read More
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Chinese travellers “spend more but shop less” – new report underlines key changes in outbound market
Over 60% of Chinese travellers plan their shopping ahead of the trip, relying on word of mouth, brand websites, Chinese e-commerce platforms and travel forums. Brands and stores need a presence in each of these information sources, the Oliver Wyman Read More
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Regstaer prepares ambitious expansion of Vnukovo airport shopping offer
The exciting plans include the retailer's first arrivals duty free store and a major new 1,400sq all-categories departures duty free shop. Read More