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CDFG-led Sunrise Duty Free opens Shanghai Hongqiao Airport arrivals store
The good news just keeps on coming for China’s travel retail powerhouse China Duty Free Group, as its subsidiary Sunrise Duty Free opens an elegant new arrivals store at Shanghai’s second international gateway. Read More
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Reaching out to 210 million consumers: Lotte Duty Free completes marathon Chinese influencer live broadcast
One store. 20 hours. 100 Chinese influencers. 210 million potential viewers. Read on for details of a Lotte Duty Free social media initiative that generated extraordinary reach. Read More
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Image of the day: Nous, the first real airport concept store?
“This will be the first real concept store in travel retail ever.” Read on for details of a concept store with a difference opening at Geneva Airport today. Read More
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Interview: Kai Schmidhuber on why travel retail must avoid the digitisation “money-destruction machine”
The race to digitisation in airport commerce and travel retail has become a potential investment black hole, argues one of the sector’s leading voices. Read More
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Image of the day: Sail Thru is the new Walk-Through
Sailing the waters of Dubai? You can now go to the supermarket without leaving your yacht. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – Red hot but 18 degrees below
“How was your day?” Michael asked me. “Great, ” I joked, “I found out the secret recipe.” “That’s good, ” he replied. “So now we have to kill you.” Read more
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HMSHost’s Art of Holiday Travel takes off at Miami International Airport
The holiday pop-up project encourages travellers to help produce works of art in three major US airports. The murals will later be donated to local charities supporting youth in need. Read More
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Bluedog appoints Debbie Ansell as beauty sector consultant
Ansell brings more than 35 years’ retail experience to the role, including 12 in travel retail. Read More
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MK Illumination lights up for Christmas in Berlin and Munich
The Austrian atmosphere lighting specialist has given a festive makeover to Berlin Tegel, Berlin Schönefeld and Munich airports. Read More
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DFS Group adds personal services to gifting campaign at Changi Airport
Bottle engraving and personalised labels are among the services on offer to wines & spirits shoppers this month at Singapore Changi Airport as part of the DFS gifting campaign. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free expects to reach “tens of millions” in China through live event showcasing Korean cosmetics
The 20-hour broadcast will involve 100 'wang hong' or Chinese social media influencers, and crucially, will highlight Korean brands as part of Alibaba's 'Double 12' shopping campaign. Read More
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Scott McCroskie to succeed Ian Curle as CEO of Edrington
The company today announced the retirement of Ian Curle as CEO, effective March 2019, and named current board member Scott McCroskie as successor. Read More
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Baltona to showcase Żubrówka in special vodka zone at Warsaw Chopin Airport
The studio-designed retail space will launch in the new Baltona Duty Free, showcasing the famous vodka flavoured with wild-growing bison grass. Read More
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Jing Travel: Europe looks to visa process to increase Chinese tourism
Matthew Lubin argues that liberalising visa policies for Chinese visitors to Europe would increase tourist revenue. Read More
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Brand News
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Reaching out to 210 million consumers: Lotte Duty Free completes marathon Chinese influencer live broadcast
One store. 20 hours. 100 Chinese influencers. 210 million potential viewers. Read on for details of a Lotte Duty Free social media initiative that generated extraordinary reach. Read More
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Revlon and Heinemann introduce exclusive packs at Frankfurt Airport
Revlon says it is "reinventing" the brand's approach to travel retail with the sets, which will be available in other key airport and ferry locations within the coming months. Read More
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Ballantine’s launches travel retail-exclusive 21yo Warming Spices Edition
The new travel-exclusive flavour is the first in a series of limited edition 21yo expressions that celebrate the “alchemy” of the maturation process. Read More
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Absolut opens interactive concept at Scandlines BorderShop Puttgarden
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail has revamped its Absolut retail space in Scandlines BorderShop Puttgarden to create a more immersive and engaging brand experience. Read More
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DFS Group adds personal services to gifting campaign at Changi Airport
Bottle engraving and personalised labels are among the services on offer to wines & spirits shoppers this month at Singapore Changi Airport as part of the DFS gifting campaign. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free expects to reach “tens of millions” in China through live event showcasing Korean cosmetics
The 20-hour broadcast will involve 100 'wang hong' or Chinese social media influencers, and crucially, will highlight Korean brands as part of Alibaba's 'Double 12' shopping campaign. Read More
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Scott McCroskie to succeed Ian Curle as CEO of Edrington
The company today announced the retirement of Ian Curle as CEO, effective March 2019, and named current board member Scott McCroskie as successor. Read More
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Picture Gallery: Starboard launches “a sensory shopping journey” onboard Celebrity Edge
We bring you the first images of the retail environment onboard the new Celebrity Edge, as Starboard Cruise Services reveals “a next-level shopping experience” across 7,000sq ft of space. Read More
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Mast-Jägermeister builds Manifest presence in European travel retail
After last year's highly successful roll-out with Gebr Heinemann, the German herbal drinks specialist is extending its European airport presence, including partnering with Dufry in several high-profile activations. Read More
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Bright outlook for Maui Jim sunglasses as company expands worldwide in travel retail
Premium Hawaiian sunglasses brand Maui Jim has this year expanded into dozens of new airport locations worldwide, from airports to downtown stores and cruise ships. Read More
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Duty Calls: Paul & Shark sets out to Save the Sea
We speak to Paul & Shark’s Catherine Bonelli about the company’s Save the Sea initiative, which uses fashion and art to highlight the dangerous pollution of our oceans. Read More
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Airinum spearheads campaign to accelerate awareness of climate change
The Swedish fashion-tech brand joins forces with music producer Alan Walker in a worldwide #createadifferentworld campaign. Read More
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Rituals, Kappé and Amsterdam Schiphol form Trinity partnership for Christmas campaign
Lifestyle label Rituals has partnered with retailer Kappé Schiphol and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in a two-month campaign to celebrate the festive season at the airport. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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New retail and food & beverage outlets to open in extended Leeds Bradford terminal
The new outlets will launch following construction of the extension in 2019/2020, with passenger volume in the airport expected to rise from four million today to seven million by 2030. Read More
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HMSHost’s Art of Holiday Travel takes off at Miami International Airport
The holiday pop-up project encourages travellers to help produce works of art in three major US airports. The murals will later be donated to local charities supporting youth in need. Read More
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How ‘dustbin analysis’ slashed costs for one travel food & beverage company
A hands-on investigation by Travel Food Services COO Gaurav Dewan not only improved the bottom line for his company, it increased sustainability, too. Read More
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Robust retail performance buoys Manchester Airports Group in first half
Led by investment in retail, F&B and car parking, MAG retail income outperformed growth in passenger traffic in the six months to 30 September. Read More
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Paradies Lagardère captures retail and dining concessions at Sacramento International
Concepts will include DOCO Market, Sactown Magazine, No Boundaries, InMotion and Brighton, as Paradies Lagardère expands its US airport presence. Read More
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OTG’s Marathi restaurant launches spice kit giveaway at Toronto Pearson
OTG's Marathi restaurant at Toronto Pearson International Airport is launching a three week promotional giveaway of Indian spice kits and recipes to diners. Read More
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HMSHost and Java Star bring Maggiano’s Little Italy to Dallas Fort Worth
There are over Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurants in the USA but this is the first one in an airport. Read More
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MarketPlace Logan reveals new retail and dining line-up at Boston Airport
The retail developer has focused on local and national brands to give travellers a taste of US and Boston culture at the airport. The new outlets include both retail and F&B options. Read More
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Features
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Reaching out to 210 million consumers: Lotte Duty Free completes marathon Chinese influencer live broadcast
One store. 20 hours. 100 Chinese influencers. 210 million potential viewers. Read on for details of a Lotte Duty Free social media initiative that generated extraordinary reach. Read More
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Interview: Kai Schmidhuber on why travel retail must avoid the digitisation “money-destruction machine”
The race to digitisation in airport commerce and travel retail has become a potential investment black hole, argues one of the sector’s leading voices. Read More
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Picture Gallery: Starboard launches “a sensory shopping journey” onboard Celebrity Edge
We bring you the first images of the retail environment onboard the new Celebrity Edge, as Starboard Cruise Services reveals “a next-level shopping experience” across 7,000sq ft of space. Read More
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Duty Calls: Paul & Shark sets out to Save the Sea
We speak to Paul & Shark’s Catherine Bonelli about the company’s Save the Sea initiative, which uses fashion and art to highlight the dangerous pollution of our oceans. Read More
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DFA opens 10,000sq m Panda Free Shop on Uruguay-Brazil border, the retailer’s biggest-ever store
The store, which opened on 27 November, forms part of the extensive Rio Branco Shopping zone. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Victorinox Head of Travel Retail Thomas Bodenmann
Thomas talks ‘Cider India’ and life in the Swiss army, the challenge of selling knives in airports and his ability to speak Italian “like a Swiss cow”. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: A dazzling collaboration in Doha, high level interviews and a Trinity announcement
In this issue we feature the spectacular world-exclusive launch of the Dior Les Parfums Podium at Hamad International Airport and interview Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Akbar Al Baker and Dior’s legendary in-house Perfumer and Creator François Demachy. Read More
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Judy Free: Our intrepid millennial visits Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Join Asian Millennial reporter Judy Free as she explores the best and the worst of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's offerings - both the digital and the physical. Can the airport live up to its city's reputation for elegance? Read More