The Moodie Davitt Report

“A place of discovery, surprise and experience” – Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS prepares for dazzling Grand Opening

Spanning seven levels and multiple buildings, Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS welcomes visitors into an exceptional world of retail, culture, cuisine and relaxation. It features over 600 brands, 12 restaurants, a boutique spa, an artistic collective, a lifestyle boutique and the largest beauty hall in Europe. Read More
Talking to a new generation of luxury consumers: Highsnobiety and Zürich Airport partner in experiential concept store

“Travel retail environments are full of luxury brands and products, but none of them focus on the new generation of luxury consumers like we do,” says Highsnobiety CEO & Founder David Fischer of the intriguing six-month experiential concept store. Read More
Ready to Inspire: ARI named Knowledge Hub Partner for Virtual Travel Retail Expo

Aer Rianta International lends its backing to the Virtual Travel Retail Expo by becoming a Partner for the Inspire pillar within the Knowledge Hub at the all-digital event (11-15 October). Read More
Explore beautifully: Clarins and CDFG host eco-friendly pop-up in Haitang Bay

The pop-up promotes sustainable and circular-economy practices from concept to construction and highlights the brand’s partnership with PUR Projet which aims to plant 10,000 trees in China and Indonesia. Read More
Pretty in pink: L’Oréal and International Shoppes reveal Valentino Beauty counter at JFK

The counter signals the beginning of a strong travel retail roll-out for Valentino Beauty, which will conclude with the opening of more than ten more counters in the Americas by the end of 2022. Read More
The Moodie Blog: Treasuring but moving on from the past

Nostalgia is a seductive but sometimes dangerous emotion. We can bask in it but we must also move on from it. Read more
Targeting health and wellness – iShopChangi launches Kinohimitsu Brand Week

Running until 27 June, the promotion offers substantial reductions off Kinohimitsu products as iShopChangi seeks to leverage the increasing popularity of the health and wellness categories. Read More
Lagardère Travel Retail champions sense of Scotland at Aberdeen Airport

Discover Aberdeen features range exclusivity from Scotland brands including Deans of Huntly shortbread, Steven Brown Art and Glen Appin. Read More
Pat McGrath Cosmetics makes global travel retail debut with Duty Free Americas in Macau

Duty Free Americas gives a welcome travel retail debut to the influential, much sought-after makeup artist’s fast-growing cosmetics line. Read More
Sazerac Company names Duty Free Global as its travel retail partner

In a big statement of faith in the leading Irish independent brand representative, Sazerac Company names Duty Free Global as its travel retail partner. Read More
Travel Retail Norway and Airport Retail Norway capture duty free & Travel Value contracts at Norwegian airports

Incumbent Travel Retail Norway has won the prized contract for duty free and Travel Value stores at the largest airports in Norway: Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim. Airport Retail Norway wins the other regional airport concessions. Read More
Lotte Duty Free launches online direct sourcing mall LDF BUY

“Lotte Duty Free will continue to diversify its business and continue to grow as a travel retailer rather than as a basic duty free retailer,” says the Korean powerhouse as it makes an intriguing move into cross-border ecommerce. Read More
The Moodie Davitt eZine: Gebr Heinemann on consumers, corporate responsibility and contractual ‘red lines’

In this edition we speak to senior management at Gebr Heinemann about the impact of crisis, the way forward for the company and the dynamics that will shape the industry in future. Read More
Plaza Premium Group names new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer

Sylvio Angelone will oversee the airport hospitality company’s business transformation and Olivia Chang will spearhead the digital and technology strategy. Read More

Brand News
Talking to a new generation of luxury consumers: Highsnobiety and Zürich Airport partner in experiential concept store

“Travel retail environments are full of luxury brands and products, but none of them focus on the new generation of luxury consumers like we do,” says Highsnobiety CEO & Founder David Fischer of the intriguing six-month experiential concept store. Read More
Rodenstock gears up for travel retail recovery at TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition

The German eyewear specialist is showcasing its Spring/Summer 2021 Eyewear Collection at the virtual event, as it reinforces its commitment to the Asia Pacific market. Read More
Targeting health and wellness – iShopChangi launches Kinohimitsu Brand Week

Running until 27 June, the promotion offers substantial reductions off Kinohimitsu products as iShopChangi seeks to leverage the increasing popularity of the health and wellness categories. Read More
Explore beautifully: Clarins and CDFG host eco-friendly pop-up in Haitang Bay

The pop-up promotes sustainable and circular-economy practices from concept to construction and highlights the brand’s partnership with PUR Projet which aims to plant 10,000 trees in China and Indonesia. Read More
Pretty in pink: L’Oréal and International Shoppes reveal Valentino Beauty counter at JFK

The counter signals the beginning of a strong travel retail roll-out for Valentino Beauty, which will conclude with the opening of more than ten more counters in the Americas by the end of 2022. Read More
Pat McGrath Cosmetics makes global travel retail debut with Duty Free Americas in Macau

Duty Free Americas gives a welcome travel retail debut to the influential, much sought-after makeup artist’s fast-growing cosmetics line. Read More
Sazerac Company names Duty Free Global as its travel retail partner

In a big statement of faith in the leading Irish independent brand representative, Sazerac Company names Duty Free Global as its travel retail partner. Read More
“A place of discovery, surprise and experience” – Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS prepares for dazzling Grand Opening

Spanning seven levels and multiple buildings, Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS welcomes visitors into an exceptional world of retail, culture, cuisine and relaxation. It features over 600 brands, 12 restaurants, a boutique spa, an artistic collective, a lifestyle boutique and Read More
Lotte Duty Free launches online direct sourcing mall LDF BUY

“Lotte Duty Free will continue to diversify its business and continue to grow as a travel retailer rather than as a basic duty free retailer,” says the Korean powerhouse as it makes an intriguing move into cross-border ecommerce. Read More
Tasa Meng launches Dassai facial treatment mask at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

The symbol of a generation. Masks, synonymous with the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed our world over the past 18 months, are now a popular option for travellers departing Taiwan. Read More
When two worlds meet: Dictador and Niepoort partner to unveil 2 Masters expression

Only 620 bottles of the super-premium rum have been produced, combining the skills and heritage of the Portuguese wine and port family and the Colombian rum distillery. Read More
2030 A MORE Beautiful Promise: Amorepacific reveals ambitious sustainability roadmap

The roadmap comprises five sustainability goals that aim to promote sustainable consumption, foster a more inclusive society and combat climate change. Read More
MAC Cosmetics and Hudson open new retail concept at Salt Lake City International Airport

The digitally-enhanced space was designed based on new trends and consumer insights, and is rooted in MAC’s ‘All Ages, All Races, All Genders’ mantra. Read More

Food & Beverage
The Shriram Sanjeevi column: Indian Aviation 3.0

In the latest of a series of articles about travel retail and aviation in India, Shriram Sanjeevi assesses the challenges ahead for the country’s stricken Indian aviation market. Read More
Global presence, local support: ALTAVIA Group launches dedicated travel retail division

ALTAVIA Travel Retail consolidates the group’s travel retail expertise by combining the HRG, ODG and Creative Capital divisions, promising to “offer new perspectives” in the channel. Read More
Groundbreaking new study into airport F&B sector in Australia & New Zealand released

Airport Retail Enterprises is ranked number one operator and long overdue consolidation is predicted in an important new study released by Ivo Favotto's The Mercurius Group in association with The Moodie Davitt Report. Read More
Connecticut Airport Authority partners with Servy to offer contactless food ordering

BDL Market powered by Servy’s Grab Airport Marketplace technology allows passengers to pre-order and pick up their meals from participating airport restaurants. Read More
Fast lane food – Fraport tests Yoordi F&B ordering service at Frankfurt Airport

With no need to download an app or register, the digital, self-ordering system operates on a QR code and orders can be picked up from fast lanes in participating restaurants. Read More
Qatar Duty Free gets set to launch Viale di Lusso – ‘A new world of luxury’

Qatar Duty Free today released a stunning teaser video through The Moodie Davitt to publicise this Summer’s opening of Viale di Lusso Doha (Luxury Avenue Doha), its next-generation luxury shopping and upscale food & beverage concept at Hamad International Airport. Read More
Moodie Davitt Design Curated: Introducing a new eNewsletter in association with ALTAVIA Travel Retail

The latest in our Curated series launches this week, with coverage of design and development across the industry, in association with ALTAVIA Travel Retail. Read More
“The place where my journey began”: Wolfgang Puck to open first restaurant in Austria at Vienna Airport

“It’s quite special to me.” So says renowned chef Wolfgang Puck, who hails from Austria, as he prepares to open his first restaurant in his homeland, in partnership with SSP. Read More

Features
Talking to a new generation of luxury consumers: Highsnobiety and Zürich Airport partner in experiential concept store

“Travel retail environments are full of luxury brands and products, but none of them focus on the new generation of luxury consumers like we do,” says Highsnobiety CEO & Founder David Fischer of the intriguing six-month experiential concept store. Read More
“A place of discovery, surprise and experience” – Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS prepares for dazzling Grand Opening

Spanning seven levels and multiple buildings, Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS welcomes visitors into an exceptional world of retail, culture, cuisine and relaxation. It features over 600 brands, 12 restaurants, a boutique spa, an artistic collective, a lifestyle boutique and Read More
Lotte Duty Free launches online direct sourcing mall LDF BUY

“Lotte Duty Free will continue to diversify its business and continue to grow as a travel retailer rather than as a basic duty free retailer,” says the Korean powerhouse as it makes an intriguing move into cross-border ecommerce. Read More
Lead. Inspire. Transform – Virtual Travel Retail Expo Knowledge Hub programme takes shape as exhibitor numbers mount

A high-calibre Knowledge Hub programme with a difference – and many new faces – is promised by organisers The Moodie Davitt Report and support partner FILTR.Qingwa, with sessions every day dedicated to the core themes of Lead, Inspire and Transform. Read More
The Shriram Sanjeevi column: Indian Aviation 3.0

In the latest of a series of articles about travel retail and aviation in India, Shriram Sanjeevi assesses the challenges ahead for the country’s stricken Indian aviation market. Read More
Groundbreaking new study into airport F&B sector in Australia & New Zealand released

Airport Retail Enterprises is ranked number one operator and long overdue consolidation is predicted in an important new study released by Ivo Favotto's The Mercurius Group in association with The Moodie Davitt Report. Read More
Interview: Benjamin Vuchot on DFS as ‘A destination within a destination’

With exciting new projects in Hainan and Paris, a resurgent Macau business, and spectacular developments ahead in Brisbane and Queenstown, DFS is emerging from the COVID crisis in resolute and positive mood, says Benjamin Vuchot in his first B2B interview Read More
Customs raid in Hong Kong nets record haul of smuggled luxury goods bound for Mainland China

The seizure included some 66,000 pieces of high-value (and authentic) accessories, luxury goods and beauty products, including Louis Vuitton, Celine, Chanel, Cartier, Hermès, Gucci, Piaget, Cartier, The Macallan and fine French wines. Read More