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Robust sales growth drives +8% profits increase for ARI’s international business
Aer Rianta International reports double-digit sales increases in Canada and India as CEO Jack MacGowan praises the group’s “great resilience”. He comments to The Moodie Davitt Report about highlights of the past year, the 'ARI2020' strategy and some major plans for retail in Ireland and overseas. Read More
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DFASS Group wins ten-year extension for Orlando Airport duty free concession
Under the terms of the lease amendment, DFASS will operate a new 4,600sq ft duty free/duty paid store in the South Terminal central rotunda area, which is expected to open in late 2020. Read More
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AENA posts +7.5% increase in Q1 commercial revenues and strong performance in duty free and F&B
Passenger traffic growth of +9.2% buoyed commercial results but the increase of low cost passengers and the impact of Brexit had a negative effect. Read More
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DFS launches new Santos de Cartier watch at T Galleria by DFS, Macau
The new Santos de Cartier Watch, originally created in 1904, is featuring in a digital exhibition at T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes At Four Seasons until the end of May. Read More
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Initial results of Budapest Airport, Heinemann and Wizz Air’s BARTA shopping initiative “surpass even the most optimistic forecasts”
The initiative involves passengers spending at the airport receiving a voucher to use onboard and has sparked increased penetration rates and higher than average receipts, the partners say. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: The state of 'being Heinemann'
‘Being Heinemann’ is about respecting the status quo but also challenging it. It’s about honouring history (five generations and 139 years of it) but also writing new chapters. Read more
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Framing a formidable alliance: Kering Eyewear and Balenciaga strike partnership
“Balenciaga is one of the most authentic and innovative brands in the fashion industry,” says Kering Eyewear President and CEO Roberto Vedovotto. Read More
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Vintage moment: Le Clos shatters whisky world record with US$1.2 million sale of The Macallan 1926 at Dubai International
"Setting a new benchmark for private sales": Two bottles of the rare expression, labelled with original artworks by renowned artists Sir Peter Blake and Valerio Adami, sold for US$600,000 each. Read More
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WHSmith and Duty Free Americas to open seven stores at RIOgaleão airport in August
Rio de Janeiro's main international airport hails the “compelling combination” of an international brand with a specialism in airport convenience retail and a local partner with market knowledge and a strong operating platform. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Buckley London Head of Sales Amy Donlon
"An old-school grafter”, Amy Donlon talks Bradford curries and retailing as a youngster, the importance of being British and why she enjoys living on building sites. Read More
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UNWTO reports strong outbound tourism spend from both traditional and emerging markets in 2017
The USA led the way, spending US$12 billion more on travel abroad last year. The Russian Federation and Brazil both rebounded from weaker spending in previous years, while India continued its rise. Read More
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Vinci Airports extends portfolio with Airports Worldwide acquisition
Vinci Airports is to acquire a portfolio held by Airports Worldwide, which will add nine new locations to its network in Europe and Latin America and offer it entry into the USA. Read More
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Hendrick’s kicks off second World Cucumber Day campaign in global travel retail
This year's campaign includes a travelling ‘Cucumber Curiositarium’, which features 'curious cucumber' specimens that are presented in display jars at airports around the world. Read More
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“It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee”: Heathrow outlines vision to eliminate single-use coffee cups
The airport has pledged to enable the recycling of all coffee cups collected from its retail and lounge business partners by the end of 2018 by introducing a standardised paper cup. Read More
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Brand News
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Halewood Wines & Spirits adds Lemongrass & Ginger gin to Whitley Neill offer
Whitley Neill Lemongrass & Ginger joins the original Whitley Neill handcrafted dry gin and its flavoured gin variants Rhubarb & Ginger, Quince, Blood Orange and Raspberry. Read More
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Aurora World adds a touch of sparkle to its portfolio for Asia Pacific
Glittery unicorns, dragons, mermaids and pet-in-a-bag characters all feature in Aurora’s line-up for next month’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition. Read More
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Wild Tiger rum bolsters Asia Pacific presence with new listings
Wild Tiger is growing its pawprint in Asia Pacific and will present its Rumtastic Rum Box, Special Reserve rum, India Spiced rum, Ginger liqueur and CUBS twin pack at the TFWA Asia Pacific show. Read More
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Blue Storks to highlight six watches & accessories brands in Singapore
The Belgian travel retail agency will highlight the latest novelties from Ögon, Izipizi, CLUSE, Paul Hewitt, Komono and Ice Watch on its booth which is three times bigger this year. Read More
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Ferrero extends travel shopping-exclusive Ferrero Rocher Destination range
New editions for India, Malaysia and Qatar will be revealed at next month’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference. Packs for Spain and Turkey will launch in September. Read More
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DFS launches new Santos de Cartier watch at T Galleria by DFS, Macau
The new Santos de Cartier Watch, originally created in 1904, is featuring in a digital exhibition at T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes At Four Seasons until the end of May. Read More
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Framing a formidable alliance: Kering Eyewear and Balenciaga strike partnership
“Balenciaga is one of the most authentic and innovative brands in the fashion industry,” says Kering Eyewear President and CEO Roberto Vedovotto. Read More
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Vintage moment: Le Clos shatters whisky world record with US$1.2 million sale of The Macallan 1926 at Dubai International
"Setting a new benchmark for private sales": Two bottles of the rare expression, labelled with original artworks by renowned artists Sir Peter Blake and Valerio Adami, sold for US$600,000 each. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Buckley London Head of Sales Amy Donlon
"An old-school grafter”, Amy Donlon talks Bradford curries and retailing as a youngster, the importance of being British and why she enjoys living on building sites. Read More
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Sweet Dreams: Travel Blue launches feather neck pillow
Travel Blue's new Dream pillow, which can fold to one third of its size, is made from 85% duck feathers and 15% goose down feathers. Read More
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Leonidas unveils latest seasonal confectionery collections
Leonidas will take the wraps off its Christmas 2018, summer 2018 and Chinese New Year 2019 gift boxes at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition. Read More
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Hendrick’s kicks off second World Cucumber Day campaign in global travel retail
This year's campaign includes a travelling ‘Cucumber Curiositarium’, which features 'curious cucumber' specimens that are presented in display jars at airports around the world. Read More
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Rodenstock targets Asia travel retail growth for Porsche Design eyewear
Rodenstock will present the Porsche Design Eyewear P-8479, Laser Cut, Ti-Namic and Limited Special Edition “40Y” P’8478 models at TFWA Asia Pacific. Read More
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Features
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Buckley London Head of Sales Amy Donlon
"An old-school grafter”, Amy Donlon talks Bradford curries and retailing as a youngster, the importance of being British and why she enjoys living on building sites. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: Gebr Heinemann marries traditional values with fresh and innovative new thinking
Welcome to the latest issue of The Moodie Davitt e-Zine. Gebr Heinemann this week hosted its annual press conference, offering a fascinating insight into the pressures, priorities, prospects and plans of one of the world’s great travel retailers. Read More
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‘Not an evolution but a revolution’: Heinemann shows its true colours at Copenhagen Airport with LookLab
“LookLab is not an evolution but a revolution,” says Executive Director Kay Spanger. “This is a way to show the industry that we all have to be far more open and ready to develop new ways of showing products.” Gebr Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Interview: Retail inMotion targets a digital revolution
Inflight specialist Retail inMotion has a plan to maximise airlines’ engagement with travellers through enhanced digitalisation and retail services. As the company enters a new phase of expansion, CEO Stefan Patermann and Chief Information Officer Cian O’Cuinneagain explain the path Read More
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“Our declaration of love to perfume”: Maison Christian Dior makes Asia Pacific travel retail debut at Singapore Changi Airport
We bring you on location coverage from the opening of the first Maison Christian Dior pop-up boutique in an Asia Pacific airport, in partnership with Changi Airport Group and The Shilla Duty Free. Read More
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Dufry unveils “best-in-class” walk-through duty free store at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
The new walk-through store is "a true example of a real and constructive partnership in practice" between Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and Dufry, says Dufry CEO Southern Europe & Africa Pedro Castro. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Jonathan Holland & Associates Managing Director Jonathan Holland
Jonathan ‘Chaps’ Holland talks a sweet upbringing in the UK, at sea with the Royal Navy, Space Invaders and life as an English gentleman in Asia. Read More
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Tallink raises the fashion stakes with huge onboard retail expansion
The Moodie Davitt Report was on location in Tallinn where Tallink Group has expanded the fashion and accessories offer onboard its Megastar and Silja-branded Baltic Princess vessels. Read More