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“A theatre of experience’ – Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 unveiled
“T4 was conceived with the vision to rethink travel, push boundaries and break new ground," says CAG Vice President, T4 Programme Management Office Ms Poh Li San. Martin Moodie toured the spectacular new terminal today and was deeply impressed by its eclectic mix of technology, culture and commerce. Read More
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Strong luxury goods sales lift Groupe ADP commercial performance in first six months
Commercial revenues at Groupe ADP climb by +3.9% in the half, with a strong sales performance from luxury goods offset by a sharp decline in tobacco after plain packaging was introduced on 1 January. Read More
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Hong Kong International tenders consumer technology concession
Airport Authority Hong Kong tenders a smart living, audio-visual and electronic products concession for three airside stores, with a 31 August bid deadline. Read More
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“Broadest synchronised upswing the world economy has experienced in the last decade” – IMF
IMF Economic Counsellor Maurice Obstfeld says, “The recovery in global growth that we projected in April is on a firmer footing; there is now no question mark over the world economy’s gain in momentum.” Read More
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Strong growth reported in tax free shopping in both Europe and Asia in June
A spectacular +52% sales increase in Japan drove Asian growth while Global Blue said Europe performed well despite the impact of an early Ramadan. 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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International travel to London up +16% in first half of 2017, reports Forwardkeys
The weak Pound is continuing to boost air travel to the UK’s capital city, with arrivals from The Americas and Asia Pacific surging. Read More
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Kering and DFS Group celebrate summer with exclusive Gucci sunglasses design
A special edition of Gucci's pilot and wide bridge style sunglasses is available exclusively at DFS and T Galleria by DFS locations this summer. Read More
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Jimmy Choo bought by Michael Kors in US$1.35 billion deal
The acquisition is expected to deliver a number of benefits, including the opportunity to grow Jimmy Choo sales to US$1 billion. Read More
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Be Relax adds virtual reality to services at Dubai International
Virtually there: Be Relax offers a range of virtual reality services with its ‘Be Feet’ massages at Dubai International. Read More
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Gruppo Campari sells Carolans and Irish Mist to Heaven Hill Brands for US$165 million
The deal, expected to be completed on 1 August, will see Gruppo Campari continue to distribute Carolans and Irish Mist in markets outside the USA. Read More
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DFS prepares to recapture “the quintessence of eternal Paris” with 2019 reopening of La Samaritaine
"We’re creating something unheard of, never done before to this degree,” says DFS Chairman & CEO Philippe Schaus. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime project,” adds Region President Europe & Middle East Eléonore De Boysson. Read More
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport issues RFPs for 80 retail outlets
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has issued RFPs for more than 80 retail stores across ten packages, with offers due by 6 September. Read More
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TAV Airports posts dip in average spend per passenger in first half
“Although 2017 started weak in our Turkish airports, we returned to a growth trajectory in the second quarter," says TAV President Sani Sener; the company reveals solid H1 results though duty free average spend falls, as does that for food Read More
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Plaza Premium Group captures lounge contract at Rome Fiumicino
Plaza Premium will design and build a 1,100sq m lounge in the recently opened Area E in Terminal 3 at Rome Fiumicino, as it extends its airport network. Read More
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Brand News
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Pearse Lyons Distillery set to open in Dublin amid major investment in Irish whiskey
History in the remaking: The Pearse Lyons Distillery is the result of a €20 million renovation project of St. James's Church in Dublin. Read More
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Molsion eyewear pops up with Ever Rich at Taiwan Taoyuan International
The Essilor brand, which has its sights set on expansion in the Asian market, features in high-profile promotions in the airport’s two terminals. Read More
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Kering and DFS Group celebrate summer with exclusive Gucci sunglasses design
A special edition of Gucci's pilot and wide bridge style sunglasses is available exclusively at DFS and T Galleria by DFS locations this summer. Read More
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Lacoste opens 38sq m store at Lotte Duty Free World Tower
The opening comes as Lacoste looks to strengthen and expand its presence in new regions and find new ways to connect with the consumer. Read More
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Jimmy Choo bought by Michael Kors in US$1.35 billion deal
The acquisition is expected to deliver a number of benefits, including the opportunity to grow Jimmy Choo sales to US$1 billion. Read More
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Rémy Cointreau reports ‘excellent’ Q1 sales growth; buoyed by Rémy Martin
The company said overall sales in the quarter amounted to €240.2 million (US$279.5 million), up +8% in organic terms. Read More
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Au naturel: Mäurer & Wirtz launches 4711 Acqua Colonia seasonal editions
Green Tea & Bergamot and Coffee Bean & Vetyver will be unveiled in special promotions at Cologne Bonn Airport Terminals 1 and 2 during October. Read More
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Clinique’s latest serum gears up for Accelerated Renewal
Clinique Turnaround Accelerated Renewal Serum, an anti-ageing addition to the Turnaround revitalising range, aims to speed up cell turnover and minimise pores. Read More
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Nuxe partners with Dufry for Middle East & Africa openings
The French natural cosmetics brand's travel retail expansion gathers pace, with new openings at Marrakech, Cairo and Casablanca airports. Read More
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Be Relax adds virtual reality to services at Dubai International
Virtually there: Be Relax offers a range of virtual reality services with its ‘Be Feet’ massages at Dubai International. Read More
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Gruppo Campari sells Carolans and Irish Mist to Heaven Hill Brands for US$165 million
The deal, expected to be completed on 1 August, will see Gruppo Campari continue to distribute Carolans and Irish Mist in markets outside the USA. Read More
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About face: Sisley Paris gets primed with specialist skincare
The French luxury skincare brand looks ahead to its third quarter 2017 with two new product launches: A primer and an updated version of its best-selling eye and lip cream. Read More
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Family distillers since 1892: Spirits company Behn releases 125th anniversary film
The commemorative video takes viewers back to Behn's roots in Northern Germany and shows inside its factory today. Read More
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Features
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“A theatre of experience’ – Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 unveiled
“T4 was conceived with the vision to rethink travel, push boundaries and break new ground," says CAG Vice President, T4 Programme Management Office Ms Poh Li San. Martin Moodie toured the spectacular new terminal today and was deeply impressed by Read More
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DFS prepares to recapture “the quintessence of eternal Paris” with 2019 reopening of La Samaritaine
"We’re creating something unheard of, never done before to this degree,” says DFS Chairman & CEO Philippe Schaus. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime project,” adds Region President Europe & Middle East Eléonore De Boysson. Read More
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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