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Exclusive interview: B&S steps up its great transformation
Meet B&S Group, the understated giant of the travel retail industry, a low-profile, near €2 billion turnover company with a heritage that dates back to 1872 and listed on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. That understated identity is all about to change. Read More
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Varna and Burgas airports launch tender for entire airside commercial areas
Fraport Twin Star Airport Management calls a tender for 28 commercial locations across the two Black Sea coast airports, 14 in each. Opportunities include duty free, duty paid and specialist retail plus food & beverage. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: China Duty Free Group’s bold vision
Our cover story in this edition features the insights of China Duty Free Group President Charles Chen about the future of Chinese travel retail, delivered in one of many thought leadership sessions during the recent Virtual Travel Retail Expo. Read More
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Interview: Golf superstar Ian Woosnam talks Wines of Golf Legends
Welsh golfing superstar Ian Woosnam and winemaker Aurore Legrand talk about their combined role in Wines of Golf Legends, the innovative concept from French wine company Peuch & Besse that last week was named winner of The QDF Factor. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Stepping onto a bridge to normal in Cannes
One can imagine those first encounters in Morrison’s. “Sorry Barry, I can’t hear you. You’re on mute!” “Are you ok Dermot, you seem to be shaking?” – “Yes, no worries, bad connection between Galway and Nice, I’m just buffering.” Read more
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The Cobalt Night: La Prairie celebrates Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil with VIP event in Macau
The VIP event, which ran from 1-7 October, welcomed 300 guests who enjoyed a sensorial product discovery experience with live music and special cocktails and got a first-hand look at Maotik’s ‘Sense of Blue’ art installation. Read More
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Foreo hails strong performance of UFO 2 masking device in The QDF Factor
The QDF Factor winners were revealed during ‘Grand Finals Day’ at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, with UFO 2 among the brands to wow the judges. Read More
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Coffee with a whisky twist: Drambuie and Dufry launch café activation at Heathrow Airport
The Heathrow T3 pop-up, which runs from 6 October to 2 November, offers three coffee-infused cocktails made by on-site baristas alongside a suite of other experiential elements. Read More
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Women in Travel Retail to meet at TFWA World Exhibition
A TFWA Lounge event, dedicated to WiTR but open to women and men alike, will take place at the Carlton Beach on 26 October. Read More
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Pi Insight European duty free shopper research reveals major shifts in buying mentality
The survey by Pi Insight involved 7,000 quantitative interviews. It found that European duty free shoppers have a more direct and mission-led shopping mentality than the more passive approach observed in pre-pandemic 2019. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail renews destination merchandise concession at Singapore Changi Airport
Lagardère Travel Retail has managed the ‘Discover Singapore’ stores across the airport’s terminals since 2008; a new concept is being rolled out under the extension agreement. Read More
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L’Oréal posts “remarkable acceleration” in Q3; travel retail helps drive growth
Not only back on track but outperforming 2019. That’s the good news emerging from the French beauty products giant as Q3 revenues across all divisions race ahead of pre-pandemic levels. Read More
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SEA scoops major architectural award for Milan Linate Airport terminal upgrade
A €40 million project by operator SEA Milan Airports to upgrade Milan Linate Airport has been named as the overall winner in a national competition to find the best architecture projects in Italy. Read More
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Brand News
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Rituals launches festive golden advent calendars and luxury gift sets
The wellbeing company is launching a 3D and 2D Golden Advent Calendar, alongside a refreshed line of luxury gift sets to welcome the festive season. Read More
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The Cobalt Night: La Prairie celebrates Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil with VIP event in Macau
The VIP event, which ran from 1-7 October, welcomed 300 guests who enjoyed a sensorial product discovery experience with live music and special cocktails and got a first-hand look at Maotik’s ‘Sense of Blue’ art installation. Read More
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A toast to the golden age of flying: Duty Free Global and Silent Pool Distillers preview Pan Am brand in Cannes
The Pan Am spirits brand pays homage to one of the most recognisable airlines in the 20th century. The brand will be launched in Europe, US and Japan travel retail through a partnership between Pan Am, Silent Pool Distillers and Read More
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Foreo hails strong performance of UFO 2 masking device in The QDF Factor
The QDF Factor winners were revealed during ‘Grand Finals Day’ at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, with UFO 2 among the brands to wow the judges. Read More
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Harper Dennis Hobbs set to showcase varied portfolio in Cannes debut
The travel retail agency, which specialises in airport consultancy and retail advisory services, will introduce newcomers Diamanti Per Tutti and LØCI at next week’s TFWA World Exhibition. Read More
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Coffee with a whisky twist: Drambuie and Dufry launch café activation at Heathrow Airport
The Heathrow T3 pop-up, which runs from 6 October to 2 November, offers three coffee-infused cocktails made by on-site baristas alongside a suite of other experiential elements. Read More
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Santa Margherita Wine Group focuses on exclusive lines at TFWA World Exhibition
The Italian company says its showcase of wines, which centres on the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut and Sparkling Rosé Brut, confirms its commitment to travel retail. Read More
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Cloetta Global Travel Retail and PEZ seal new distribution agreement
The agreement extends an existing partnership and will see PEZ confectionery available through Cloetta in travel retail in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Read More
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‘Together as One’ – Imperial Brands champions unity in travel retail rebound
Underlining its commitment to the channel, the company calls on all industry stakeholders to work together as the travel sector rebuilds after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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Women in Travel Retail to meet at TFWA World Exhibition
A TFWA Lounge event, dedicated to WiTR but open to women and men alike, will take place at the Carlton Beach on 26 October. Read More
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Ian Macleod Distillers partners with Dufry in rare Rosebank Scotch whisky launch
The limited edition Rosebank Vintage 1990 is now available in World Duty Free stores at London Heathrow, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. Read More
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KT International reveals updated packaging and new tastes for key brands
The Bulgarian tobacco company will highlight new-look Corset and The King ranges at next week’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Varna and Burgas airports launch tender for entire airside commercial areas
Fraport Twin Star Airport Management calls a tender for 28 commercial locations across the two Black Sea coast airports, 14 in each. Opportunities include duty free, duty paid and specialist retail plus food & beverage. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: China Duty Free Group’s bold vision
Our cover story in this edition features the insights of China Duty Free Group President Charles Chen about the future of Chinese travel retail, delivered in one of many thought leadership sessions during the recent Virtual Travel Retail Expo. Read More
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SEA scoops major architectural award for Milan Linate Airport terminal upgrade
A €40 million project by operator SEA Milan Airports to upgrade Milan Linate Airport has been named as the overall winner in a national competition to find the best architecture projects in Italy. Read More
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URW offers F&B leasing opportunities at Los Angeles International Airport T3
Three units are available for quick-service dining in the reimagined Terminal 3. Master retail concessionaire URW says the planned competitive process lowers the barriers to entry for small and local businesses. Read More
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Virtual Travel Retail Expo: Highlights from the Knowledge Hub programme – Thursday
Today we bring you highlights from the fourth day of the Knowledge Hub at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, featuring a power-packed line-up and speakers from multiple business sectors around the world. Read More
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Shenzhen Duty Free showcases spectacular Hainan plans at Virtual Expo
Shenzhen Duty Free is being showcased to compelling effect at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo which runs until 30 November. The second & third phases of the Times DF Haikou Mission Hills Duty Free Town feature 146,000sqm of commercial space. Read More
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Virtual Travel Retail Expo: Highlights from the Knowledge Hub programme – Wednesday
Today we bring you highlights from the third day of the Knowledge Hub at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, featuring a power-packed line-up and speakers from multiple business sectors around the world. Read More
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Features
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Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine October 2021 – TFWA World Exhibition Edition
Welcome to the updated October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition, which takes place this week. Read More
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Exclusive interview: B&S steps up its great transformation
Meet B&S Group, the understated giant of the travel retail industry, a low-profile, near €2 billion turnover company with a heritage that dates back to 1872 and listed on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. That understated identity is all about to Read More
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The Cobalt Night: La Prairie celebrates Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil with VIP event in Macau
The VIP event, which ran from 1-7 October, welcomed 300 guests who enjoyed a sensorial product discovery experience with live music and special cocktails and got a first-hand look at Maotik’s ‘Sense of Blue’ art installation. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: China Duty Free Group’s bold vision
Our cover story in this edition features the insights of China Duty Free Group President Charles Chen about the future of Chinese travel retail, delivered in one of many thought leadership sessions during the recent Virtual Travel Retail Expo. Read More
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Interview: Golf superstar Ian Woosnam talks Wines of Golf Legends
Welsh golfing superstar Ian Woosnam and winemaker Aurore Legrand talk about their combined role in Wines of Golf Legends, the innovative concept from French wine company Peuch & Besse that last week was named winner of The QDF Factor. Read More
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Pi Insight European duty free shopper research reveals major shifts in buying mentality
The survey by Pi Insight involved 7,000 quantitative interviews. It found that European duty free shoppers have a more direct and mission-led shopping mentality than the more passive approach observed in pre-pandemic 2019. Read More
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Travel Retail Superstars: Recognising those who make a difference
The Moodie Davitt Report’s column dedicated to recognising people in our industry – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more – for their commitment and achievements. Read More
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Virtual Travel Retail Expo: Highlights from the Knowledge Hub programme – Thursday
Today we bring you highlights from the fourth day of the Knowledge Hub at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo, featuring a power-packed line-up and speakers from multiple business sectors around the world. Read More