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The Jessica’s Secret Index: What spirits are hottest with Chinese travellers?
What are the spirits brands most searched by Chinese consumers on Chinese price comparison app Jessica’s Secret? The findings underline several trends, including a partiality for smaller bottles, the popularity of Chinese spirits, and how well Pernod Ricard is doing, with 11 of our top 30 from the company. Read More
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Singapore reduces duty free alcohol and tax-exempt overseas shopping allowances
Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat announced the changes in his 2019 Budget Statement as he cited rising international travel. Read More
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Paris airports’ retail & services revenue hits €1 billion in 2018
Revenue from retail at the two major Paris airports climbed by 6.8%, with F&B a key contributor; income per passenger grew only marginally in the year. Read More
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“A redesigned shopping experience”: Heinemann plans Hamburg Airport store upgrade
Heinemann Duty Free will reveal new and upgraded concepts for destination merchandise, fashion & accessories and sunglasses in March and April. Read More
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Shilla Tipping review platform user numbers hit ten million since launch
Shilla Tipping allows customers to share product reviews and experiences with others on mobile; users are mainly in their 20s and 30s, and most are female, says the retailer as visitor numbers soar. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – Dubai Duty Free serves up a winner
Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin told me that the media exposure from two weeks of tennis last year was worth US$920 million. Read more
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Gate Gourmet extends Asian network with airline catering services in Indonesia
Services at Bali Denpasar International Airport are part of a collaboration with Angkasa Pura Hotels, a subsidiary of Angkasa Pura Airport. Read More
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Dubai World Central to handle many more flights during refurbishment of Dubai International’s southern runway
The runway closure between 16 April and 30 May provides an “opportunity to showcase Dubai World Central’s newly expanded facilities”. Read More
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Image of the day: Mumbai International’s spectacular celebration
A stunning light show and concert marked five years of operations at Terminal 2, which is known for its extensive use of technology and for capturing Sense of Place. Read More
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Pre-registration opens for TFWA Asia Pacific event in Singapore
This year’s event is once again being held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 12-16 May. Read More
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Mixed fortunes for Schiphol in 2018 as average retail spend falls but F&B spend goes up
Total concessions revenue at Royal Schiphol Group increased 3.1% year-on-year, to €212 million, as passenger traffic grew. Read More
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Retail upgrade planned as Global Ports Holding strikes 30-year cruise port deal in Antigua
The contract with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will ensure that shopping takes centre stage at the port. Read More
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Duty Calls Charity Dinner reservations surge as interest builds in May event
Table and individual reservations are being snapped up for The Moodie Davitt Report Duty Calls Charity Dinner to be held in Singapore on Saturday 11 May; reserve your place now via our dedicated website. Read More
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Vital importance of travel retail exclusives underlined in new consumer study
The results of DFWC’s latest KPI Monitor show that the purchase decision is increasingly dependent on the uniqueness of the offering and experience. Read More
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Brand News
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The Jessica’s Secret Index: What spirits are hottest with Chinese travellers?
What are the spirits brands most searched by Chinese consumers on Chinese price comparison app Jessica’s Secret? The findings underline several trends, including a partiality for smaller bottles, the popularity of Chinese spirits, and how well Pernod Ricard is doing, Read More
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Celebrating a 30-year partnership: DFS and Chopard unveil exclusive timepiece
The Chopard Happy Sport – DFS Special Edition comes in two sizes and is available exclusively at DFS airport stores and downtown T Galleria locations worldwide. Read More
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Furla extends network with stores in Hong Kong and Grenada
The brand partners with DFS to open at T Galleria by DFS, Canton Road and with Rouge Duty Free in two stores in Grenada. Read More
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Romantic spirit: Hendrick’s Gin adds a touch of Love to airport promotions
The Love campaign – which includes activations before and after Valentine’s Day – is running at key airports in the UK and Europe, and selected locations in the Middle East and Asia. Read More
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Rituals’ partnership with Essence Corp sees first store open in Americas travel retail
The Dutch brand’s global expansion gathers pace in the western hemisphere as it launches with London Supply. Read More
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Eight bottles, eight seasons: Diageo releases second Games of Thrones-inspired whisky collection
The limited-edition range, which matches single malt Scotch whiskies to Houses of Westeros heroes and the Night’s Watch, will roll out in global travel retail by the end of March. Read More
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Schiphol Airport Retail Exquisite shop named ‘Habanos Specialist’
The Schiphol Airport Retail-run store in Lounge 3 wins a seal of approval from Habanos for its cigar range and service. Read More
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Coty’s leading shareholder JAB Holdings bids to take control of beauty company
Powerful investment group JAB Holdings, which is already the largest shareholder in Coty Inc, will make a tender offer that would give it a 60% controlling stake in the beauty company. Read More
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Why a limited-edition Absolut vodka ranks as one of the travel retail stories of the year
I researched Absolut’s involvement with the LGBTQ community. Their efforts are no mere tokenism. I take great pleasure that the industry I inhabit is capable of being a public platform for tolerance and understanding. Read More
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Clear vision: Jägermeister launches Ice Cold activation at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The drinks company shows travellers it’s cool to be cold with a striking new travel retail concept that will be rolled out to other key airport stores across the globe this year. Read More
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L’Oréal Travel Retail renews support for Trinity Forum as Platinum Partner
The event “provides a unique platform for shaping the future of this channel”, according to L’Oréal Travel Retail Managing Director Vincent Boinay. Read More
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Interview: Perfumist’s Frederick Besson on merging the physical and digital in travel retail
Besson’s clever app – Perfumist – gives control to consumers looking to find the fragrances that are just right for them, or a significant other. Read More
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Jing Daily: Lunar New Year spending sends mixed signals on Chinese economy to luxury brands
Jing Daily says that there is no guarantee that a weak consumption growth rate will lead to an overall slowdown of luxury consumption. But brands which rely on Chinese luxury consumers need to be on red-alert, it says. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Gate Gourmet extends Asian network with airline catering services in Indonesia
Services at Bali Denpasar International Airport are part of a collaboration with Angkasa Pura Hotels, a subsidiary of Angkasa Pura Airport. Read More
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SSP America opens vibrant Mexican market-inspired restaurant at New York JFK T4
Mi Casa Cantina aims to offer a “memorable dining experience” by serving fast, freshly made Mexican street food packed with traditional flavours in a colourful environment. Read More
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Paris airports’ retail & services revenue hits €1 billion in 2018
Revenue from retail at the two major Paris airports climbed by 6.8%, with F&B a key contributor; income per passenger grew only marginally in the year. Read More
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Areas adds to the dining mix at Philadelphia International with two new openings
National brand California Pizza Kitchen and local eatery Bud & Marilyn’s will focus on creating a “world class passenger experience”. Read More
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Mixed fortunes for Schiphol in 2018 as average retail spend falls but F&B spend goes up
Total concessions revenue at Royal Schiphol Group increased 3.1% year-on-year, to €212 million, as passenger traffic grew. Read More
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Retail upgrade planned as Global Ports Holding strikes 30-year cruise port deal in Antigua
The contract with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will ensure that shopping takes centre stage at the port. Read More
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HMSHost captures €80 million dining contract at Cairns Airport’s domestic terminal
The contract win cements HMSHost International’s tenure at Cairns Airport, with a blend of local, national and international concepts planned. Read More
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ACI Africa to focus on commercial potential of airports at annual conference
ACI Africa will focus on unlocking the commercial potential of African airports at its annual conference in Luxor on 5-7 March, with input from MEADFA. Read More
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Features
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The Jessica’s Secret Index: What spirits are hottest with Chinese travellers?
What are the spirits brands most searched by Chinese consumers on Chinese price comparison app Jessica’s Secret? The findings underline several trends, including a partiality for smaller bottles, the popularity of Chinese spirits, and how well Pernod Ricard is doing, Read More
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Video Interview: Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Colm McLoughlin
Colm McLoughlin talks to TV host Sheron Loftus-Nanayakkara and reflects on his personal and professional journey with Dubai Duty Free. Read More
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Why a limited-edition Absolut vodka ranks as one of the travel retail stories of the year
I researched Absolut’s involvement with the LGBTQ community. Their efforts are no mere tokenism. I take great pleasure that the industry I inhabit is capable of being a public platform for tolerance and understanding. Read More
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Clear vision: Jägermeister launches Ice Cold activation at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The drinks company shows travellers it’s cool to be cold with a striking new travel retail concept that will be rolled out to other key airport stores across the globe this year. Read More
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Dubai Airports reveals ‘DXB’ brand amid drive to transform airport experience
Martin Moodie is on location in Dubai as the airport company reveals its new DXB branding, saying it signifies the transition “from airport operator to a consumer-led company”. Updated story. Read More
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Absolut turns the language of hate into the spirit of love
Pernod Ricard challenges bigotry in compelling fashion, taking the ink from hate-filled signs and placards and repurposing it on a limited-edition Absolut bottle. The perfect antidote to intolerance? Absolutly. Read More
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In tune via webtoons: The Shilla Duty Free targets young Chinese women shoppers through comic strip artists
Prepare for an innovative new take on The Shilla Duty Free. The company has become the first Korean duty free retailer to partner with Chinese webtoon artists to “break the ice” with Chinese customers. Read More
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Travel retail booms for Guerlain as the channel becomes the brand’s “spokesmarket”
The LVMH-brand – 190 years old last year – has a pipeline of new launches and projects and plans another year of double-digit gains. Read More