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3Sixty and Avianca Holdings to develop online market platform for vast airline network in the Americas
The platform will reach more than 30 million passengers and offer an “unparalleled range” of duty free and duty paid shopping and delivery options. “We are continuing to innovate and put consumer experience at the heart of our strategy,” says 3Sixty Executive Vice Chairman Roberto Graziani. Read More
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Hudson wins ten-year contract to open nine stores at Indianapolis International
The Dufry-owned company will open travel convenience, luxury retail, speciality and tailored local concepts, including FAO Schwarz, Hoosier Crossing and Tech on the Go. Read More
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Autogrill bids for Elior’s airport, motorway and railway arm Areas, say reports
The Italian conglomerate, which is controlled by the Benetton family, joins several private equity houses on a list of rumoured bidders, according to Reuters. Read More
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Interview: Shiseido Travel Retail gets future-ready with new global headquarters
“A living and breathing realisation of Shiseido’s vision for the future”: Shiseido Travel Retail President and CEO Philippe Lesné speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report about the company’s new Singapore office and how it will drive the next stage of Read More
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Rémy Cointreau reports strong travel retail performance in Asia Pacific and the Americas in first nine months
Travel retail sales declined in EMEA over the period while a solid performance from Rémy Martin drove overall growth at the drinks company. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – Setting new standards in Cebu
Chinese tourism is booming and with it travel retail is on the up and up. But it’s not just about international tourism. Domestic travel, both by locals and foreigners, is also booming across this spectacularly diverse nation. Read more
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ACI Europe announces agenda for Airport Commercial & Retail Conference in Iceland
An array of speakers will feature at the event in Reykjavik in March, which features a Charles Darwin-inspired theme of ‘adapt or die’. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free marks Chinese New Year with multi-million dollar prize giveaway
Two lucky ticketholders shared a prize pot of US$1 million, while a luxury car and motorbike were also awarded as prizes. Read More
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Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport issues RFP for hotel
The successful proponent will design, finance, build and operate the hotel. The deadline for submissions is 24 May. Read More
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Global tourist arrivals leap by 6% in 2018, reports UNWTO
Tourist arrivals reach 1.4 billion two years ahead of long-term forecasts made in 2010 amid a recent period of robust growth, reports UNWTO. Read More
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Regstaer makes duty free arrivals store debut at Vnukovo Airport
Duty free arrivals shopping has been a long time in coming to Russia and will take time to get established in the consumer mindset. But travel retailers such as Regstaer consider the potential to be high. Read More
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“An extraordinary show of colours, lights and sounds”: Baltona opens flagship duty free store at Warsaw Chopin
The 1,200sq m Multistore Baltona makes extensive use of multimedia technology and is the largest of 14 stores to be operated by the retailer at the Polish airport. Read More
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One week to go: Deadline fast approaching for entries to The Moodies Awards
The deadline to enter the annual Moodies Awards for social and digital media and marketing is fast approaching, with all submissions due by 5pm GMT on 28 January. Read More
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Samsonite opens at Hong Kong International Airport
Luggage brand Samsonite marked the opening of its first store at HKIA with a ribbon cutting ceremony on 18 January. Read More
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Brand News
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Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail names Craig Johnson as VP Marketing
Johnson is currently Vice President Global Marketing for Absolut vodka. He takes over the role from Nodjame Fouad, who moves to a senior group post in Japan. Read More
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Davidoff highlights Churchill collection with Frankfurt Airport promotion
The activation, which is running throughout January, looks to engage by stimulating the senses. It showcases the Winston Churchill Signature and Late Hour cigar collections. Read More
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Russian Standard Vodka gains listings on Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises
The Roust-owned premium vodka continues to grow its presence in travel retail and will now reach many more US consumers. Read More
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Foreo launches Chinese New Year collection exclusive to DFS
The Swedish beauty-tech brand has partnered with retailer DFS Group to launch two exclusive products for Lunar New Year. Read More
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Interview: Shiseido Travel Retail gets future-ready with new global headquarters
“A living and breathing realisation of Shiseido’s vision for the future”: Shiseido Travel Retail President and CEO Philippe Lesné speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report about the company’s new Singapore office and how it will drive the next stage of Read More
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Rémy Cointreau reports strong travel retail performance in Asia Pacific and the Americas in first nine months
Travel retail sales declined in EMEA over the period while a solid performance from Rémy Martin drove overall growth at the drinks company. Read More
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Natalie’s Candy Jar to open two new spaces at Indianapolis Airport
The new stores will be located in Concourse A and Concourse B. The confectionery brand said the designs aim to create Sense of Place. Read More
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Halewood Wines & Spirits reports “exceptional” growth; travel retail plays key role
Halewood Wines & Spirits highlights travel retail as a significant factor as it reports record growth for year ending 30 June 2018. In related news, Eamon Prunty is to lead its UK & European travel retail activities. Read More
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Samsonite opens at Hong Kong International Airport
Luggage brand Samsonite marked the opening of its first store at HKIA with a ribbon cutting ceremony on 18 January. Read More
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On location: Hennessy celebrates A Joyous Reunion with world-exclusive pop-up at Changi Airport
The Moodie Davitt Report’s Melody Ng was on hand to experience the Chinese New Year festivities, which included a collaboration with contemporary artist Guang-Yu Zhang. She also interviewed Moët Hennessy Managing Director Travel Retail Asia Pacific Vanessa Widmann. Read More
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Kiehl’s to pop up at Singapore Changi Airport for Lunar New Year
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific is marking the Year of the Pig with a bold and immersive Kiehl’s pop-up at Changi featuring illustrations by artist Jonny Wan. Read More
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Sovereign Brands launches McQueen and the Violet Fog gin; eyes travel retail
How about this for a brand name? Sovereign Brands describes the small-batch McQueen and the Violet Fog as “the next generation of gin” and is actively pursuing travel retail listings. Read More
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Paradies Lagardère and Raleigh–Durham International Airport celebrate expanded retail offer
Paradies Lagardère brings a host of “powerhouse” brands to an expanded and diverse retail programme at Raleigh–Durham International Airport. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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ACI Europe announces agenda for Airport Commercial & Retail Conference in Iceland
An array of speakers will feature at the event in Reykjavik in March, which features a Charles Darwin-inspired theme of ‘adapt or die’. Read More
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Autogrill bids for Elior’s airport, motorway and railway arm Areas, say reports
The Italian conglomerate, which is controlled by the Benetton family, joins several private equity houses on a list of rumoured bidders, according to Reuters. Read More
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One week to go: Deadline fast approaching for entries to The Moodies Awards
The deadline to enter the annual Moodies Awards for social and digital media and marketing is fast approaching, with all submissions due by 5pm GMT on 28 January. Read More
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Combining tech and dining: Travel Food Services engages guests with robot at Delhi Airport
Travel Food Services' robot Mitri greets travellers and offers menu recommendations at its Dilli Streat restaurant at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Read More
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Dubai Airports seeks Head of Food & Beverages to lead and manage F&B portfolio
The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling the F&B offering at both Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports. Read More
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Sense of Place: Tradition, partnerships, culture and craft
The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Venice, Poland, Australia and Hamburg. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free partners with online grocery delivery platform Market Kurly
Lotte Duty Free aims to build on the recent success of its online store by striking a promotional partnership with a popular grocery delivery platform. Read More
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Destination Dallas: FAB 2019 Award nominations, conference registration and hotel bookings now open
The countdown starts to the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards 2019 hosted by Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, with FAB Awards nominations, hotel and event registration now open. Read More
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Features
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Interview: Shiseido Travel Retail gets future-ready with new global headquarters
“A living and breathing realisation of Shiseido’s vision for the future”: Shiseido Travel Retail President and CEO Philippe Lesné speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report about the company’s new Singapore office and how it will drive the next stage of Read More
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Audio adventures: Heathrow evokes holiday memories and inspires travel through sound
Sound Escapes is based on more than 24 hours of audio contributions from passengers and aims to “transport listeners to sunnier climes at the gloomiest time of the year”. Read More
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Korean duty free market grows by 35% in 2018 on back of booming daigou sales
Despite Chinese tourism still being well short of 2016 levels in the wake of the THAAD dispute, South Korea’s duty free market surged to record heights last year. But does China’s crackdown on daigou shopping augur a very different 2019? Read More
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Sense of Place: Tradition, partnerships, culture and craft
The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Venice, Poland, Australia and Hamburg. Read More
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CNSC wins major duty free retailer accolade at Yaok Luxury in China Awards
Luxury was the watchword at a glittering gala dinner in Shanghai last night hosted by Yaok, the powerful publishing-to-research group that specialises in studying and serving Chinese high net worth individuals. There was special recognition for an increasingly influential Chinese Read More
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Jing Daily: Will cross-border selling via WeChat be the next big thing for travel retail?
The leading Chinese social networking site offers profound opportunities to target customers and achieve sales after travellers have left the airport, argues Azoya Consulting for Jing Daily. Read More
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EuroItalia celebrates 40th anniversary in style
The Italian fragrance maker and distributor, which views travel retail as “the most important international window”, celebrated 40 years with a party at the striking Royal Villa of Monza. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: Hitting new heights at Hamad International; Bacardi’s inner spirit
Hamad International’s Chief Operating Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer reveals all about the airport's ambitious third-stage development, while Bacardi CEO Mahesh Madhavan discusses innovation, travel retail, and his own fascinating leadership philosophy. Read More