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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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Heinemann Duty Free hails contract capture at Gold Coast Airport
As revealed in our extensive coverage of Gebr Heinemann’s 2017 results this week, the German travel retailer has secured a seven-year contract for two shops at Gold Coast Airport. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report seeks talented all-round journalist
"The Moodie Davitt Report is no place for the faint-hearted. We seek only the best talent, combining both professional skills and personal integrity," says Chairman Martin Moodie. Read More
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CityPlus warns Incheon Airport of potential perfumes & cosmetics ‘monopoly’ in restructured tender
CityPlus says the revamped Incheon tender offers the real danger of a monopoly that would erode the consumer proposition and threaten smaller rivals. UPDATED with market thoughts on CityPlus claim. Read More
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Making waves: Cruiseline retail concessions a key target for Heinemann
The German travel retailer is taking a typically serious and committed approach to growing its business in the burgeoning cruise channel. "We believe Heinemann has a great offer because of our global approach," says Executive Director DIstribution Peter Irion. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Travel packing as you never saw it, daigou style
I didn't believe you could get so many cosmetics items into one small wheelie case. But never underestimate the ingenuity of the daigou, nor the sheer power of money. Read more
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Hudson Group opens first MAC Lips Studio pop-up in the Americas at Chicago O’Hare
Travellers can choose from a range of MAC lip products or receive complimentary lip demos and application tips. Read More
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Kapila Ireland rejoins DFNI
Kapila Ireland (nee Gohel) is rejoining Duty-Free News International as Editor, effective next month. Read More
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Retail inMotion partners with Eurowings and Metro in innovation drive
Retail inMotion has struck a partnership with food retailer Metro to trial new products and food solutions for passengers on Eurowings flights. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free prepares for high-profile Newbury racing event
The Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials event begins on Friday at Newbury Racecourse, offering further profile to the leading travel retailer. Read More
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Guerlain celebrates 190 years of creation with series of ‘sagas’
Beauty since 1828: The sagas, three of which have already been released, retrace Guerlain's history to the origins of modern perfumery. Read More
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Emirates Group-owned dnata set to acquire Qantas catering businesses
The Dubai-based inflight catering and retail services provider signed an agreement last week for the Qantas businesses, which is subject to approval. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free forms alliance with Citibank to promote tourism
The companies aim to attract Citibank VIP customers in South Korea and across Asia Pacific. Read More
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Loch Lomond Group rolls out largest-ever travel retail activation at Heathrow T5
The promotion, open until 24 April, showcases Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia single malt brands in an interactive space which depicts visuals of the Scotch whisky distilleries. Read More
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Brand News
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Hudson Group opens first MAC Lips Studio pop-up in the Americas at Chicago O’Hare
Travellers can choose from a range of MAC lip products or receive complimentary lip demos and application tips. Read More
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Shiseido Travel Retail strengthens fragrance portfolio for Singapore
L’Eau d’Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum, L’Eau Super Majeure d’Issey, Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine and Narciso Eau de Parfum Rouge bolster Shiseido's fragrance offer. Read More
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Valrhona Petits Délices promotion lands at Sweet Dreams by Heinemann
Valrhona's first high-profile promotion at Hong Kong International Airport is open throughout April, offering tastings and special offers. Read More
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Looking out for the youngsters: Feiler introduces its Ben & Fine range
The German bath textiles and accessories specialist will showcase children's products and a range of bags and accessories at next month’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference. Read More
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Cabeau showcases latest addition to Evolution travel pillow range
The Evolution S3 pillow features 'revolutionary' head-rest wings, a seat strap system designed to keep the wearer’s head from falling forward or sideways. Read More
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‘From soil to bottle’: St-Rémy brandy unveils XO and VSOP redesign
Bold new packaging represents the brand's values of leadership, quality and craftsmanship, while paying homage to its heritage. Read More
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Guerlain celebrates 190 years of creation with series of ‘sagas’
Beauty since 1828: The sagas, three of which have already been released, retrace Guerlain's history to the origins of modern perfumery. Read More
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Loch Lomond Group rolls out largest-ever travel retail activation at Heathrow T5
The promotion, open until 24 April, showcases Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia single malt brands in an interactive space which depicts visuals of the Scotch whisky distilleries. Read More
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William Grant & Sons brings a Winter Storm to Singapore
Glenfiddich Winter Storm, the third edition in the Experimental Series, is a 21yo whisky finished in French oak ice wine casks. It joins Glenfiddich IPA Experiment and Glenfiddich Project XX. Read More
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Treasury Wine Estates launches new wine collections from Beringer and Sterling in travel retail
TWE said the launches reflect its commitment to product innovation that drives growth of the wine category, foot traffic and conversion in travel retail. Read More
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Pernod Ricard reports travel retail growth for first nine months of FY18
The company's overall sales amounted to €7,059 million for the period, with all travel retail regions achieving sales increases. Read More
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Kanebo Cosmetics launches KATE TOKYO counter at Hong Kong International Airport
The counter, in The Shilla Duty Free's arrival store, offers the Japanese make-up brand's best-selling and travel retail-exclusive products. Read More
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Chris Fletcher adds a personal touch to Jack Daniel’s roll-out in Singapore
The Assistant Master Distiller will present Jack Daniel’s Bottled-In-Bond and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye at next month’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference. Read More
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Features
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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
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Travel Retail’s Positive Disruptors: Deliveroo enters the airport channel
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and HMSHost International have partnered with renowned food industry disruptor Deliveroo to launch an intriguing and potentially ground-breaking pilot delivery service. Read More