Fashion, Leather and Accessories

Lotte Duty Free unveils luxury Italian brands Valentino and Duvetica at Myeong-dong store

The dual boutique openings form part of a plan to boost shopping competitiveness in the international fashion category.

The Moodie Blog

Discovering a Spirit of Legacy with Hennessy in Hong Kong

Although the Maison has long since been subsumed into the mighty Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy empire, Maurice Hennessy still feels immense pride as he sees the family name displayed with such panache at the great airports of the world.

News

Wella Professionals brings F1 Academy energy to Madrid Airport with Avolta

Wella Professionals is bringing beauty and motorsport together at Madrid Airport Terminal 4 with Avolta through an experiential F1 Academy activation centred on product discovery and traveller engagement.

Watches & Jewellery

Winning younger consumers: My Jewellery builds its next growth chapter on newness and discovery

My Jewellery Head of Business Development Thom Timmer speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report Associate Editor Camille Bersola about the brand’s values, travel retail ambitions and growing appeal among younger consumers.

Images of the Day

Images of the Day: Changi Airport’s retail scene gets a dynamic boost with limited-time pop-ups

Today’s images shared by Changi Airport spotlight a fresh retail mix, with new brands and limited-edition pop-ups giving travellers more to explore across terminals 2 and 3 this September and October.

Food & Beverage

Avolta expands into F&B at Brasília Airport and launches first hybrid concept in Brazil

A long-time retail partner at at Brasília Airport, Avolta enters the food & beverage space with Vista Corona and Johnnie Walker Bar, the latter a first hybrid retail and F&B concept for the company in Brazil.

Airport Hospitality World

Airport Hospitality World: JetBlue reveals second BlueHouse lounge at Boston Logan; Menzies Aviation unveils Pearl Lounge at Hurghada Airport

We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.

Spirits & Wine

Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe limited edition lands in India travel retail with Ospree and Delhi Duty Free

The roll-out begins at Ospree Duty Free in Mumbai in September, where high-profile promotion will spotlight the limited edition ahead of its October arrival at Delhi Duty Free.

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Strong airside sales maintain Zurich Airport commercial momentum throughout August

The rise in airside sales outstripped +4.5% passenger traffic growth in the eight-month period.

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Western Sydney International Airport names SIXT as latest car rental partner

SIXT joins Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar and Redspot as part of the car rental offering at Sydney’s new 24-hour international gateway.

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Lotte Duty Free unleashes autumn shopping promotional blitz for Chuseok holidays

Lotte Duty Free is gearing up for what it hopes will be a shopping bonanza during the all-important Chuseok and wider autumn holiday period.

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Harmeet Grover joins Redesign Group India network in senior travel retail and F&B role

The consultancy appointment was announced on LinkedIn by Redesign Group Founder and Director Jo Pennycuick, who hailed the highly experienced Grover’s impressive track record in the travel retail industry.

Food & Beverage

From pop-up to powerhouse: Aïda extends Munich stay as compact concept shapes expansion ambitions

Aïda CEO Dominik Prousek speaks exclusively to The Moodie Davitt Report, as the compact concession’s remarkable sales productivity and traveller appeal secure an extended stay at one of Europe’s leading airports.

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Hamad International Airport adds a wellness pause to the passenger journey with Travel Recovery Studio

A 20-minute wellness break at Orchard Concourse C offers passengers a new way to recharge through guided sessions, combining breathing, stretching and gentle movement.

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“Canada comes to life” at Toronto Pearson Airport as local brands shape an expanding commercial offer

More than 30 new retail and dining offerings are joining Toronto Pearson’s commercial mix in 2026 through its partnerships with Avolta and Paradies Lagardère, with Canadian brands featuring prominently.

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Western Sydney International Airport announces car park offers ahead of 25 October opening

Sydney’s new 24-hour international gateway is putting parking choice and value in focus with three hours’ free parking and special rates ahead of its passenger opening.

Food & Confectionery

Shinsegae Duty Free serves up more K-food appeal with Manjun Gim seaweed snacks

The latest offering gives travellers another way to discover the flavours behind Korea’s fast-growing snack culture.

News

“The DNA of Iceland” – Gebr. Heinemann puts local identity at the heart of duty free at Keflavík Airport

The family-owned travel retailer has completed an ambitious upgrade across three stores, combining an expanded Icelandic offer with new international brands, digital services and destination-led design.

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Study claims German travel retail delivers €12.1 billion economic impact as national association calls for regulatory reform

A new Deloitte study highlights travel retail’s role in airport financing and connectivity while warning that regulatory barriers risk constraining Germany’s growth potential.

Cosmetics

L’Occitane en Provence sets sights on skin longevity with Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care launch

L’Occitane en Provence is building on more than 25 years of Immortelle research as it introduces its ‘Longevity by Nature’ philosophy and latest Divine Wrinkle Care innovation to global travel retail

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‘Elegance in Motion’ – Nadine Clour on Joseph Ribkoff’s next chapter in travel retail

Joseph Ribkoff Vice President Global Sales & Business Development Nadine Clour discusses the fashion house’s evolving global identity, its learnings from Auckland and Cairns airports and the new She Icons collection and campaign starring Elizabeth Hurley.

Moodie Davitt VIDEO

The Fraport-TAV strategy at Antalya Airport – Part 1

The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt paid a recent visit to one of Europe’s most exciting travel retail destinations, Antalya International Airport, to discover a story of growth, investment, quality and high-spending travellers. We complete a three-part review of that visit in words, images and video with an interview with Fraport-TAV General Manager Dr Frank Quante.