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A great British collaboration: Bowmore launches Designed by Aston Martin, a limited-edition, travel retail exclusive collection
A remarkable collaboration between two outstanding British brands, one a famed luxury automobile manufacturer, the other a great Scotch whisky single malt producer, finds joyous expression in a new limited-edition, travel retail exclusive range. Read More
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Interview: Starbrands Travel Retail’s Maya Wang on navigating Hainan’s digital ecosytem
Chinese digital and social media is an extraordinary, ever-evolving and unique ecosystem but it’s also hugely complex. Maya Wang offers a range of key insights to seize the opportunities and avoid the pitfall. Read More
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Exclusive – Hainan Hinews Chief TV Host visits pioneering Estée Lauder, CDFG & Marriott Bonvoy collaboration
We proudly present an on location report by Lu Tian Qin, Chief TV host of Hinews.cn Media and Head of the Duty Free Channel, dedicated to an exciting collaboration between Estée Lauder, CDFG and Marriott Bonvoy Hainan Hotels. Read More
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FetchyFox names Joe Waller as Chief Revenue Officer
The much-respected food & beverage and retail executive joins the AI-driven Digital Marketplace specialist as the company steps up its mission to enhance the traveller experience and airport efficiency. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail brings Eye Love to Cairns Airport
Lagardère Travel Retail pays homage to a wide array of eyewear styles and brands with the opening of its sixth specialist store at the gateway to Far North Queensland. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Rain and shine, a room indoors and edging towards a revival
Those negative thoughts came and went in a moment – much like my umbrella. Because the upside – face to face contact with industry colleagues and friends after 17 long months – was priceless, joyous compensation. Read more
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ASUTIL webinar reveals pockets of improvement in Latin American travel retail; Mexico the leading light
A strong panel from travel retail businesses and industry associations gave some revealing insights into the pace of travel recovery across Latin America, where the COVID-19 vaccination programme is gathering momentum. Read More
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Marshall Retail Group extends presence at Washington National Airport with Capitol File News opening
WHSmith company Marshall Retail Group reveals its latest airport concept, Capitol File News, alongside a new InMotion store, at Ronald Reagan Washington National. Read More
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Priority Pass strikes lounges partnership with China Southern Airlines
The strategic partnership will give Priority Pass members access to the network of over 40 lounges managed and operated by China Southern Airlines. Read More
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Kering Eyewear first-half sales leap by +62% year-on-year
The company, which also exceeded its pre-COVID 2019 numbers by +22%, reported a particularly strong performance in the second quarter, with all brands and geographies driving growth. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free pledges stunning showcase for Hamad Airport expansion at Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Get ready for an exhibition stand on a scale and representing an ambition you will not have seen before. Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport are promising a breathtaking showcase at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo in October. Read More
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Hannah Tan-Gillies promoted to Brands Editor & Digital Marketing Manager at The Moodie Davitt Report
A richly deserved promotion for a rising star in the travel retail community. “She has brought a fresh, young and dynamic perspective to our brand coverage and her story treatments have set best-in-class standards,” says Chairman Martin Moodie. Read More
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North America and premium portfolio leads strong Diageo full-year performance; travel retail sales fall -62%
The leading drinks group’s largest and most profitable market, North America, led a robust performance in the year, with travel retail remaining subdued by restrictions on travel around the world. Read More
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Easing of travel restrictions boosts growth prospects for second half, says TAV Airports
With the opening of quarantine-free air travel from Turkey to Germany and Russia in June, TAV Airports predicts a robust recovery through the rest of 2021. Read More
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Brand News
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Interview: Starbrands Travel Retail’s Maya Wang on navigating Hainan’s digital ecosytem
Chinese digital and social media is an extraordinary, ever-evolving and unique ecosystem but it’s also hugely complex. Maya Wang offers a range of key insights to seize the opportunities and avoid the pitfall. Read More
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Exclusive – Hainan Hinews Chief TV Host visits pioneering Estée Lauder, CDFG & Marriott Bonvoy collaboration
We proudly present an on location report by Lu Tian Qin, Chief TV host of Hinews.cn Media and Head of the Duty Free Channel, dedicated to an exciting collaboration between Estée Lauder, CDFG and Marriott Bonvoy Hainan Hotels. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail brings Eye Love to Cairns Airport
Lagardère Travel Retail pays homage to a wide array of eyewear styles and brands with the opening of its sixth specialist store at the gateway to Far North Queensland. Read More
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Marshall Retail Group extends presence at Washington National Airport with Capitol File News opening
WHSmith company Marshall Retail Group reveals its latest airport concept, Capitol File News, alongside a new InMotion store, at Ronald Reagan Washington National. Read More
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Two Stacks Irish whiskey reveals Time Well Spent duo
Two Stacks Founder Liam Brogan says the latest offering of 12 and 20 Year Old expressions under the Time Well Spent name reflects the investment by the Mourne Mountains producer in developing artisanal Irish spirits. Read More
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Gucci Beauty reveals 100-year anniversary scent and extends Rouge à Lèvres Voile lipstick line
The Alchemist’s Garden 1921 pays homage to Gucci’s 100-year history. The brand has also extended the Rouge à Lèvres Voile lipstick range with five new shades. Read More
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Hershey seeks London-based Associate Customer Marketing Manager for travel retail
Candidates should possess strong commercial, marketing and analytical skills and have experience in the travel retail industry. Read More
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Kering Eyewear first-half sales leap by +62% year-on-year
The company, which also exceeded its pre-COVID 2019 numbers by +22%, reported a particularly strong performance in the second quarter, with all brands and geographies driving growth. Read More
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A great British collaboration: Bowmore launches Designed by Aston Martin, a limited-edition, travel retail exclusive collection
A remarkable collaboration between two outstanding British brands, one a famed luxury automobile manufacturer, the other a great Scotch whisky single malt producer, finds joyous expression in a new limited-edition, travel retail exclusive range. Read More
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North America and premium portfolio leads strong Diageo full-year performance; travel retail sales fall -62%
The leading drinks group’s largest and most profitable market, North America, led a robust performance in the year, with travel retail remaining subdued by restrictions on travel around the world. Read More
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TRI-POD Episode 6: Ignacio Vazquez Guerra, Bacardi Global Head of Marketing Travel Retail
Ignacio Vasquez assumed his role at a profoundly challenging time for the travel retail channel but his perspective is all about opportunity rather than constraints. The latest episode of our popular TRI-POD series is a warm, engaging and breezy encounter. Read More
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Longchamp reveals latest boutique concept at Munich Airport T2
Longchamp opens a concept that mirrors the style of its flagship store in Paris with Munich Airport retail subsidiary Eurotrade. Read More
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Burberry Hero: Coty reveals new masculine fragrance from Burberry
The fragrance will be available in Asia Pacific and Europe travel retail on 1 August, with a planned roll-out for Americas travel retail in November. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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FetchyFox names Joe Waller as Chief Revenue Officer
The much-respected food & beverage and retail executive joins the AI-driven Digital Marketplace specialist as the company steps up its mission to enhance the traveller experience and airport efficiency. Read More
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ASUTIL webinar reveals pockets of improvement in Latin American travel retail; Mexico the leading light
A strong panel from travel retail businesses and industry associations gave some revealing insights into the pace of travel recovery across Latin America, where the COVID-19 vaccination programme is gathering momentum. Read More
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Easing of travel restrictions boosts growth prospects for second half, says TAV Airports
With the opening of quarantine-free air travel from Turkey to Germany and Russia in June, TAV Airports predicts a robust recovery through the rest of 2021. Read More
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Virtual Travel Retail Expo draws further support from leading travel retailers as more exhibitors sign up
Many more leading travel retailers and airport companies have signed up to attend the Virtual Travel Retail Expo in recent days, with further exhibitors also named. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail first-half revenue falls but China and US “tailwinds” offer positive signals
Lagardère Travel Retail benefits from the restart of US domestic travel and healthy growth in China, as sales pick up strongly in the second quarter. Read More
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Interview: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Akbar Al Baker on compassion, commitment and conviction
“We needed to show resilience. We needed to show leadership. We needed to show people that we have compassion,” says the charismatic Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free leader. Read More
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Transforming travel dining: SSP Group named as Knowledge Hub Partner for FAB 2021 at the Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Travel restaurateur SSP lends its backing to the Virtual Travel Retail Expo by becoming a partner of the food & beverage module of the Knowledge Hub at the all-digital event (11-15 October). Read More
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World Duty Free opens at Manchester Airport’s upgraded Terminal Two
The airport has also announced that popular High Street café brands Pret-a-Manger and Starbucks will commence trading from the terminal early August. Aegean will join the airline roster in T2 tomorrow. Read More
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Features
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Exclusive – Hainan Hinews Chief TV Host visits pioneering Estée Lauder, CDFG & Marriott Bonvoy collaboration
We proudly present an on location report by Lu Tian Qin, Chief TV host of Hinews.cn Media and Head of the Duty Free Channel, dedicated to an exciting collaboration between Estée Lauder, CDFG and Marriott Bonvoy Hainan Hotels. Read More
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ASUTIL webinar reveals pockets of improvement in Latin American travel retail; Mexico the leading light
A strong panel from travel retail businesses and industry associations gave some revealing insights into the pace of travel recovery across Latin America, where the COVID-19 vaccination programme is gathering momentum. 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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Interview: Hotel Shilla Travel Retail President Ingyu Han spells out significance of Hainan alliance
“We will make great efforts to create the best synergy through cooperation between HTDF – which has successfully entered Hainan – and Shilla, which has wide brand networks and an advanced operating system,” says Hotel Shilla Travel Retail President Ingyu Han of the recent Read More
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Lotte Duty Free wows with new-look ‘content commerce’ online platform
Lotte Duty Free today unveiled a bold transformation of its online platform into a ‘content commerce’ proposition in the form of a storytelling magazine. “As the ecommerce market is rapidly evolving, we are moving into an era of hyper-personalisation,” says Read More
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Interview: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Akbar Al Baker on compassion, commitment and conviction
“We needed to show resilience. We needed to show leadership. We needed to show people that we have compassion,” says the charismatic Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free leader. Read More
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DFS unveils 7th annual First Class Beauty campaign – ‘Best of You’
Over the past seven years First Class Beauty has grown to be one of travel retail’s most eagerly anticipated campaigns and this year DFS promises to spark empowerment and champion diversity. Read More
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Pernod Ricard and Shiseido leaders Alexandre Ricard and Masahiko Uotani join Virtual Travel Retail Expo Knowledge Hub line-up
Two of the biggest names in travel retail join a powerful speakers’ line-up in the Knowledge Hub at the forthcoming Virtual Travel Retail Expo. Both the companies they lead are also exhibiting at the landmark event. Read More