Food & Beverage
The acquisition marks a milestone for Lagardère Travel Retail in Germany, giving it entry to Munich Airport while bolstering its growing food & beverage network in the market.
A landmark cross-category activation developed with Gebr. Heinemann brings Valentino Eyewear and
Valentino Beauty together in an immersive retail experience.
EviDenS de Beauté Commercial Director Frédéric Carrera and International Marketing Manager Julie Hui reveal how Franco-Japanese heritage, selective partnerships and longevity science are shaping the brand’s future.
Stu Gregor describes himself (he may have a very large business card) as a drinks whisperer, eater, investor, loud talker, professional speaker, business owner and author. Phew. And you might add to that list, great, funny and down-to-earth company.
Images of the Day
Today’s images showcase how the travel retail community and brands are marking Diwali, the Festival of Lights (8 November), through a vibrant mix of festive greetings, creative campaigns and colourful airport displays.
Food & Confectionery
The latest airport location showcases the brand’s heritage, bestselling food and drink collections and distinctive approach to gifting.
News
Our regular column brings you the latest people moves and happenings in the travel retail and aviation sectors.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
The opening marks a key milestone in Flemingo’s strategic partnership with Global Ports Holding, with further stores planned in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and a Caribbean debut to follow in 2027.
The deadline is fast approaching to nominate candidates for the industry’s only pan-industry, people-first awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of teams and individuals across frontline and back-of-house travel retail roles.
Ricola has appointed former Nestlé executive Joan Moreno to lead its travel retail business, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and unlocking growth opportunities.
Collectively, the latest numbers from Haikou Customs portray an encouraging rise in average spend.
As with August, sales fell well short of passenger growth, indicating a much-softened spending pattern. Foreigners generated 73% of sales but revenues were down -3.8% year-on-year despite a +25.1% rise in customer numbers
Frankfurt Airport puts the Festival of Lights in the retail spotlight for the first time, with a campaign built around last-minute gifting for travellers flying to India.
Diageo’s first-quarter net sales rose +1.2% to US$4.9 billion, with double-digit travel retail growth supporting gains in Asia Pacific as North America remained under pressure.
Lindt Global Travel Retail Marketing Director Andres Chaveyriat shares the company’s recipe for flavour discovery, shopper engagement and premium gifting with The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan.
Running until 25 December, the holiday-themed podium pairs Chanel’s signature beauty collections with personalised services, interactive features and special customer benefits.
The Moodie Davitt Report paid a visit to Jalisco province this week to discover the story behind Teremana Tequila, one that blends people, provenance and passion.
Our latest digital newsletter delivers a sweeping round-up of the latest global travel retail industry news.
Six commercial teams share €18,000 in prize money after independent mystery shoppers award airport outlets an average score of 86 out of 100.
In this video interview, filmed during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, Lindt Global Travel Retail Marketing Director Andres Chaveyriat speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan about flavour innovation, premiumisation and turning confectionery into a destination category.
Located in Terminal 2’s Central Tunnel, the 141sq m digital installation uses immersive visuals and local storytelling to showcase Shanghai’s cultural identity and urban character.
The Melbourne-born chocolatier celebrates 68 years of growth, building on its heritage with a 13-store network that includes four Australian airports.
In this edition, our resident TREX Master, The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, discovers a trio of outstanding single malt whiskies from Lark Distillery in Tasmania, Australia.
Experienced operators can pursue four lounge locations across the two Bulgarian airports, with expressions of interest due by 15 November.
Growth in Coty’s core Prestige brands and Asia travel retail provided bright spots as first-quarter revenue declined -1% year-on-year and the beauty group advanced its portfolio transformation under the Coty.Curated framework.
Airport International Group, the operator of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, today launched its Request for Qualification for the Master Duty Free, Food & Beverage and Convenience concessions, extending through 2039.
The Australian hydration soda brand is inviting investors to back retail growth, its next product roll-out and a targeted move into the US market.
