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Tito’s Handmade Vodka steps in as Diamond Partner in support of The Moodie Davitt Report Smile Raising Charity Dinner
The US vodka producer maintains its admirable tradition of supporting good causes as support for the charity dinner on behalf of cleft charity Smile Train soars. The event is now shaping as a sell-out affair. Read More
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Images of the Day: Auckland Airport says “Nau mai, haere mai” to returning Chinese group tourists
Nau mai, haere mai (Welcome. Come). Today’s images come from Auckland Airport, showing memorable scenes of the arrival of Chinese tour groups from Shanghai, the first from the Chinese city to arrive in New Zealand since early 2020. Read More
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Interview: Augustinus Bader CEO Charles Rosier on the brand achieving Unicorn status
The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan-Gillies catches up with Augustinus Bader CEO Charles Rosier to discuss the brand’s recent US$1 billion valuation, its big travel retail push and what comes next. Read More
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Shanghai Hongqiao Airport resumes international flight operations
The airport’s 140 travel retail outlets including duty free shops and restaurants have also reopened for travellers. Read More
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Interview: Rituals and Dufry on unlocking the potential of the wellbeing category
In this interview, Dufry’s Romina Gabarro and Antonin Carreau and Rituals CEO Raymond Cloosterman talk about their new Spanish airport partnership and a joint mission to expand the wellbeing category in travel retail. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Poignancy, reunions and celebration in the Philippines
Exquisite. As was the wine selection, all chosen by Chim – a wine aficionado – from his extensive home cellar. Not quite so extensive by the time we finished. Read more
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Boots opens latest store at Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
The new outlet at Heathrow Terminal 3 features a wide selection of products from the Boots portfolio as the retailer extends its presence in travel environments. Read More
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Local Heroes: Otter Craft Distilling outlines its pride and principles
In the first edition of our new column dedicated to emerging local and national brands across all categories and geographies, we shine the spotlight on Australia’s Otter Craft Distilling. Read More
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“Ocean State of Mind” — Explora Journeys introduces sustainable onboard retail concept
The Journey is the first cruise retail offer to seek out partners with accredited eco-credentials including B Corp Certification and The Butterfly Mark. Read More
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Hong Kong International Airport passenger traffic resurgence quickens
While on the one hand underlining the devastating impact of the COVID-19 crisis, the figures also highlight the exciting upside that is fast becoming reality for Hong Kong’s aviation, tourism and travel retail sectors. Read More
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Yaok Institute study highlights new trends that will shape China’s luxury market
The report reveals a slowdown in domestic luxury consumption in 2022, a projected strong resurgence in 2023 and some compelling insights into new consumer trends. Read More
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Images of the Day: Lights out as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport celebrates Earth Hour 2023
Mumbai Duty Free may have been plunged into darkness but it was all for a good cause and the retailer was still lighting up the traveller experience. Read More
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In Memoriam: Sng Bee Kuan
The Moodie Davitt Report joins with members of the travel retail community in mourning and grieving dear Bee, a loving, beautiful person lost too soon. Read More
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Pet-sonality Profile with Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Meet Deidre Roache and Ollie
In our popular column in association with Tito’s, ARI Global Research & Insights Manager Deirdre Roache introduces us to Oliver Plunkett Pearse Roache, better known as Ollie. Read More
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Brand News
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International Brand Builders adds new beauty products to portfolio
It’s A 10 Haircare and Be A 10 Cosmetics aim to expand brand awareness and trial products in the channel, with the Americas as their launch base. Read More
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Bitmore seals partnership with Blueprint and BORN Nordic
The partners aim to build the consumer technology and accessories brand’s footprint in travel retail in the Nordic region and beyond. Read More
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Marcolin appoints Lara Marogna as Group Style and Product Development Director
Marcolin’s former Creative Director assumes a key new role for the Italian eyewear powerhouse. Read More
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Interview: Augustinus Bader CEO Charles Rosier on the brand achieving Unicorn status
The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan-Gillies catches up with Augustinus Bader CEO Charles Rosier to discuss the brand’s recent US$1 billion valuation, its big travel retail push and what comes next. Read More
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Interview: Rituals and Dufry on unlocking the potential of the wellbeing category
In this interview, Dufry’s Romina Gabarro and Antonin Carreau and Rituals CEO Raymond Cloosterman talk about their new Spanish airport partnership and a joint mission to expand the wellbeing category in travel retail. Read More
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“Reimagining comfort on the go” – Cabeau launches next-generation travel pillow
Dubbed as the “travel neck pillow from the future”, Cabeau says the new product “brings innovation to a stagnant category” and ensures no head droop, no drool and no snoring. Read More
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Tito’s Handmade Vodka steps in as Diamond Partner in support of The Moodie Davitt Report Smile Raising Charity Dinner
The US vodka producer maintains its admirable tradition of supporting good causes as support for the charity dinner on behalf of cleft charity Smile Train soars. The event is now shaping as a sell-out affair. Read More
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Local Heroes: Otter Craft Distilling outlines its pride and principles
In the first edition of our new column dedicated to emerging local and national brands across all categories and geographies, we shine the spotlight on Australia’s Otter Craft Distilling. Read More
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“Ocean State of Mind” — Explora Journeys introduces sustainable onboard retail concept
The Journey is the first cruise retail offer to seek out partners with accredited eco-credentials including B Corp Certification and The Butterfly Mark. Read More
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Philippe Farnier assumes key local market and travel retail role as Parfums Christian Dior Executive Vice President International
Parfums Christian Dior President and Chief Executive Officer Véronique Courtois has lauded the key appointment of the highly regarded business leader. Read More
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Wella expands travel retail presence in Frankfurt with Gebr. Heinemann
The haircare to nailcare beauty brand boosts its strong travel retail ambitions through a striking new collaboration. Read More
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Puig travel retail sales surge in 2022, outstripping pre-pandemic 2019 by +28%
Travel retail was a driving force as Puig closed 2022 with record net revenues of €3,620 million, an increase of +40% against the prior year. Read More
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Lancôme and China Duty Free Group team up to reveal first-ever Super Serums pop-up
The animation, launched to coincide with International Women’s Day, features the world’s first holographic avatar experience and showcases Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique and Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serums. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Shanghai Hongqiao Airport resumes international flight operations
The airport’s 140 travel retail outlets including duty free shops and restaurants have also reopened for travellers. Read More
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The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2023
We bring you a new edition of our column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more. LATEST: Bahrain Duty Free CEO Bassam Al Wardi pays tribute to a record-breaking team. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free opens Busan café to support the developmentally disabled
Aside from opening this café, the South Korean travel retail giant also donated 20 million (US$15,600) for a barista training programme to provide employment opportunities to those with developmental disabilities. Read More
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Travel Food Services launches First Class menu at Mumbai Airport’s Adani Lounge
The luxury culinary offerings at the lounge, curated by award-winning chef Rajesh Shetty, are now available to First Class passengers. Read More
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Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten calls commercial RFPs
The redeveloped terminal will feature extensive retail and food & beverage concession units, with seven of these announced today. Read More
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Delaware North introduces three Ironclad Coffee locations at Richmond International Airport
The brand owns two cafés in close proximity to the Virginia airport, and now has new venues in the A and B concourses of the travel hub, along with a pre-security outlet. Read More
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Airport Retail Enterprises to launch two new F&B concepts at London Luton Airport
Premium Italian dining concept Nolito and Avalon, an Australia-inspired coffee and grab & go offer, will open soon. Read More
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Heavyweight ground transport panel announced for AAA Retail & Commercial Forum
Uber, Hertz, Wilson Parking and Sydney Airport will discuss the issues facing ground transport operators at a special session at the Retail & Commercial Forum in Brisbane in July. Read More
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Features
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Interview: Augustinus Bader CEO Charles Rosier on the brand achieving Unicorn status
The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan-Gillies catches up with Augustinus Bader CEO Charles Rosier to discuss the brand’s recent US$1 billion valuation, its big travel retail push and what comes next. Read More
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Interview: Rituals and Dufry on unlocking the potential of the wellbeing category
In this interview, Dufry’s Romina Gabarro and Antonin Carreau and Rituals CEO Raymond Cloosterman talk about their new Spanish airport partnership and a joint mission to expand the wellbeing category in travel retail. Read More
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Local Heroes: Otter Craft Distilling outlines its pride and principles
In the first edition of our new column dedicated to emerging local and national brands across all categories and geographies, we shine the spotlight on Australia’s Otter Craft Distilling. Read More
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Pet-sonality Profile with Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Meet Deidre Roache and Ollie
In our popular column in association with Tito’s, ARI Global Research & Insights Manager Deirdre Roache introduces us to Oliver Plunkett Pearse Roache, better known as Ollie. Read More
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Images of the Day: Duty Free Philippines delivers a runway welcome
Today’s images capture one of the most compelling brand statements by any airport retailer worldwide. Read More
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Lancôme and China Duty Free Group team up to reveal first-ever Super Serums pop-up
The animation, launched to coincide with International Women’s Day, features the world’s first holographic avatar experience and showcases Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique and Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serums. Read More
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The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2023
We bring you a new edition of our column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more. LATEST: Bahrain Duty Free CEO Bassam Al Wardi pays tribute to a record-breaking team. Read More
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Valentino Beauty and Extime team up for Born in Roma Intense pop-up in Paris CDG
An immersive product discovery experience and a playful claw machine await travellers at the dazzling pink pop-up. Read More