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On location: Sydney Airport and Heinemann unveil Maison Christian Dior pop-up boutique in Australian first
The Moodie Davitt Report went down under to witness the opening of Australia’s first Maison Christian Dior at Sydney Airport, one of just three airport locations in Asia Pacific to feature the pop-up boutique. Read More
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GDFS opens Shanghai ‘Experience Store’; plans 30 shops by year-end
Experience products in-store, order them online. That's the formula GDFS is nurturing with great success as it expands its China network. Read More
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San Francisco Airport seeks retail and F&B partners in T2 and T3
San Francisco International Airport has issued RFPs covering one retail unit (to house sunglasses or cosmetics) plus food kiosks and a restaurant in T3. Read More
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‘Kiss & Fly’: Giorgio Armani LA Lip Vibes pop-up lands at Los Angeles Airport
"An exceptional event": The pop-up, in partnership with DFS Group and JCDecaux North America, features a Lip Bar, 'selfie ATM' and an engraving service. Read More
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Athens International Airport launches food & beverage tender
The contract is for a fast food burger outlet with a surface area of 526sq m. It will run until 31 October 2023, with an extension option of two years and six months. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Drawing breath before a moment of distilling history
"With just your word, a handshake, a dram? What a firm and lasting promise I am!" We are on location for a historic moment in the life of leading single malt The Macallan. Read more
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Voodoo Brewing Co opens craft beer pop-up at Pittsburgh Airport
Regional flavour: The 225sq ft pop-up pub offers up to 12 draft lines, a collection of year-round and seasonal brews, chips and Beelzebub Salsa. Read More
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Changi Airport continues Sesame Street family fun events for June school holidays
Live shows and meet and greet sessions will feature while a cardboard art installation will take travellers on a journey to Central and Eastern Europe. Read More
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L’Oréal acquires US professional haircolour brand Pulp Riot
L'Oréal, which will amplify Pulp Riot's international development, said the brand's creative artistry and stylist powered education will inspire the entire Professional Products division. Read More
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Changi Airport Group seeks F&B partners for T1 opportunities
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has invited potential partners to bid for a brand name fast food concession in Terminal 1, alongside several F&B kiosk contracts. Read More
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Airports Company South Africa tender dispute with Big Five taken to Constitutional Court
The case also involves Flemingo and Tourvest and revolves around whether a 2009 tender won by Big Five can be reissued. A ruling will be made soon after an appeal was heard in court this week. Read More
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DFASS appoints Mike Osorio as President Organizational Change & Effectiveness
The former DFS Group Region President, Americas/Pacific Islands/Japan joins Benny Klepach's fast-evolving DFASS Group in a key strategic role. Read More
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Autogrill consolidated revenue posts solid rise in early 2018
A strong performance from the airports channel boosted the results with +6.6% revenue growth at constant exchange rates, to €779.9 million. Read More
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Cruise numbers for 2017 pass projections as Asia drives growth
Some 28 million people are expected to go on an ocean cruise this year as new figures from CLIA suggest that actual cruise numbers in 2017 smashed projections. Read More
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Brand News
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‘Kiss & Fly’: Giorgio Armani LA Lip Vibes pop-up lands at Los Angeles Airport
"An exceptional event": The pop-up, in partnership with DFS Group and JCDecaux North America, features a Lip Bar, 'selfie ATM' and an engraving service. Read More
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L’Oréal acquires US professional haircolour brand Pulp Riot
L'Oréal, which will amplify Pulp Riot's international development, said the brand's creative artistry and stylist powered education will inspire the entire Professional Products division. Read More
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On location: Sydney Airport and Heinemann unveil Maison Christian Dior pop-up boutique in Australian first
The Moodie Davitt Report went down under to witness the opening of Australia’s first Maison Christian Dior at Sydney Airport, one of just three airport locations in Asia Pacific to feature the pop-up boutique. Read More
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Giorgio Armani Beauty names Cate Blanchett as Global Beauty Ambassador
As of now actress Cate Blanchett will represent Giorgio Armani Beauty’s skincare, make-up and fragrance categories. She has been the face of the Sì fragrance since 2013. Read More
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Guerlain turns up the intensity with new L’Homme Idéal fragrance
L’Homme Idéal L'Intense, a spicy, woody oriental eau de parfum, is said to reveal the character of each fragrance in the L'Homme Idéal collection. Read More
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Brown-Forman launches travel retail-exclusive BenRiach 10yo
BenRiach 10yo triple distilled single malt, matured in first-fill American bourbon barrels and first-fill Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, is launching this month in global travel retail. Read More
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Paul & Shark completes hat-trick of store openings at Sheremetyevo Airport
Paul & Shark's third store at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport has opened in the new domestic Terminal B, in partnership with Imperial Duty Free. Read More
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INCC targets North Asian market with Mercedes-Benz Club Blue fragrance
INCC Parfums said it is key for a worldwide brand such as Mercedes-Benz to adapt itself to the needs and requests of different countries. Read More
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Revlon appoints Debra Perelman as President and CEO
The company's first female CEO, who has a track record for innovation, said she is committed to driving Revlon to compete and thrive in today’s dynamic beauty environment. Read More
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“The beginning of an exciting new chapter”: Edrington unveils new Macallan distillery
Edrington Global Travel Retail Managing Director Igor Boyadjian hails the spectacular distillery opening as "a once in a lifetime event" and "a wonderful asset" for The Macallan brand. Read on for reaction and images. Read More
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J. Cortès restructures and makes key appointment to support Asia Pacific market
Emmanuel Claerbout is named Export Manager for Asia Pacific as Tissa Dissanayaka leaves the company to pursue other interests. Read More
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Pre-registration opens for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2018
This year's TFWA World Exhibition & Conference will run from 30 September to 5 October at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The Digital Village, introduced last year, will be open from 2 to 5 October. Read More
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Taylor Morris eyes travel retail opportunities with World Duty Free listing
"British success story for eyewear": The UK sunglasses brand is now available at London Heathrow T3 and T5, London Gatwick North Terminal and London Stansted. Read More
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Features
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“The beginning of an exciting new chapter”: Edrington unveils new Macallan distillery
Edrington Global Travel Retail Managing Director Igor Boyadjian hails the spectacular distillery opening as "a once in a lifetime event" and "a wonderful asset" for The Macallan brand. Read on for reaction and images. Read More
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Harding Retail hails “innovative approach to retail at sea” as Marella Explorer is launched
We go on location to bring you comment, reaction and images as Marella Cruises launches its newest and biggest ship, the Marella Explorer, complete with an ambitious retail offer. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Interview: Shiseido Travel Retail Asia Pacific General Manager Kenji Calméjane
As Shiseido Group enters the second phase of its Vision 2020 strategy, Calméjane talks about a stellar Shiseido brand performance and being a pioneer in the J-Beauty wave. Read More
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Interview: Etihad Airways’ Linda Celestino on consumers, customisation and changing inflight retail
Etihad Airways Vice President Guest Experience and Service Delivery Linda Celestino speaks about the decision to appoint Retail inMotion as the airline's partner for inflight retail. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Interview: Alfred Cointreau on traditions, family ties and the travel retail opportunity
Alfred Cointreau, a member of the sixth generation of the Cointreau family, talks to The Moodie Davitt Report about the brand's heritage, its latest campaign and what the future holds for one of the drinks industry's great names. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: Kering Eyewear unveils mega Gucci travel retail campaign
In a global Moodie Davitt Report exclusive, Kering Eyewear Head of Centralised Channels Omar Hagi discusses the launch of an ambitious worldwide travel retail campaign for Gucci eyewear this month. In The Foodie Report, we meet Indonesian food & beverage Read More
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‘Illusion of Stars’: Lotte Duty Free celebrates Grand Opening of Star Lounge
"Star Lounge will become a new milestone in the Korean duty free industry," says Lotte Duty Free Shop CEO Jang Sun-woo as the sector giant celebrates the opening of South Korea's biggest travel retail VIP facility. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Essence Corp Vice President Patricia Bona
Multi-lingual Patricia Bona talks love at first sight and the joys of teaching, the importance of giving back and the ties between a knight and a sherpa. Read More