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The Moodie Davitt 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, and why allowing travellers to customise their experience represents the way forward for the business. Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail signs up as Platinum Partner for Trinity Forum; hotel registration opens
Lagardère Travel Retail joins a growing list of major industry companies in its support of The Trinity Forum 2018. Hotel registration for the Shanghai event is also now open. Read More
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Seeking new & innovative dining experiences: Cairns Airport to issue T2 F&B tenders
Two packages of five outlets are on offer. Bidders are being encouraged to work with regional producers and one key location has been set aside for an "iconic" local offering. Read More
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Rest in peace Samuel Kauffman – Statesman of South American travel retail
“We have a past of accomplishment and a future of ambition,” he said during his opening of the 2004 conference in Salvador, Brazil. They were watchwords not just for ASUTIL but for a regional business sector that was modernising fast. 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 Blog: This changes everything: Towards a smoke-free, duty-free world
It potentially turns a dying category into a resurgent one. For once our industry is (positively) disrupting itself, rather than playing the role of passive disruptee. Read more
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Gatwick passenger app wins two awards – and further digital innovations are planned
Advanced chat bots, augmented reality wayfinding and the airport-wide use of the Internet of Things are set to be rolled out in coming months. Read More
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Tea Forté extends travel retail footprint with new product assortments
Tea Forté is bolstering its travel retail presence through the launch of several new lines, including Matcha, Chakra, Bleu, Hanami, and in-store demonstrations. Read More
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“Considerable potential”: Fine foods to the fore in Heinemann’s test campaign at Munich Airport
"We want to allocate more space to fine food in shops,” says the retailer. “This category is a promising additional source of business and is distinctly different from the rest of the assortment.” Read More
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Lagardère Travel Retail extends footprint into Austrian railway stations
This month’s acquisition of Tekro’s railway locations takes Lagardère Travel Retail into the Austrian railway food & beverage channel for the first time. Read More
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“Delicious dishes very fast”: Paradies Lagardère brings P.F. Chang’s to Los Angeles International Airport
The upscale casual restaurant offers an a-la-carte menu with most dishes cooked in a Northern-style Chinese wok at 900 degrees following an ancient technique. Read More
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Royal Salute Wedding Edition sells for US$10,000 at London Heathrow
A bottle of the special whisky, created to mark the upcoming nuptials of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, was sold within 12 hours of being on shelf. Read More
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World Duty Free selects exclusive BenRiach cask for Heathrow World Whisky Day
A combined team of World Duty Free tasters and a group of spirits enthusiasts from the Heathrow Airport team selected the 12yo BenRiach. Read More
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HMSHost expands footprint in China with eight openings in new Shanghai shopping centre
Four international brands have been introduced to China for the first time and are joined by a mix of local favourites. Read More
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Brand News
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Tea Forté extends travel retail footprint with new product assortments
Tea Forté is bolstering its travel retail presence through the launch of several new lines, including Matcha, Chakra, Bleu, Hanami, and in-store demonstrations. Read More
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Coty releases Hugo Boss fragrance duo in travel retail
New releases are Hugo Boss the Scent for Her, available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml, and the Boss Bottled United fragrance, created to celebrate the new Boss Parfums Soccer campaign. 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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Royal Salute Wedding Edition sells for US$10,000 at London Heathrow
A bottle of the special whisky, created to mark the upcoming nuptials of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, was sold within 12 hours of being on shelf. Read More
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World Duty Free selects exclusive BenRiach cask for Heathrow World Whisky Day
A combined team of World Duty Free tasters and a group of spirits enthusiasts from the Heathrow Airport team selected the 12yo BenRiach. Read More
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Beauty make-over: DFS opens two new T Galleria stores in Macau
With business resurgent in Macau, DFS opens two more T Gallerias, both with beauty at the core of the offer. Read More
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‘New level of luxury’: Le Clos and William Grant launch Glenfiddich Gallery at Dubai Airport
The Glenfiddich Gallery enables shoppers to select one of six rare whiskies, personalise their packaging and receive their purchase on the spot. Read More
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Swiss natural cosmetics brand Rausch launches in travel retail with Dufry
50 of Rausch's paraben and silicon-free bodycare and haircare products are now available at Dufry's new generation store at Zürich Airport. Read More
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Paul & Shark pops up with personalisation concept at T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS
The pop-up includes an embroidery machine which enables customers to personalise their purchases with names or initials. Read More
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Cabeau cruises into a new collaboration with Tallink Group
The partnership marks Cabeau’s first listing in the cruise channel, which the travel accessories specialist describes as a "natural fit” for its products. Read More
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Ted Baker opens boutique at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2
The British fashion & accessories brand's first store at Singapore Changi Airport offers men's and women's apparel, accessories and exclusive items. 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
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Tee off: Loch Lomond Whiskies signs Paul Lawrie as brand ambassador
1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie joins fellow Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie as a brand ambassador. The Paul Lawrie Autograph Edition whisky will be released soon in time for The Open. Read More
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Features
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The Moodie Davitt 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, and why allowing travellers to customise their experience represents the way forward for the 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
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Carnival time in the Middle East: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approves Dubai Cruise Terminal as central hub for booming cruise tourism sector
The spectacular facility will open in October 2020 following an agreement designed to transform Dubai into a major maritime tourism hub. Read More
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Live and online: Moodie Davitt Interactive for May 2018; special TFWA Asia Pacific edition
Welcome to the latest edition of Moodie Davitt Interactive – our fusion of print and digital titles – with a focus on the Asia Pacific market, as delegates gather for the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: Talking a new wine language in travel retail
A partnership between drinks distribution business Duty Free Global and Groupe Grands Chais de France could be a potential game changer in travel retail’s burgeoning wine sector, as our cover story attests. Read More