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Huge boost for Hainan offshore duty free as two new shops open tomorrow
The Chinese government’s determination to maximise domestic consumption is a central tenet of its support of the duty free industry. That support finds further voice tomorrow when two new offshore duty free shops open on Hainan Island. Read on for full details via The Moodie Davitt Report’s exclusive story. Read More
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Sense of Place: Tradition, partnerships, culture and craft
The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Venice, Poland, Australia and Hamburg. Read More
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Moodie Davitt Jobs: MG Cellars seeks Asia Pacific Regional Director
The Regional Director APAC will be accountable for MG Cellars' business in Asia Pacific travel retail and domestic markets. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free partners with online grocery delivery platform Market Kurly
Lotte Duty Free aims to build on the recent success of its online store by striking a promotional partnership with a popular grocery delivery platform. Read More
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Destination Dallas: FAB 2019 Award nominations, conference registration and hotel bookings now open
The countdown starts to the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards 2019 hosted by Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, with FAB Awards nominations, hotel and event registration now open. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – And when the wind blows...
“When the wind blows, " was his evocative, very Chinese way of saying that big opportunity lies ahead and that CNSC must be ready. Read more
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Dubai Airports seeks Head of Food & Beverages to lead and manage F&B portfolio
The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling the F&B offering at both Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports. Read More
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Kiehl’s to pop up at Singapore Changi Airport for Lunar New Year
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific is marking the Year of the Pig with a bold and immersive Kiehl’s pop-up at Changi featuring illustrations by artist Jonny Wan. Read More
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Dufry unveils new organisation to “foster full customer focus and drive organic growth generation”
Dufry today unveiled a major internal reorganisation that sees the world’s leading travel retailer restructured into four geographic divisions, combining current divisions 1 and 2 into a new Division Europe & Africa. Read More
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Paradies Lagardère and Raleigh–Durham International Airport celebrate expanded retail offer
Paradies Lagardère brings a host of “powerhouse” brands to an expanded and diverse retail programme at Raleigh–Durham International Airport. Read More
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Dallas Fort Worth named Global Airport of the Year for “exceptional service and innovation”
The Texan airport, which will play host to The Moodie Davitt Report's annual FAB Conference and Awards in June, wins a global accolade from a leading aviation title. Read More
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The Estée Lauder Companies recognised in 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
The beauty group has been highlighted as one of 230 firms committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. Read More
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Travel food group SSP reports healthy revenue growth in first quarter
Like-for-like sales growth, new concession gains and the acquisition of Stockheim contributed to a solid revenue performance in Q1, says food travel specialist SSP. Read More
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Turkey’s airports break through 200 million passenger mark in 2018
The country straddling eastern Europe and western Asia saw a surge in air traffic at its major airports in 2018, led by double-digit international growth. Read More
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Brand News
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Kiehl’s to pop up at Singapore Changi Airport for Lunar New Year
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific is marking the Year of the Pig with a bold and immersive Kiehl’s pop-up at Changi featuring illustrations by artist Jonny Wan. Read More
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Sovereign Brands launches McQueen and the Violet Fog gin; eyes travel retail
How about this for a brand name? Sovereign Brands describes the small-batch McQueen and the Violet Fog as “the next generation of gin” and is actively pursuing travel retail listings. Read More
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Paradies Lagardère and Raleigh–Durham International Airport celebrate expanded retail offer
Paradies Lagardère brings a host of “powerhouse” brands to an expanded and diverse retail programme at Raleigh–Durham International Airport. Read More
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Leonidas launches Chinese New Year gift box
The limited edition chocolate gift box is available to travellers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Read More
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The Estée Lauder Companies recognised in 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
The beauty group has been highlighted as one of 230 firms committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. Read More
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Natalie’s Candy Jar opens fourth store at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
The Terminal C store is the brand’s 13th airport location and debuts a new traveller-targeted design concept. Read More
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Molton Brown launches new range as part of fragrance-first strategy in travel retail
The eau de parfum collection will launch in September. “2019 will be a key year for Molton Brown within travel retail,” said the company. Read More
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CNSC wins major duty free retailer accolade at Yaok Luxury in China Awards
Luxury was the watchword at a glittering gala dinner in Shanghai last night hosted by Yaok, the powerful publishing-to-research group that specialises in studying and serving Chinese high net worth individuals. There was special recognition for an increasingly influential Chinese Read More
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Camus Caribbean Expedition Cognac arrives in Barbados
Ten casks of Camus Cognac have completed a voyage from French port La Rochelle to Barbados aboard tall ship De Gallant as part of an experiment into maturation under oceanic and tropical conditions. Read More
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L’Oréal launches Armani Code Absolu; reveals Ryan Reynolds as new face
The Canadian actor and producer will front the bestselling Giorgio Armani fragrance line, including upcoming release Armani Code Absolu, which launches in travel retail in April. Read More
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Olivia Burton launches watches and jewellery collections onboard Queen Elizabeth
UK accessories brand Olivia Burton has opened a shop-in-shop on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, in partnership with Dufry. Read More
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Estée Lauder launches skincare range Clinique iD in travel retail
Estée Lauder has launched customisable skincare range Clinique iD into global travel retail. Three moisturising products can be adapted to target specific skin concerns. Read More
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EuroItalia celebrates 40th anniversary in style
The Italian fragrance maker and distributor, which views travel retail as “the most important international window”, celebrated 40 years with a party at the striking Royal Villa of Monza. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Dubai Airports seeks Head of Food & Beverages to lead and manage F&B portfolio
The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling the F&B offering at both Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports. Read More
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Sense of Place: Tradition, partnerships, culture and craft
The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Venice, Poland, Australia and Hamburg. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free partners with online grocery delivery platform Market Kurly
Lotte Duty Free aims to build on the recent success of its online store by striking a promotional partnership with a popular grocery delivery platform. Read More
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Destination Dallas: FAB 2019 Award nominations, conference registration and hotel bookings now open
The countdown starts to the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards 2019 hosted by Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, with FAB Awards nominations, hotel and event registration now open. Read More
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Areas opens new branch of French bakery Paul at Madrid-Barajas Airport
It is the third branch of the well-known patisserie, café and restaurant at the airport, covering 502sq m and serving up to 209 guests at once. Read More
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Travel food group SSP reports healthy revenue growth in first quarter
Like-for-like sales growth, new concession gains and the acquisition of Stockheim contributed to a solid revenue performance in Q1, says food travel specialist SSP. Read More
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SSP America combines local and national flavours in Phoenix Sky Harbor openings
“Sense of place, taste of place and commitment to the community” are top of the agenda in the six openings this month at the airport’s John S. McCain III Terminal 3. Read More
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Gategroup invests in Israeli fund Cockpit Innovation for fresh insights into airline consumer trends
The Swiss catering giant paid an undisclosed sum for the stake, which follows investments from Boeing and the Israeli national carrier EL AL. Read More
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Features
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Sense of Place: Tradition, partnerships, culture and craft
The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Venice, Poland, Australia and Hamburg. Read More
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CNSC wins major duty free retailer accolade at Yaok Luxury in China Awards
Luxury was the watchword at a glittering gala dinner in Shanghai last night hosted by Yaok, the powerful publishing-to-research group that specialises in studying and serving Chinese high net worth individuals. There was special recognition for an increasingly influential Chinese Read More
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Jing Daily: Will cross-border selling via WeChat be the next big thing for travel retail?
The leading Chinese social networking site offers profound opportunities to target customers and achieve sales after travellers have left the airport, argues Azoya Consulting for Jing Daily. Read More
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EuroItalia celebrates 40th anniversary in style
The Italian fragrance maker and distributor, which views travel retail as “the most important international window”, celebrated 40 years with a party at the striking Royal Villa of Monza. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: Hitting new heights at Hamad International; Bacardi’s inner spirit
Hamad International’s Chief Operating Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer reveals all about the airport's ambitious third-stage development, while Bacardi CEO Mahesh Madhavan discusses innovation, travel retail, and his own fascinating leadership philosophy. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Duty Free Development Consulting Founder and CEO David Dayan
In the latest instalment of our popular series, David Dayan talks Tarzan and jungle life in Central Africa, a love of diamonds, chance encounters in Asia and becoming a Foodie. Read More
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World number one: Incheon Airport posts record duty free sales of US$2.4 billion in 2018
The South Korean gateway ranks as world number one airport for duty free sales in 2018 after posting a +14.8% increase year-on-year, outstripping a 9.9% growth in departing passengers. Beauty maintained a heady 40% share, reaching US$953 million. Read More
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Image of the day: On track at Riga International Airport
What do you do if you have a long, boring walkway between airport terminals? Simple. You turn it into a running track and create a ‘Wall of Triumph’ to honour your country’s athletes. Read More