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The QDF Series (2): Qatar Duty Free steps up its innovation agenda
In the second episode of our special series we showcase the latest addition to Qatar Duty Free’s luxury line-up and some exciting new offers in its food & beverage and mainstream retail. Read More
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Westover produces commanding performance to capture Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
The three-day Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival is the showpiece of the Irish flat racing season and provides a big international showcase for the leading travel retailer. Read More
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Hainan government unveils second duty free stimulus package
The event is being hosted by five travel retailers – China Duty Free Group, GDF Plaza, HTDF, Shenzhen Duty Free Group and CNSC. Read More
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Hainan Offshore Duty Free Shopping Festival attracts ‘unprecedented’ financial support
The mega event, designed to stimulate the island province’s all-important duty free shopping sector, will run until year-end and feature over 50 promotions. Read More
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Images of the Day: Toasting recovery in Thiruvananthapuram
The traditional Ganapathi homam opening ceremony – a ritual that evokes happiness, prosperity and good health – offered a symbolic reflection of the encouraging recovery within India’s travel retail sector from the COVID-19 crisis. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: A chance encounter with a great airport food pioneer
When the definitive history of airport dining is written, the breakthrough influence of the original Heathrow Caviar House Seafood Bar may be viewed as the seminal moment that food quality and consumer satisfaction first got a look in. Read more
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Cruise market web searches and trip purchases weakened in May, says new report
A report from digital intelligence provider Similarweb shows a recent weakening of growth in cruiseline trip searches and in conversion to bookings, suggesting that economic risk factors are dampening demand. Read More
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Estée Lauder partners with King Power to launch Luxury Fragrance Collection
To celebrate the Southeast Asia-first launch, the partners hosted a special VIP event. A pop-up is open at the King Power Duty Free Mall through to the end of July. Read More
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New utu platform pledges to put the power of tax refunds in consumer hands
The new service claims to change the way tax free shopping refunds are handled, based on principles that benefit travelling shoppers. Read More
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IPP Group advances plans for first Vietnamese Free Trade Zone shopping complex
Phú Quoc, often dubbed as ‘Pearl Island’ or ‘Emerald Island’, boasts some of Asia’s most beautiful beaches. Read More
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Moodie Davitt launches Travel Retail Women’s Euro 2022 Predictor Contest
The launch marks travel retail’s first such competition to focus on women’s sport. Multiple women’s charities are set to benefit. Read More
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CPI to offer specialist airport commercial programmes for a post-COVID world
The commercially focused programmes enable airports to upskill their commercial teams at a critical time in sector history. Read More
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Jewel Changi Airport to open seven new Asian cuisine F&B outlets
The eclectic mix of seven new eateries will offer Singaporean, Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine, all opening between this month and September. Read More
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DFS Group teams up with fashion label XOXOGOODBOY for exclusive Australia launch
Founded in Seoul, youth fashion label XOXOGOODBOY is introduced to the Australian market this month at T Galleria by DFS in Sydney. Read More
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Brand News
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Estée Lauder partners with King Power to launch Luxury Fragrance Collection
To celebrate the Southeast Asia-first launch, the partners hosted a special VIP event. A pop-up is open at the King Power Duty Free Mall through to the end of July. Read More
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DFS Group teams up with fashion label XOXOGOODBOY for exclusive Australia launch
Founded in Seoul, youth fashion label XOXOGOODBOY is introduced to the Australian market this month at T Galleria by DFS in Sydney. Read More
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L’Oréal, Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners partner to launch luxury beauty brand
L’Oréal Group, Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners will own a near-equal share of the project, which promises to showcase Korean beauty and heritage. Read More
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Born in the USA: Tito’s Handmade Vodka reveals Star-Spangled bottle bag
In a double celebration, Tito’s marks US Independence Day on 4 July and commemorates the brand’s 25th anniversary. Read More
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BERetail and Friedrichshafen Airport celebrate opening of Lakepoint duty free store
BERetail is the largest supply partner for the 300sq m store which opens officially today. The German airport store includes a lounge area that invites passengers to take their time shopping. Read More
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TFWA reveals social events diary for Cannes show
The association’s updated programme includes a ‘Get Together’ opening cocktail on 2 October. The TFWA Lounge returns, along with late evening sessions at the Carlton Beach venue. Read More
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Oettinger Davidoff reveals solid increase in revenue and profitability in 2021
Leading cigar maker Oettinger Davidoff has announced a +8% rise in turnover year-on-year in 2021, with cigar production rising +35% in volume terms; travel retail was hit by the lack of business in Asia Pacific in particular. Read More
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Royal Salute transitions to sustainable glass flagon
The move progresses the brand’s mission to shift to 100% recyclable, reusable and or compostable packaging by 2025. Read More
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Heidi Klein launches three-month pop-up with Eurotrade at Munich Airport
Heidi Klein opens its first airport shop in Germany, offering the brand’s swimwear, hats and resort wear pieces with a special focus on its best-selling raffia bag. Read More
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Interview: Whyte & Mackay on maintaining the momentum in prestige malts
Leading Scotch whisky distiller Whyte & Mackay is reinforcing its premiumisation agenda with activity around its malts collection, including the planned release of new expressions for flagship brand The Dalmore. Read More
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Podcast interview: Roberto Canevari on the critical role of the supply network at The Estée Lauder Companies
“Let’s use this opportunity to focus on what is really controllable and make it phenomenal,” says Roberto Canevari about the US beauty giant’s state-of-the-art Galgenen distribution centre. Read More
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Diageo Global Travel and Ever Rich Duty Free unveil The Singleton pop-up in Penghu
The pop-up presents a strong branding opportunity for The Singleton brand in a key whisky market; the Ever Rich Duty Free Profond Pier 3 Duty Free Complex lies in a high-traffic location for local tourists to the island of Penghu. Read More
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Interview: Mars ITR Sales Director Marcus Hudson on brand power, partnership and promotions
Mars International Travel Retail Sales Director Marcus Hudson speaks to Dermot Davitt about amplifying the company’s voice and presence in the channel, industry relationships, engaging promotions, the pricing challenge and the new consumer. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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The QDF Series (2): Qatar Duty Free steps up its innovation agenda
In the second episode of our special series we showcase the latest addition to Qatar Duty Free’s luxury line-up and some exciting new offers in its food & beverage and mainstream retail. Read More
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Fuller’s to extend Heathrow T2 presence with The Queen’s Arms
The T2 landside outlet will begin trading in early August. It complements the existing London Pride premises airside in the same terminal. Read More
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Jewel Changi Airport to open seven new Asian cuisine F&B outlets
The eclectic mix of seven new eateries will offer Singaporean, Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine, all opening between this month and September. Read More
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Comptoir Libanais teams with HMSHost International for London Stansted opening
The popular Lebanese restaurant chain extends its network to a further UK airport, alongside long-standing partner HMSHost International. Read More
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Interview: Driving duty free sales across Heathrow’s ‘four pillars’ of retail
Heathrow Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown talks about Dufry’s contract extension at the London gateway, and how the duty free business can be enhanced with a focus on the retail pillars of digital, experience, space and offer. Read More
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Ole Red unveils first airport location at Nashville Airport
The 5,500sq ft restaurant and live music venue is from the brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s hit song Ol’ Red. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: SK-II and CDFG’s ‘House of Miracles’ in Hainan
Our cover story reveals how prestige skincare brand SK-II has partnered with China Duty Free Group to unveil an interactive social retail pop-up store in Hainan. Plus interviews with Heathrow Airport, Mars-Wrigley and Whyte & Mackay. Read More
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport opens new concourse, local brands prominent
The US$310 million concourse, which opened to travellers on Monday, is dedicated solely to Southwest Airlines flights. Retail and F&B outlets will open on a phased basis in coming months. Read More
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Features
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Hainan Offshore Duty Free Shopping Festival attracts ‘unprecedented’ financial support
The mega event, designed to stimulate the island province’s all-important duty free shopping sector, will run until year-end and feature over 50 promotions. Read More
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The QDF Series (2): Qatar Duty Free steps up its innovation agenda
In the second episode of our special series we showcase the latest addition to Qatar Duty Free’s luxury line-up and some exciting new offers in its food & beverage and mainstream retail. Read More
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Jewel Changi Airport to open seven new Asian cuisine F&B outlets
The eclectic mix of seven new eateries will offer Singaporean, Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine, all opening between this month and September. Read More
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Interview: Driving duty free sales across Heathrow’s ‘four pillars’ of retail
Heathrow Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown talks about Dufry’s contract extension at the London gateway, and how the duty free business can be enhanced with a focus on the retail pillars of digital, experience, space and offer. Read More
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Interview: Whyte & Mackay on maintaining the momentum in prestige malts
Leading Scotch whisky distiller Whyte & Mackay is reinforcing its premiumisation agenda with activity around its malts collection, including the planned release of new expressions for flagship brand The Dalmore. Read More
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Podcast interview: Roberto Canevari on the critical role of the supply network at The Estée Lauder Companies
“Let’s use this opportunity to focus on what is really controllable and make it phenomenal,” says Roberto Canevari about the US beauty giant’s state-of-the-art Galgenen distribution centre. Read More
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Interview: Mars ITR Sales Director Marcus Hudson on brand power, partnership and promotions
Mars International Travel Retail Sales Director Marcus Hudson speaks to Dermot Davitt about amplifying the company’s voice and presence in the channel, industry relationships, engaging promotions, the pricing challenge and the new consumer. Read More
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The Customer Experience Column: The new travel retail journey
Welcome to the latest in a series of explainers by marketing, brand activation and customer experience specialist CircleSquare, this time focusing on the new customer journey. Read More