The Moodie Davitt Report

Personalisation, pastry and pralines: Diageo unveils exclusive Johnnie Walker Gifting Studio with DFS at Changi

Dark chocolate sablé tarts infused with Johnnie Walker 18yo; Baileys Truffles and Tanqueray No.10 Choux Puffs. Diageo’s finest products get a tantalising culinary makeover at Changi Airport’s striking new festive attraction. UPDATED with Moodie Davitt video. Read More
Chair of Travel Retail Consortium Jonathan Corbett joins Compass Supply Solutions

The highly-experienced travel retail executive has held a series of management roles at UK-based duty free companies since January 2000 when he worked for Ocean Trading. Read More
On Location: Jo Malone London and World Duty Free unveil ‘Galaxy of Gifts’ pop-up at Heathrow

The whimsical installation is separated into different retail-tainment zones that highlight the joys of gifting and Jo Malone’s value as a gifting brand. Read More
Enrique Urioste named to key South American role for Dufry

The vastly experienced and much-respected travel retail executive leaves Uruguay's Neutral Duty Free to take a key regional role for the international travel retail giant, replacing the outstanding Oscar Garcia Pedrosa. Read More
Elemis acquisition helps power L’Occitane to €727 million in first half net sales

The French beauty group – best known for the L’Occitane en Provence brand – has gained considerable momentum in the six months to September 2019 with the UK overtaking France in sales. Read More
The Moodie Blog – Shannon Duty Free kick starts entrepreneurial excellence

Shannon Airport may also have just lit the career touchpaper of two young, dynamic and inspirational entrepreneurs who are wholly in tune with the consumer needs, trends and concerns of our time. Read more
Greater Toronto Airports Authority names Deborah Flint as President and CEO

Deborah Flint replaces the retiring Howard Eng next April following more than four years as CEO of Los Angeles World Airports. Read More
Alain Maingreaud re-elected as President of TFWA

Maingreaud was re-elected unanimously by the TFWA Board and Management Committee at their meeting held in Dublin on 6 December. Read More
Santa Claus comes to the airport as ARI launches Christmas campaign

The ‘Season of Surprise’ campaign at the retailer’s The Loop stores features a resident Santa Claus, special gifts and offers, and live parades. Read More
Ever Rich Duty Free unveils travel retail-exclusive Aberfeldy variants

The Aberfeldy pop-up is designed to encourage gift buying during a key period that embraces Diwali, Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Read More
Sense of Place: Culture, beauty, vibrancy – and new definitions

The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Marrakesh, Larnaca and Perth – as well as various executions from around the world. Read More
MG Cellars and Market Force (Asia) announce distribution partnership

The agreement will “not only benefit our companies but most importantly our clients” MG Cellars CEO Kathleen Gentzbourger says. Read More
Moscow Domodedovo Airport launches Area of Discoveries zone and café

A themed zone, the Area of Discoveries, and a food & beverage outlet, the Lomonosov Café, celebrate the life of 18th century Russian figure Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov. Read More
Ontario International Airport names Dan Cappell as Chief Commercial Officer

Highly respected and experienced industry figure Dan Cappell joins Southern Californian airport Ontario International in a senior commercial role. Read More

Brand News
Chair of Travel Retail Consortium Jonathan Corbett joins Compass Supply Solutions

The highly-experienced travel retail executive has held a series of management roles at UK-based duty free companies since January 2000 when he worked for Ocean Trading. Read More
On Location: Jo Malone London and World Duty Free unveil ‘Galaxy of Gifts’ pop-up at Heathrow

The whimsical installation is separated into different retail-tainment zones that highlight the joys of gifting and Jo Malone’s value as a gifting brand. Read More
A blend of tradition and modernity: Pernod Ricard collaborates with Mathias Kiss for Martell Cordon Bleu limited edition

The release has been accompanied by activations at multiple airports and a digital campaign across travel retail and domestic markets. Read More
Elemis acquisition helps power L’Occitane to €727 million in first half net sales

The French beauty group – best known for the L’Occitane en Provence brand – has gained considerable momentum in the six months to September 2019 with the UK overtaking France in sales. Read More
Ever Rich Duty Free unveils travel retail-exclusive Aberfeldy variants

The Aberfeldy pop-up is designed to encourage gift buying during a key period that embraces Diwali, Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Read More
MG Cellars and Market Force (Asia) announce distribution partnership

The agreement will “not only benefit our companies but most importantly our clients” MG Cellars CEO Kathleen Gentzbourger says. Read More
Personalisation, pastry and pralines: Diageo unveils exclusive Johnnie Walker Gifting Studio with DFS at Changi

Dark chocolate sablé tarts infused with Johnnie Walker 18yo; Baileys Truffles and Tanqueray No.10 Choux Puffs. Diageo’s finest products get a tantalising culinary makeover at Changi Airport’s striking new festive attraction. UPDATED with Moodie Davitt video. Read More
Furla and Valiram Group unveil a new boutique at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Furla has extended its travel retail presence with a new 65sq m store in Malaysia’s major international airport. Read More
How to double the confectionery category in a decade: The category drivers in detail

Nestlé is concluding its series with The Moodie Davitt Report on how the confectionery category can become a US$10 billion travel retail business by rounding up the key category drivers for growth. Read More
Image of the day: Lancôme puts Paris in the pink at St Pancras

In our feature celebrating memorable scenes and moments from the world of travel retail and global aviation, we look at the 36-foot festive installation at London’s Eurostar terminus. Read More
How to double the confectionery category in a decade: Nestlé shines spotlight on ‘happy kids, happy parents’ and ‘healthy snacks, better treats’

The Swiss company discusses two more drivers that will push the confectionery category to become a US$10 billion travel retail business, as part of a series with The Moodie Davitt Report. Read More
Lancôme finds ‘a true home of beauty and happiness’ at 52 Champs-Élysées

The future of beauty is writ large in the French beauty brand’s magnificent new Parisian flagship. But that future is here. And it’s now. We present a local market story that every travel retailer should read. Read More
Jing Daily: Farfetch wants to be the KOL of Fashion Digits

The Moodie Davitt Report Content Partner Jing Daily speaks to Farfetch Chief Commercial Officer and Sustainability Officer Giorgio Belloli in a compelling interview about the online retailer’s China strategy. Read More

Food & Beverage
Chair of Travel Retail Consortium Jonathan Corbett joins Compass Supply Solutions

The highly-experienced travel retail executive has held a series of management roles at UK-based duty free companies since January 2000 when he worked for Ocean Trading. Read More
Moscow Domodedovo Airport launches Area of Discoveries zone and café

A themed zone, the Area of Discoveries, and a food & beverage outlet, the Lomonosov Café, celebrate the life of 18th century Russian figure Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov. Read More
Inspiring Istanbul: Save the date for FAB 2020 – 23-24 June

Istanbul Airport is to host the annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards on 23-24 June 2020. The event will be a celebration of Turkish cuisine and culture, and will be a showcase for the new Istanbul hub. Read More
Hong Kong International Airport extends dining offer with seven new restaurants and East Hall food court upgrade

The outlets include the first Gordon Ramsay airport restaurant in Asia, a market debut for celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, and branches of Michelin-starred Chinese restaurants Jardin de Jade and Duddell’s. Read More
The Moodies 2020 – Shining the spotlight on digital, social media and marketing excellence across the entire travel journey

The Moodies has grown into a hugely influential barometer of digital and social media excellence across the airport and travel retail sectors. This year the awards have been extended to embrace the entire travel journey from booking through to end Read More
Manchester Airport offers glimpse of new stores and restaurants at transformed terminal

New shops include JD Sports’ largest UK airport store, WHSmith and Dixons Travel, with more to follow when the existing terminal building reopens. Read More
International cuisines on offer at Brisbane Airport as Food Collective opens

The international food precinct, part of the airport's new Café Court, features an activation space and five new food & beverage outlets. Read More
BTA unveils Cakes & Bakes as its 30th outlet at Muscat International Airport

The new outlet is a partnership with Michelin star chef Guy Martin and extends the BTA presence at Muscat International, which opened in 2018. Read More

Features
Enrique Urioste named to key South American role for Dufry

The vastly experienced and much-respected travel retail executive leaves Uruguay's Neutral Duty Free to take a key regional role for the international travel retail giant, replacing the outstanding Oscar Garcia Pedrosa. Read More
Sense of Place: Culture, beauty, vibrancy – and new definitions

The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, takes us to Marrakesh, Larnaca and Perth – as well as various executions from around the world. Read More
Personalisation, pastry and pralines: Diageo unveils exclusive Johnnie Walker Gifting Studio with DFS at Changi

Dark chocolate sablé tarts infused with Johnnie Walker 18yo; Baileys Truffles and Tanqueray No.10 Choux Puffs. Diageo’s finest products get a tantalising culinary makeover at Changi Airport’s striking new festive attraction. UPDATED with Moodie Davitt video. Read More
Jing Daily: Farfetch wants to be the KOL of Fashion Digits

The Moodie Davitt Report Content Partner Jing Daily speaks to Farfetch Chief Commercial Officer and Sustainability Officer Giorgio Belloli in a compelling interview about the online retailer’s China strategy. Read More
Wild Tiger Beverages reveals a ‘GINtrinscially’ Indian craft gin

Himalayan Juniper, Assam Tea and green cardamom are included in the 23 botanicals which feature in the new expression from the producer of Wild Tiger Rum. We’re offering readers the chance to win a customised bottle. Read More
Born in Roma, now travelling worldwide

L’Oreal Group’s new Born in Roma men and women’s fragrances from Valentino Beauty are gathering rapid momentum amid a flurry of high-profile promotions and activations at some of the world’s leading airports. Read More
‘A journey into the past, present and future’ – DFS unveils 11th edition of Masters of Time exhibition

The acclaimed annual exhibition will this year feature over 120 exceptional, rare watches plus 20 fine jewellery masterpieces from more than 25 world-famous brands. Read More
Abu Dhabi Airports awards retail spaces at new Midfield Terminal to LuLu Group

The powerful local conglomerate will bring local flavour in every sense to the much-awaited Midfield Terminal, with an eclectic array of products from its gift and non-food department stores. Read More