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Dufry and Royal Orchid Hotel alliance brings together two powerful partners in Thai airport duty free bid
To have a realistic chance of wresting such a blue-chip concession from a well-entrenched incumbent, Dufry needed a very strong local partner. Certainly Royal Orchid Hotel (Thailand) appears to fulfil those credentials. Read More
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Autogrill’s HMSHost divests Canadian motorway business in C$255 million deal
The Autogrill subsidiary and travel catering specialist is cash-rich to the tune of C$255 million (US$190 million) after the sale of its extensive Canadian motorway service network. Read More
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‘Landmark’ ruling sees Indian High Court rule against GST levy on duty free shopping
“This is a landmark judgement,” one of India’s senior travel retail executives tells The Moodie Davitt Report after an emphatic High Court ruling that GST should not be applied to airport duty free purchases. Read More
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FAB short-list revealed as global gathering of airport food & beverage operators in Dallas nears
“This year’s FAB Awards attracted a record 302 entries, 18% up on last year’s record level. But it was the diversity and quality of entries in FAB 2019 that really impressed,” says The Moodie Davitt Report Chairman Martin Moodie. Read More
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Shopping revenue outpaces traffic growth at Copenhagen Airport in first quarter
The addition of restaurants, cafés and stores as part of the completed Terminal 2 expansion boosted results, but overall revenue fell by 4.1% due to a reduction in airport charges. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – CDF-Sunrise Duty Free lays down an important beauty marker
Each of the boutiques enjoys the same space; each opens to its neighbours; each is complementary to the others in quality, positioning and retail execution. Read more
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Harding Retail appoints ex-Sydney Airport retail boss Glyn Williams as Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific
The highly regarded retail executive joins the burgeoning Harding Retail business as the cruiseline market flourishes in the region. Read More
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Analysis: Weakening Yuan threatens to dampen Chinese travel and spending growth
Amid trade war concerns, the Chinese Yuan has inched closer to the key psychological threshold of RMB7 to US$1, prompting industry concern over the potential impact on Chinese travel and spending. Read More
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Foreo extends partnership with Lotte Duty Free to open in Bangkok
The Show DC shopping mall space in Bangkok marks the Swedish beauty-tech brand’s eighth location in Asia, with a Lotte Busan space scheduled to open next month. Read More
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Fraport raises stake in Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport to 80%
The move strengthens the company’s majority ownership ahead of a planned expansion programme which will see a new passenger terminal and second runway open. Read More
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Culture and corporate values: Nordic Travel Retail Seminar takes place in Oslo
The annual Nordic Travel Retail Seminar took place on Thursday in Oslo, with contributions around leadership, management and performance culture. Read More
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Spirits added to HKairportshop.com’s ‘world’s fastest airport pick-up for online purchases’
Orders made through the platform are now ready for pick-up at the airport 90 minutes after the purchase is made. Read More
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Search and find: Jessica’s Secret Index Skincare April rankings revealed
The Jessica’s Secret Index offers an indicator into buying trends by the app’s younger Chinese consumer base. We also feature the best online sellers from Korean duty free retailers Lotte and Shilla, whose business is dominated by Chinese shoppers. Read More
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Coty introduces Gucci Makeup by Alessandro Michele
The new Gucci Makeup by Alessandro Michele Collection takes the designer’s creative vision and translates it into the world of beauty, with lipsticks as a primary focus. Read More
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Brand News
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MCM revamps in Tokyo to present the brand’s largest flagship store
Fusing fashion and art, Ginza Haus 1 marks the brand’s first major opening in Japan and follows the launch of its first concept store in Berlin and first flagship on the US West Coast. Read More
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Foreo extends partnership with Lotte Duty Free to open in Bangkok
The Show DC shopping mall space in Bangkok marks the Swedish beauty-tech brand’s eighth location in Asia, with a Lotte Busan space scheduled to open next month. Read More
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Spirits added to HKairportshop.com’s ‘world’s fastest airport pick-up for online purchases’
Orders made through the platform are now ready for pick-up at the airport 90 minutes after the purchase is made. Read More
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Search and find: Jessica’s Secret Index Skincare April rankings revealed
The Jessica’s Secret Index offers an indicator into buying trends by the app’s younger Chinese consumer base. We also feature the best online sellers from Korean duty free retailers Lotte and Shilla, whose business is dominated by Chinese shoppers. Read More
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Run Wild: Coty unveils new Davidoff fragrances for men and women
Davidoff Run Wild is said to be Davidoff Parfums’ “boldest project since the launch of Cool Water” more than 30 years ago in 1988. Read More
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Mondelez, Gebr Heinemann and Unifree partner in Toblerone digital launch at Istanbul Airport
Mondelez says its new Toblerone sleeve printer “takes consumer engagement to new heights” and underlines its commitment to digital innovation. Read More
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Ethical Indian tea specialist Vahdam targets global travel retail expansion
Vahdam’s products are currently on sale in five duty free stores in India and now the company has its eyes on international expansion in the travel retail channel. Read More
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Coty introduces Gucci Makeup by Alessandro Michele
The new Gucci Makeup by Alessandro Michele Collection takes the designer’s creative vision and translates it into the world of beauty, with lipsticks as a primary focus. Read More
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Out of Africa: Distell unveils Amarula Raspberry, Chocolate and African Baobab
The new flavour will pre-launch in August with Big Five Duty Free before rolling out to other duty free locations in the autumn. Read More
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Live the Legend: Puig launches Paco Rabanne duo at Barcelona El Prat Airport
A high-profile Terminal 1 activation highlights Invictus and Olympéa Legend fragrances through social media and consumer-focused retailtainment. Read More
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Capturing the free spirit: Interparfums introduces Coach Floral Blush
The new fragrance is supported by American fashion model Lexi Boling in a campaign which underlines Coach’s “romantic, optimistic and resolutely American spirit”. Read More
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Choko la reveals new products to support bold expansion plans
The Indian brand’s vision is to expand globally within the next five years and it’s backing those plans with innovative product developments. Read More
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Party time: The Lakes partners with World Duty Free in summer-themed promotion at Birmingham Airport
The eight-week activation runs until 2 July and highlights The Lakes’ whiskies and gins. It is being supported by tastings and special offers. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Autogrill’s HMSHost divests Canadian motorway business in C$255 million deal
The Autogrill subsidiary and travel catering specialist is cash-rich to the tune of C$255 million (US$190 million) after the sale of its extensive Canadian motorway service network. Read More
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FAB short-list revealed as global gathering of airport food & beverage operators in Dallas nears
“This year’s FAB Awards attracted a record 302 entries, 18% up on last year’s record level. But it was the diversity and quality of entries in FAB 2019 that really impressed,” says The Moodie Davitt Report Chairman Martin Moodie. Read More
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Shopping revenue outpaces traffic growth at Copenhagen Airport in first quarter
The addition of restaurants, cafés and stores as part of the completed Terminal 2 expansion boosted results, but overall revenue fell by 4.1% due to a reduction in airport charges. Read More
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Frankie & Benny’s steps in to offer interviews to 1,000 former Jamie Oliver restaurant staff
The Italian-American restaurant chain is offering a lifeline to ex-employees after the celebrity chef’s restaurant group went into administration earlier this week. Read More
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Autogrill consolidated revenue up 5.2% in first four months of 2019
The airports channel saw 8.3% revenue growth at constant exchange rates, to €894.5 million, with all regions contributing. Read More
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The new luxury retail: Airport health and wellness ventures take flight
Cristina Alcivar, founder of Vane Airport Media, takes an in-depth look at the growth of health and wellness services and amenities in the airport environment. Read More
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SSP Germany to open dean&david at Bremen Airport
The food & beverage company will also modernise its three existing outlets at the German airport: Beer Bar Roland, Time Out and Kamps Backstube. Read More
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Golden moment: Paradies Lagardère’s Regynald Washington takes top honour
The Dining Division President has been named as the 2019 Gold Plate Award recipient by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Read More
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Features
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FAB short-list revealed as global gathering of airport food & beverage operators in Dallas nears
“This year’s FAB Awards attracted a record 302 entries, 18% up on last year’s record level. But it was the diversity and quality of entries in FAB 2019 that really impressed,” says The Moodie Davitt Report Chairman Martin Moodie. Read More
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Search and find: Jessica’s Secret Index Skincare April rankings revealed
The Jessica’s Secret Index offers an indicator into buying trends by the app’s younger Chinese consumer base. We also feature the best online sellers from Korean duty free retailers Lotte and Shilla, whose business is dominated by Chinese shoppers. Read More
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The new luxury retail: Airport health and wellness ventures take flight
Cristina Alcivar, founder of Vane Airport Media, takes an in-depth look at the growth of health and wellness services and amenities in the airport environment. Read More
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Interview: Travel market research insights revealed as Horizon hits milestone
The Moodie Davitt Report talks to Dr Ian Cesa, who founded Horizon Consumer Science in Los Angeles 25 years ago, to discover his experiences and theories about effective consumer esearch. Read More
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MBJ Airports gets set for major commercial tender in Montego Bay, Jamaica
It’s the gateway to a tourist paradise that will soon have enhanced airport facilities and a retail proposition to match that status. With tourist numbers surging, there will be no lack of interest in the commercial opportunities on offer. Read More
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Tallink Group marks 30 years at enhanced duty free fair in Tallinn
Evolution was a key theme at the special anniversary event and duty free fair, where brands showcased new-season products to staff. Read More
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The power of 8: CDF-Sunrise Duty Free creates a new beauty retail model
“Many airports are giving insufficient space to beauty and too much to luxury fashion, which seriously underperforms by comparison. This innovation by CDF-Sunrise shows what can be done.” Beauty houses applaud the Beijing initiative. Read More
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Golden moments as CDF-Sunrise Duty Free unveils unique eight-strong luxury beauty boutique concept in Beijing
Martin Moodie reports on location from Beijing Capital International Airport where CDF-Sunrise Duty Free is celebrating the inauguration of a unique cluster of eight luxury concept stores from some of the most illustrious names in beauty. Read More