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Kiehl’s creates Christmas ‘wow’ with biggest ever beauty animation at Shinsegae Duty Free
The full 360-degree takeover of the beauty hall was officially launched on Saturday accompanied by an acapella troupe, a K-pop celebrity, and star-struck fans. The Moodie Davitt Report Editor-at-Large Kevin Rozario was on hand (and on a snowmobile). Read More
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Top 0.5% of international shoppers account for 17% of global tax free spending, says study
New data from tax free shopping specialist Global Blue has provided wide-ranging insight into the spending habits and destinations of the wealthiest international shoppers. Read More
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Transformation complete: AWPL opens ninth News & Travel Essentials store at Brisbane’s domestic terminal
The specialist store roll-out programme aligns with the airport company’s vision to provide products, services and experiences that are “uniquely Brisbane and memorable for all the right reasons”. Read More
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Qatar Duty Free opens first airport Harrods Tea Room at Hamad International
Martin Moodie reports on location from the Doha gateway as Qatar Duty Free proudly unveils the Harrods Tea Room, a high-class addition to its food & beverage line-up. UPDATED with video. Read More
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UK set to leave EU at end of January; no return for duty free sales until transition period ends
industry lobbyists will press for harmonised rules between the UK and EU on duty and tax free sales in negotiations that will follow the expected UK exit from the bloc on 31 January. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – Experiencing a Eureka moment at Hamad International
My final trip of the year, and indeed of the decade, is over. And what a great way to close out the 2010s it turned out to be. Read more
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Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships takes top WTA award
The 2019 Women’s Event was named Premier 5 Tournament of the Year by Women’s Tennis Association players. Read More
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Dimensi Eksklusif and Starbucks among big winners at Malaysia Airports Concessionaire Awards
Leading independent travel retailer Dimensi Eksklusif and coffee brand Starbucks captured the Best Overall Retailer accolades at the annual Malaysia Airports Concessionaire Awards in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Read More
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M1nd-set research underlines key role of gifting
The percentage of purchases bought as a gift was up in each of the three-month periods m1nd-set measured in the last 12 months. Read More
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Fraport USA wins Newark Liberty International Terminal B concessions contract
The 47,000sq ft retail space features a duty free store, some 30 speciality retailers and a collection of restaurants. Read More
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Kreol Retail International Business launches operations at Cochin Airport
With an eye to substantial growth in the aviation sector in India, KRIB is aiming to provide comprehensive staffing and retail services to airports throughout the country. Read More
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Special ceremony staged to celebrate Enfidha-Hammamet Airport’s tenth anniversary
High ranking public sector officials were in attendance as the airport, which is central to Tunisian tourism, marked its first ten years of trading. Read More
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Image of the day: Hendrick’s invites customers to turn the key to curiosity at Heathrow
In our feature celebrating memorable scenes from the world of travel retail, we examine how the the William Grant & Sons brand is adding a dash of curiosity to a festive installation. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free receives customer service and brand recognition awards
The retailer was named the number one duty free shop in the National Customer Satisfaction Index, secured customer service certification and won three domestic brand recognition indexes. Read More
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Brand News
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Transformation complete: AWPL opens ninth News & Travel Essentials store at Brisbane’s domestic terminal
The specialist store roll-out programme aligns with the airport company’s vision to provide products, services and experiences that are “uniquely Brisbane and memorable for all the right reasons”. Read More
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Kiehl’s creates Christmas ‘wow’ with biggest ever beauty animation at Shinsegae Duty Free
The full 360-degree takeover of the beauty hall was officially launched on Saturday accompanied by an acapella troupe, a K-pop celebrity, and star-struck fans. The Moodie Davitt Report Editor-at-Large Kevin Rozario was on hand (and on a snowmobile). Read More
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Dressed in festive red: Clé de Peau Beauté and NARS present limited-edition Lunar New Year collections
The skincare and makeup ranges, available from January, reinforce Shiseido Travel Retail’s strategy of engaging Chinese consumers. Read More
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Image of the day: Hendrick’s invites customers to turn the key to curiosity at Heathrow
In our feature celebrating memorable scenes from the world of travel retail, we examine how the the William Grant & Sons brand is adding a dash of curiosity to a festive installation. Read More
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Shilla and Estée Lauder launch travel exclusive Radiant Skin Essentials Collection
A power-packed, three-in-one travel retail-exclusive goes on shelf at Shilla stores in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea, underlining the growing partnership between the retailer and the US beauty house. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: A tale of two CEOs
Both Ray Hernan, CEO of travel retailer Aer Rianta International, and Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of luxury lifestyle brand Montblanc, have grand visions for the future – and share their perspectives in this issue of Travel Retail’s Lookbook. Read More
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Tito’s secures onboard pouring listing with Aer Lingus
The Irish flag carrier is now stocking 5cl bottles of the Texan craft vodka for onboard cocktails. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report x Globuy Duty Free News Flash: Hyundai takes over Doota Store; Givenchy makes bold statement in Bangkok
A weekly selection of stories from The Moodie Davitt Report’s key brand partners is included in Globuy’s ‘Duty Free News Flash’ column to its huge Chinese consumer audience. Read More
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Marcolin Group lends support to inaugural Positive Luxury Awards
The Positive Luxury Awards have been described as “a global celebration of sustainability within the luxury industry.” Read More
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Salvatore Ferragamo ramps up women’s fragrance offer for the holiday season
The Italian brand has launched a new expression of its Gilio fragrance as well as limited-edition holiday packaging for its Signorina and Amo Ferragamo fragrances. Read More
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Beauty Wave: La Prairie partners with Pablo Valbuena at Miami Art Basel
‘To seize the light is to seize time’ is the philosophy that inspired La Prairie’s collaboration with artist Pablo Valbuena at Miami Art Basel. Read More
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Image of the Day: Fast-growing Foreo pops up in style at Heathrow
Foreo has been one of travel retail’s stand-out brand success stories of recent years. It certainly stands out at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, where it enjoys prime space for this alluring pop-up space. Read More
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Lancôme and Hyundai Duty Free take over Seoul with an ‘unstoppable’ pop-up
The ‘Seoul Unstoppable Club’ was the brand’s boldest and largest takeover to date, dominating COEX K-pop Square in Seoul and the entire 9th floor of Hyundai Duty Free’s downtown department store. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Qatar Duty Free opens first airport Harrods Tea Room at Hamad International
Martin Moodie reports on location from the Doha gateway as Qatar Duty Free proudly unveils the Harrods Tea Room, a high-class addition to its food & beverage line-up. UPDATED with video. Read More
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Dimensi Eksklusif and Starbucks among big winners at Malaysia Airports Concessionaire Awards
Leading independent travel retailer Dimensi Eksklusif and coffee brand Starbucks captured the Best Overall Retailer accolades at the annual Malaysia Airports Concessionaire Awards in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Read More
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Fraport USA wins Newark Liberty International Terminal B concessions contract
The 47,000sq ft retail space features a duty free store, some 30 speciality retailers and a collection of restaurants. Read More
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Nice Côte d’Azur Airport gets into festive spirit with scratch card game
A total of 89,000 winning tickets are available and all stores and restaurants are participating. The airport has also unveiled festive decorations and a programme of musical entertainment. Read More
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HMSHost International opens first Costa Coffee at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
HMSHost Malaysia officially opens the first Costa Coffee store at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, after the coffee brand made its debut in Malaysia earlier this year at Langkawi International. Read More
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“Promoting Scotland and everything it has to offer”: Usquabae Whisky Bar & Larder opens at Edinburgh Airport
The hand-crafted oak bar will offer premium beers, wines, spirits and light food from Scottish producers. Read More
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Zürich Airport commercial turnover makes marginal gains in first 11 months
Zürich Airport turnover from retail and dining climbs by +1% year-on-year in the first 11 months, but average airside spend dips in the period. Read More
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Heineken bar extends Dutch Sense of Place in new KLM Crown Lounge
Heineken’s new bar in the expansive non-Schengen Lounge offers passengers a Dutch experience that goes beyond the beer. Read More
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Features
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Qatar Duty Free opens first airport Harrods Tea Room at Hamad International
Martin Moodie reports on location from the Doha gateway as Qatar Duty Free proudly unveils the Harrods Tea Room, a high-class addition to its food & beverage line-up. UPDATED with video. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: A tale of two CEOs
Both Ray Hernan, CEO of travel retailer Aer Rianta International, and Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of luxury lifestyle brand Montblanc, have grand visions for the future – and share their perspectives in this issue of Travel Retail’s Lookbook. Read More
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Sky Duty Free set to open first land border store in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
“Brazil is going to be a huge hit,” says Alex Beridze, Director of sector newcomer Sky Duty Free. “Some of the brands don’t understand that and will be late but others are taking their places.” Read More
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Video special: Duty Zero by cdf celebrates in style at Hong Kong International Airport
In association with China Duty Free Group, we present a special video celebration of Duty Zero by cdf’s second anniversary at Hong Kong International Airport. This sumptous film brings to life a superb exhibition titled ‘Curating the world’s finest sensations’. Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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