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Lancôme and China Duty Free Group team up to reveal first-ever Super Serums pop-up
The animation, launched to coincide with International Women’s Day, features the world’s first holographic avatar experience and showcases Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique and Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serums. Read More
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Philippe Farnier assumes key local market and travel retail role as Parfums Christian Dior Executive Vice President International
Parfums Christian Dior President and Chief Executive Officer Véronique Courtois has lauded the key appointment of the highly regarded business leader. Read More
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Images of the Day: Duty Free Philippines delivers a runway welcome
Today’s images capture one of the most compelling brand statements by any airport retailer worldwide. Read More
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Macau’s strong tourism recovery continues in February
February visitor arrivals to Macau climbed sharply year-on-year and rose +14% compared to January, reaching almost 1.6 million. Of the total, over one million came from Mainland China. Read More
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Puig travel retail sales surge in 2022, outstripping pre-pandemic 2019 by +28%
Travel retail was a driving force as Puig closed 2022 with record net revenues of €3,620 million, an increase of +40% against the prior year. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: What price a smile?
There’s nothing luxury here but the young patients inside are about to receive, or have already received, a gift more priceless than any shopping emporium can offer. A smile. Read more
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The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2023
We bring you a new edition of our column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more. LATEST: Bahrain Duty Free CEO Bassam Al Wardi pays tribute to a record-breaking team. Read More
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Moodie Davitt Passenger Traffic Monitor: March 2023
Our column brings key passenger data from 2023 across the world’s airports, as industry recovery gathers pace. LATEST: Dublin Airport welcomed more than 2 million passengers in February, exceeding the 2019 number by +3%. Read More
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Mumbai Duty Free auctions travel retail-exclusive Bowmore 1965
Bidding has already reached US$52,000 on the exceptionally rare release as Mumbai Duty Free continues to underscore its emphasis on a superior shopping experience. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free opens Busan café to support the developmentally disabled
Aside from opening this café, the South Korean travel retail giant also donated 20 million (US$15,600) for a barista training programme to provide employment opportunities to those with developmental disabilities. Read More
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“Curate a Vibrant World” — Starboard Cruise Services reveals refreshed brand identity
The amplified visual identity reflects the company’s ambition to reimagine the future of vacation and cruise retail. Read More
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Hainan travel retail sector welcomes enhanced offshore duty free pick-up policy
A Sanya-based travel retailer tells The Moodie Davitt Report: “Buy & pick-up on-site will surely provide more friendly purchasing initiatives to travellers. Convenience is the core function of this method in addition to boosting sales at the same time.” Read More
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Valentino Beauty and Extime team up for Born in Roma Intense pop-up in Paris CDG
An immersive product discovery experience and a playful claw machine await travellers at the dazzling pink pop-up. Read More
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 12
We present highlights from this week’s Moodie Davitt Report WeChat Official Account, with an impressive and ever-increasing follower base currently standing at 3,972. Read More
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Brand News
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Philippe Farnier assumes key local market and travel retail role as Parfums Christian Dior Executive Vice President International
Parfums Christian Dior President and Chief Executive Officer Véronique Courtois has lauded the key appointment of the highly regarded business leader. Read More
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Wella expands travel retail presence in Frankfurt with Gebr. Heinemann
The haircare to nailcare beauty brand boosts its strong travel retail ambitions through a striking new collaboration. Read More
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Puig travel retail sales surge in 2022, outstripping pre-pandemic 2019 by +28%
Travel retail was a driving force as Puig closed 2022 with record net revenues of €3,620 million, an increase of +40% against the prior year. Read More
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Lancôme and China Duty Free Group team up to reveal first-ever Super Serums pop-up
The animation, launched to coincide with International Women’s Day, features the world’s first holographic avatar experience and showcases Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique and Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serums. Read More
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Mathieu Vanhalst joins Cognac Audry to lead expansion plans
Brand specialist Vanhalst will oversee the development of the historic family-run Cognac house as it seeks to strengthen its distribution in France and internationally, including travel retail. Read More
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Mumbai Duty Free auctions travel retail-exclusive Bowmore 1965
Bidding has already reached US$52,000 on the exceptionally rare release as Mumbai Duty Free continues to underscore its emphasis on a superior shopping experience. Read More
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Hainan travel retail sector welcomes enhanced offshore duty free pick-up policy
A Sanya-based travel retailer tells The Moodie Davitt Report: “Buy & pick-up on-site will surely provide more friendly purchasing initiatives to travellers. Convenience is the core function of this method in addition to boosting sales at the same time.” Read More
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Goldkenn introduces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire chocolate bar
The new bar is the latest addition to the Swiss chocolatier’s liqueur chocolate bar range in collaboration with major spirits brands. Read More
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Targeting the Americas: Ferrero Travel Market spotlights new biscuit and tablet lines
As it eyes the upcoming IAADFS Summit of the Americas, Ferrero Travel Market sees the Americas as a key market, “an engine room for growth in the wake of the pandemic”. Read More
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Valentino Beauty and Extime team up for Born in Roma Intense pop-up in Paris CDG
An immersive product discovery experience and a playful claw machine await travellers at the dazzling pink pop-up. Read More
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Kering Eyewear unveils exclusive Cartier sunglasses for Ramadan
The sunglasses, which reimagine an archival Première Cartier style with an all-black motif and sleek platinum finishes, are available in top Middle East travel retail doors until the end of April. Read More
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Opinion: Foreo’s Gary Leong on reinventing skincare with technology
From microcurrent to LED light treatments, Foreo is paving the way for the future of beauty with their cutting-edge technology and personalised approach. Read More
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Big boost for Hainan offshore duty free as China’s State Council approves revised pick-up policy
Buying offshore duty free items in Hainan is about to become a whole lot easier as government authorities continue to enhance the channel’s attractiveness to consumers and ease retailers’ logistical headaches. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2023
We bring you a new edition of our column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more. LATEST: Bahrain Duty Free CEO Bassam Al Wardi pays tribute to a record-breaking team. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free opens Busan café to support the developmentally disabled
Aside from opening this café, the South Korean travel retail giant also donated 20 million (US$15,600) for a barista training programme to provide employment opportunities to those with developmental disabilities. Read More
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Travel Food Services launches First Class menu at Mumbai Airport’s Adani Lounge
The luxury culinary offerings at the lounge, curated by award-winning chef Rajesh Shetty, are now available to First Class passengers. Read More
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Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten calls commercial RFPs
The redeveloped terminal will feature extensive retail and food & beverage concession units, with seven of these announced today. Read More
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Delaware North introduces three Ironclad Coffee locations at Richmond International Airport
The brand owns two cafés in close proximity to the Virginia airport, and now has new venues in the A and B concourses of the travel hub, along with a pre-security outlet. Read More
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Airport Retail Enterprises to launch two new F&B concepts at London Luton Airport
Premium Italian dining concept Nolito and Avalon, an Australia-inspired coffee and grab & go offer, will open soon. Read More
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Heavyweight ground transport panel announced for AAA Retail & Commercial Forum
Uber, Hertz, Wilson Parking and Sydney Airport will discuss the issues facing ground transport operators at a special session at the Retail & Commercial Forum in Brisbane in July. Read More
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Gatwick Airport returns to profit in 2022; retail revenue down just -19.9% on 2019
The airport has released its full-year 2022 results, with revenues reaching £776.6 million, driven by strong retail, car parking and aeronautical income. Read More
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Features
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Images of the Day: Duty Free Philippines delivers a runway welcome
Today’s images capture one of the most compelling brand statements by any airport retailer worldwide. Read More
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Lancôme and China Duty Free Group team up to reveal first-ever Super Serums pop-up
The animation, launched to coincide with International Women’s Day, features the world’s first holographic avatar experience and showcases Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique and Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serums. Read More
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The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2023
We bring you a new edition of our column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more. LATEST: Bahrain Duty Free CEO Bassam Al Wardi pays tribute to a record-breaking team. Read More
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Valentino Beauty and Extime team up for Born in Roma Intense pop-up in Paris CDG
An immersive product discovery experience and a playful claw machine await travellers at the dazzling pink pop-up. Read More
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‘Elevate your senses’ – DFS premieres 11th Masters of Wines and Spirits at City of Dreams, Macau
The Moodie Davitt Report was on hand to experience what DFS Group called “a one-of-a kind collection of the world’s best wines and spirits”. This year’s beautifully curated collection features more than 100 rare, ultra-premium wines, spirits and Champagnes. Read More
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Born in Roma: Valentino Beauty generates vast reach with celebrity event in Hainan
The celebrity event, which promoted the Born in Roma fragrance line, was livestreamed across different platforms and reached 59 million viewers, generating 855 million impressions and 273,000 online engagements. Read More
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Hot to Trot: Lotte Duty Free brings stellar line-up to 32nd Family Concert
From K-Pop to the resurgent K-Trot music genre, Lotte Duty Free’s 32nd Family Concert will provide a stellar line-up featuring many of the country’s hottest acts. Read More
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Bushmills marks St. Patrick’s Day with The Moodie Davitt Report and celebrates one year of Black Bush 80/20 expression
Proximo Spirits is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (17 March) with a vibrant homepage makeover of The Moodie Davitt Report, with the focus on the first anniversary of travel retail-exclusive expression, Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Cask Reserve. Read More