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The perfect storm: The Shilla Duty Free declines to defend Incheon T1 beauty contract; contract “not financially viable” as COVID-19 crisis deepens
Burdensome guarantees and the country’s deepening COVID-19 crisis created a perfect storm in deterring bids for what had long been considered one of Asia’s blue-chip duty free concessions. Incheon International Airport Corporation must return to the drawing board after a shock no-show. Read More
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Annual FAB Conference and Awards moves to new September dates
Against the backdrop of market uncertainty over COVID-19, the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference and Awards will move from June to revised dates of 2-3 September in Istanbul. Read More
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“A benchmark for airport luxury retail:” Luxury Square opening rounds out spectacular high-end offer at Istanbul Airport
Following the official opening of the Luxury Square at Istanbul Airport yesterday, ATÜ Duty Free, Unifree Duty Free and Gebr Heinemann talk to us about the design and offer of the new airside zone. Read More
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COVID-19 Update: South Korea announces rent relief for airport SMEs; WHO raises risk assessment worldwide to new high
South Korea today unveiled a support package for the economy, including relief measures for small and medium sized duty free retailers at airports. Plus all the latest key regional and industry developments. Read More
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King Power International donates 10,000 face masks to anti-epidemic personnel in China
The Thai retailer’s latest gesture of support comes after it released a video featuring celebrities associated with King Power showing their solidarity. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – Novak shows his skills, balance and class in Dubai
Novak was a host’s and sponsor’s dream, making time for what seemed like a million photos, taking part in the party fun, and generally showing what an outstanding ambassador he has become for the sport. Read more
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Airport passenger traffic growth momentum slows in 2019
International passenger numbers increased by +4.1% in 2019 with domestic traffic up +2.8% compared to a year earlier, reports ACI World. Read More
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Blackjack hosts 18 liquor brands at new Centre of Excellence
The spirits & wines brands shared their knowledge with more than 60 Blackjack delegates from across the UK in the new facility. Read More
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Moodie Davitt Pax Index: The latest traffic figures from airports across the world
UPDATE: Total passenger movements at Singapore Changi Airport decreased by more than -25% year-on-year in the first two weeks of February. Read More
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South Korean government announces relief package for airport duty free SMEs
The Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance offers a six-month rent reduction and grace periods for payment from airport SMEs, but the relief measures do not extend to larger duty free players. Read More
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Coty appoints Jimmy Choo’s Pierre Denis as CEO, to replace Pierre Laubies
Denis has extensive experience of the luxury and beauty worlds, having also served in leadership roles with LVMH and Christian Dior. Read More
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Latest data confirms sharp fall in Chinese travel to South Korea
Chinese inbound travel to South Korea fell by -72.8% year-on-year to 109,400 in the period from 1-24 February, according to data from the Korean Ministry of Justice. Read More
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Lagardère reports travel retail revenue of €4,264 million for 2019
Sales for the travel retail arm of Lagardère Group were up +6.3% like-for-like and +16.1% consolidated in 2019 thanks to a strong global performance, but the retailer has warned of the coronavirus impacting 2020 performance. Read More
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ATÜ Duty Free holds grand opening for 800sq m Luxury Square at Istanbul Airport
The Moodie Davitt Report is in attendance at the opening of what has been billed as “an exciting and innovative breakthrough for Unifree and Gebr Heinemann in the global travel retail market”. Read More
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Brand News
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Blackjack hosts 18 liquor brands at new Centre of Excellence
The spirits & wines brands shared their knowledge with more than 60 Blackjack delegates from across the UK in the new facility. Read More
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Safilo switches company car fleet to hybrid vehicles in pursuit of sustainable mobility
“Innovation and continuous research for excellence support us in making responsible choices towards the desire to reduce [our] environmental impact,” says Safilo Group CEO Angelo Trocchia. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free to release first bottles from Lambay Whiskey exclusive cask programme
The new personalised service allows retailers to choose their specific cask and sell all bottles from that specific barrel. Read More
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“A benchmark for airport luxury retail:” Luxury Square opening rounds out spectacular high-end offer at Istanbul Airport
Following the official opening of the Luxury Square at Istanbul Airport yesterday, ATÜ Duty Free, Unifree Duty Free and Gebr Heinemann talk to us about the design and offer of the new airside zone. Read More
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Coty appoints Jimmy Choo’s Pierre Denis as CEO, to replace Pierre Laubies
Denis has extensive experience of the luxury and beauty worlds, having also served in leadership roles with LVMH and Christian Dior. Read More
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“A taste of Magill Estate:” Penfolds Wine Bar and Kitchen begins trading at Adelaide Airport
Penfolds Wine Bar and Kitchen will offer a wide range of wines for travellers to purchase – from the Cellar Reserve and Penfolds Collection to some special bottlings. Read More
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Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin launches limited edition ceramic bottle with ARI
The 70cl ceramic bottle represents a new, limited edition design for the popular gin brand from The Shed Distillery. Read More
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NFL partnership “the perfect fit” for Luxottica’s Oakley brand
The eyewear brand has become an official on-field partner and has produced SKUs for all 32 franchises as part of the four-year partnership. Read More
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Diageo warns COVID-19 could wipe up to £325 million off sales
The liquor company has released a trading update in the wake of a significant reduction in international passenger traffic and disruption to the Chinese on-trade. Read More
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The Spirit of China: Celebrating a golden 15-year partnership between Kweichow Moutai and Camus
Welcome to The Spirit of China, a special issue of The Moodie Davitt eZine Spotlight Series dedicated to the partnership between state-owned Kweichow Moutai and family-owned Cognac house Camus. Read More
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“Individualism, differentiation and emotion”: Mondelez scales up roll-out of customisation tools
The confectioner successfully launched a Toblerone sleeve printer at Istanbul Airport and a digital sticker printer at Hong Kong International Airport last year. Read More
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‘A wild and intoxicating bouquet’: The Estée Lauder Companies unveils Tom Ford Rose Prick
‘A rose by any other name wouldn’t be Tom Ford’: The female fragrance was inspired by a wild bouquet of aromas coming from Tom Ford’s own rose garden. Read More
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The Glenlivet honours Taiwan whisky market with Taoyuan Airport exclusive
The 14-year-old sherry cask expression is only available with Ever Rich and Tasa Meng. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Annual FAB Conference and Awards moves to new September dates
Against the backdrop of market uncertainty over COVID-19, the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference and Awards will move from June to revised dates of 2-3 September in Istanbul. Read More
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“A taste of Magill Estate:” Penfolds Wine Bar and Kitchen begins trading at Adelaide Airport
Penfolds Wine Bar and Kitchen will offer a wide range of wines for travellers to purchase – from the Cellar Reserve and Penfolds Collection to some special bottlings. Read More
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Lagardère reports travel retail revenue of €4,264 million for 2019
Sales for the travel retail arm of Lagardère Group were up +6.3% like-for-like and +16.1% consolidated in 2019 thanks to a strong global performance, but the retailer has warned of the coronavirus impacting 2020 performance. Read More
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Areas opens healthy-eating option Exki at Alicante Airport
The 190sq m Exki outlet is the third in Spanish airports and is structured in a grab-and-go format with capacity for 90 diners. Read More
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TRG Concessions reports +4.1% like-for-like sales growth in 2019 as wider group announces closures
The Restaurant Group has identified the Concessions business – which operates primarily in UK airports – as one of three key growth areas, and expects to compete in forthcoming terminal tenders. Read More
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Penfolds Wine Bar and Kitchen headlines six new retail and F&B openings at Adelaide Airport
The Penfolds venue and five other concepts – Boost Juice, Lego Kaboom, Airport Pharmacy, Soul Origin and Precinct Adelaide Kitchen – have begun operations opposite gates 15-16. Read More
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Duty free, airport and travel behaviour changing dramatically as a result of COVID-19, finds Pi Insight study
Asia Pacific travellers are avoiding crowded store areas, picking up products, and purchasing items if they have to queue, while general willingness to travel and shop is declining. Read More
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HMSHost says labour union’s claims on racial pay inequality are “completely untrue”
The global restaurateur also dismissed other allegations of discrimination as an attempt by the union to spread false information and improve its negotiating position. Read More
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Features
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“A benchmark for airport luxury retail:” Luxury Square opening rounds out spectacular high-end offer at Istanbul Airport
Following the official opening of the Luxury Square at Istanbul Airport yesterday, ATÜ Duty Free, Unifree Duty Free and Gebr Heinemann talk to us about the design and offer of the new airside zone. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free introduces telecommuting for headquarters staff amid worsening Korean COVID-19 outbreak
Lotte Duty Free puts staff welfare first as it introduces telecommuting – a first, albeit an unwelcome one, for the duty free industry. Read More
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The Spirit of China: Celebrating a golden 15-year partnership between Kweichow Moutai and Camus
Welcome to The Spirit of China, a special issue of The Moodie Davitt eZine Spotlight Series dedicated to the partnership between state-owned Kweichow Moutai and family-owned Cognac house Camus. Read More
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Duty free, airport and travel behaviour changing dramatically as a result of COVID-19, finds Pi Insight study
Asia Pacific travellers are avoiding crowded store areas, picking up products, and purchasing items if they have to queue, while general willingness to travel and shop is declining. Read More
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Live and online: Moodie Davitt Magazine: Digital Edition, February 2020
Welcome to the February edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine: Digital Edition, in which we report on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on travel and tourism markets, plus much more. Read More
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Colm McLoughlin: Making Tracks (and airing tracks) in Dubai
Someone left the cake out in the rain. An unlikely reference perhaps from Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin. Read (and listen) on for the explanation. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: Unlocking the power and potential of differentiation
This issue features a special report on travel retail-exclusive products, while our analysis of the COVID-19 outbreak and its repercussions for the industry continues. Read More
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Airport Authority Hong Kong introduces new relief package for business partners
The relief package is the second to be introduced in recent months to alleviate pressure caused by external events. “It is hoped that the two rounds of relief measures would be of help to the industry during this difficult period,” Read More