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Philip Morris International unveils next generation of IQOS products
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International continues its commitment to smoke-free alternatives with the launch of the “next generation” of IQOS, its game-changing heated tobacco product. Martin Moodie reports from Tokyo. Read More
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A rare and exclusive collection: DFS prepares to host tenth edition of Masters of Time in December
The Masters of Time X collection, created to mark the exhibition's tenth anniversary, “represents the most exclusive selection of watches and jewellery that DFS has ever presented to its customers”, says the retailer. Read More
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Beam Suntory launches first travel retail-exclusive Maker’s Mark expression
Once reserved for special guests to the brand’s distillery in Kentucky, Maker’s Mark 101 is now being shared with global travellers who want to explore and discover a growing category. Read More
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South Korean duty free sales reach all-time high in first nine months
The daigou phenomenon continues to drive growth with the number of Chinese tourists to South Korea significantly down on pre-THAAD levels. Read More
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Interview: Jean-Sébastien Robicquet and William Grant & Sons – creating a “new vernacular” for Cognac
Maison Villevert President Jean-Sébastien Robicquet is launching a new Cognac collection into travel retail in partnership with William Grant & Sons. He spoke to The Moodie Davitt Report about creating a “new vernacular” for France’s most famous spirit. Read More
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The Moodie Blog – From Novosibirsk to Nespresso
Lost in Translation? The story of my life. As Irving Berlin said, “I got lost but look what I found.” Read more
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Sydney Airport reveals one of Australia’s largest advertising wraps at T1 car park
Lights. Camera. Action. It’s a wrap. A very large one in fact as a new Sydney Airport partnership offers an exciting media opportunity at the T1 car park. Read More
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Heinemann Australia opens departures and arrivals stores at Gold Coast Airport
First Sydney, now Gold Coast Airport. Gebr Heinemann builds its base in Australia with a duo of openings at a key tourism gateway. Read More
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Travel retail stands out as Pernod Ricard reports strong first quarter
Travel retail is highlighted as a contributing factor in Pernod Ricard’s “very dynamic” FY2019 Q1 growth in Asia-Rest of the World. The channel also bolstered “modest” growth in the Americas. Read More
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Local partners capture Owen Roberts International Airport retail and F&B contracts in Grand Cayman
The concessions, awarded to various local partners, will feature in a new shopping gallery and food court in the expanded departures hall. Read More
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Rémy Cointreau first-half sales up +5% as travel retail contributes to strong Cognac performance
Growth in the first half was driven by the Group Brands with Asia Pacific the best-performing region. Read More
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‘A world-class outlet’: Duty Free Philippines opens high-end DFP Luxe downtown store
The eagerly anticipated DFP Luxe store opened near Manila this week, led by an upscale fashion & accessories and beauty offer across 3,000sq m of space. Read More
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Millennial and Gen Z Muslim travellers drive US$180 billion online travel market, says new report
New intergenerational research on the digital behaviour and attitudes of Muslim travellers reveals a US$180 billion market with vast potential, including for travel retail. Read More
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Image of the day: How Miami Airport puts mothers first
How good to see an airport creating such facilities for nursing mothers, a significant element of the travelling public. Read More
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Brand News
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A rare and exclusive collection: DFS prepares to host tenth edition of Masters of Time in December
The Masters of Time X collection, created to mark the exhibition's tenth anniversary, “represents the most exclusive selection of watches and jewellery that DFS has ever presented to its customers”, says the retailer. Read More
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Beam Suntory launches first travel retail-exclusive Maker’s Mark expression
Once reserved for special guests to the brand’s distillery in Kentucky, Maker’s Mark 101 is now being shared with global travellers who want to explore and discover a growing category. Read More
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Philip Morris International unveils next generation of IQOS products
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International continues its commitment to smoke-free alternatives with the launch of the “next generation” of IQOS, its game-changing heated tobacco product. Martin Moodie reports from Tokyo. Read More
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Interview: Jean-Sébastien Robicquet and William Grant & Sons – creating a “new vernacular” for Cognac
Maison Villevert President Jean-Sébastien Robicquet is launching a new Cognac collection into travel retail in partnership with William Grant & Sons. He spoke to The Moodie Davitt Report about creating a “new vernacular” for France’s most famous spirit. Read More
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La Prairie boosts Skin Caviar with seven worldwide airport installations
The Swiss skincare brand’s iconic line is getting maximum exposure across some of the biggest international hub airports in the run-up to Christmas. Read More
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Travel retail stands out as Pernod Ricard reports strong first quarter
Travel retail is highlighted as a contributing factor in Pernod Ricard’s “very dynamic” FY2019 Q1 growth in Asia-Rest of the World. The channel also bolstered “modest” growth in the Americas. Read More
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Rémy Cointreau first-half sales up +5% as travel retail contributes to strong Cognac performance
Growth in the first half was driven by the Group Brands with Asia Pacific the best-performing region. Read More
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Tiziana Terenzi sees a fragrant future in travel retail as expansion beckons
Haute perfumerie is in the ascendant, believes the company, which made a splash at the TFWA World Exhibition on its yacht SuperFun. Read More
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Lacoste opens store at Shilla IPark Duty Free
French fashion label Lacoste has opened a store at downtown duty free shop Shilla IPark in Seoul. The opening is part of a strategy to increase brand presence and awareness in Asia. Read More
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Molton Brown reveals new fragrance launches and previews striking new packaging concept
In line with an increased focus on fragrance in travel retail, Molton Brown used the TFWA World Exhibition earlier this month to reveal new perfumes. The brand also previewed a new packaging design set to launch in late 2019. Read More
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‘A world-class outlet’: Duty Free Philippines opens high-end DFP Luxe downtown store
The eagerly anticipated DFP Luxe store opened near Manila this week, led by an upscale fashion & accessories and beauty offer across 3,000sq m of space. Read More
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Davidoff targets the holiday season with new tubo and gift selections
“A journey of discovery into everything Davidoff has to offer in terms of intensity, flavours and aromas”: The new selections include the travel shopping-exclusive Davidoff Premium. Read More
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Lalique marks 130th anniversary with limited-edition fragrance collection
There are 130 signed and numbered crystal flacons for each of the three Mon Premier Cristal Blooming fragrances, which are priced at €980. Refills are available. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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A nod to ‘Mr Eternity’: Delaware North opens locally-inspired F&B concept at Sydney’s Central Railway Station
Arthur Stace wrote the word ‘Eternity’ in chalk some 500,000 times over 35 years across Sydney in the 1900s – writing himself into the fabric of the city. He is now being celebrated in a new food & beverage concept. Read More
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Welcoming a legend: Fraport to open Primanti Brothers at Pittsburgh Airport
“Big sandwiches, big drinks; the same attitude you’ve been getting from me since 1973,” promises Primanti Bros. Manager Toni Haggerty. Read More
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Taste of Italy: 400 Gradi broadens food & beverage base at Auckland Airport
The opening of 400 Gradi, an award-winning Melbourne pizza restaurant, marks the latest step in the transformation of the Auckland Airport dining offer. Read More
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Local partners capture Owen Roberts International Airport retail and F&B contracts in Grand Cayman
The concessions, awarded to various local partners, will feature in a new shopping gallery and food court in the expanded departures hall. Read More
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Millennial and Gen Z Muslim travellers drive US$180 billion online travel market, says new report
New intergenerational research on the digital behaviour and attitudes of Muslim travellers reveals a US$180 billion market with vast potential, including for travel retail. Read More
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Airport first for Areas’ COMO concept as it launches at Barcelona–El Prat
The own-brand restaurant and cafeteria is located in Terminal 1 and has capacity for 140 customers. Read More
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Guernsey Airport seeks Expressions of Interest for food & beverage concessions
The airport is looking for businesses that can generate a compelling culinary and customer experience that appeals to a cross-section of travellers. Read More
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Travel-related food & beverage the focus in new Moodie Davitt Report homepage section
To reflect the importance of the fast-growing sector, all key stories will now feature in a dedicated section on The Moodie Davitt Report homepage. Read More
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Features
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Philip Morris International unveils next generation of IQOS products
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International continues its commitment to smoke-free alternatives with the launch of the “next generation” of IQOS, its game-changing heated tobacco product. Martin Moodie reports from Tokyo. Read More
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Interview: Jean-Sébastien Robicquet and William Grant & Sons – creating a “new vernacular” for Cognac
Maison Villevert President Jean-Sébastien Robicquet is launching a new Cognac collection into travel retail in partnership with William Grant & Sons. He spoke to The Moodie Davitt Report about creating a “new vernacular” for France’s most famous spirit. Read More
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Millennial and Gen Z Muslim travellers drive US$180 billion online travel market, says new report
New intergenerational research on the digital behaviour and attitudes of Muslim travellers reveals a US$180 billion market with vast potential, including for travel retail. Read More
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DFASS comes full circle as 3Sixty is born
“I’m very proud to announce there is now a new player – a very relevant player – in travel retail: 3Sixty. Duty Free & More.” The words of Roberto Graziani, Executive Vice Chairman of the former DFASS Group, now recast Read More
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L’Oréal Travel Retail celebrates Sense of Place with immersive, celebrity-driven ‘Kiehl’s Loves’ campaign
The Moodie Davitt Report's Melody Ng reports from Hainan, where L’Oréal skincare brand Kiehl’s last month unveiled the third edition of its ‘Kiehl’s Loves’ campaign. The campaign is an extraordinary leveraging of star power combined with immersive digital technologies. Read More
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Schiphol champions transparency and ‘showrooming’ in a brave new travel retail world
The Dutch airport is keen to improve the customer experience – but in an open, engaging and ethical way. Could this be the future of travel retail? Read More
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Cartier Parfums sparkles with Carat pop-up in Paris
The temporary store is an invitation to discover the novel ‘olfactory rainbow’ that defines the newest scent from the esteemed French jewellery house. Read More
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Bali Airport showcases Indonesian culture amid shopping festival
Delegates attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual meetings experienced a shopping festival, interactive art installations and traditional music performances. Read More