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Etihad Airways steps up alliance with Alibaba to launch branded aircraft for Tmall 11.11 Global Shopping Festival
Why is a tie-up between an airline and an e-commerce giant our lead story today? Simple, writes Martin Moodie. Because the power of possibility in aligning the interests, desires and spending habits of an airline's passenger base with a fulfilment agency of Alibaba's scale is virtually limitless. Read More
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Meet Romeo the robot: Rome Fiumicino travellers just might fall in love with Aelia Duty Free’s new shopping assistant
The humanoid robot can play games, pose for photos and welcome travellers to Lagardère Travel Retail’s duty free store at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Read More
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Celebrating the spirit of gin: ARI showcases fast-growing segment with dedicated festival
Sales of gin at the retailer’s The Loop zones at Dublin and Cork airports increased +70% in 2016, and The Spirit of Gin Festival allowed ARI to highlight its range and educate customers. Read More
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Martini introduces a winning formula at Milan Malpensa
A full scale Williams Martini Racing show car and Martini tasting bar captured the attention of travellers and led to an “uplift” in September sales. Read More
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Wonder of wine: Penfolds unveils 2017 collection and a A$3,000 expression blending three Grange vintages
The Australian winemaker offers a 2017 range "to remember” and experiments with the multi-vintage Penfolds g3, which is limited to 1,200 bottles. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Aelia Duty Free: Very nice in Nice
I love the simplicity, vibrancy and brightness of this store. It may not have the sunshine but it still manages to capture the very essence of the Côte d’Azur. Nice? Very nice, I’d say. Read more
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Mouton Cadet named as Official Wine for the 2018 Ryder Cup
To mark its association with the prestigious biennial golf tournament, Baron Philippe de Rothschild will release a Special Cuvée next March in selected travel retail locations. Read More
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Plaza Premium Group opens Riyadh airport lounge and wins Dammam contract
Song Hoi-see's company opens a 12,000sq ft lounge at Riyadh King Khalid International and wins a five-year contract at King Fahd International. Read More
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gategroup names Federico Germani as Chief Commercial Officer
In his new role, Federico Germani oversees the Retail on Board business as well as other key commercial activities at the airline services specialist. Read More
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Hong Kong International Airport calls tender for two luxury boutiques
The latest licences put out to bid at Hong Kong International Airport feature two luxury goods stores in the Terminal 1 East Hall. Read More
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Guest column: Jaquie Scammell on the ‘tangible intangibles’ needed for customer service
In her first column for The Moodie Davitt Report, the Melbourne-based speaker, author and mentor presents three 'tangible intangibles' for building a customer-centric business and maintaining an emotional connection with customers in a world of automation. Read More
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Ireland’s daa seeks interested parties for major Dublin Airport Terminal 2 retail construction works
ARI’s The Loop will undergo a major redevelopment, while new retail units will be added in a multi-phase construction project set to go to tender in January and March 2018. Read More
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The sky’s (not) the limit as Bacardi and Virgin unveil Flying Bartender programme
It's International Gin & Tonic Day and what better way to celebrate it in travel retail than with a concept called The Flying Bartender? Our Intrepid Brands Editor Helen Pawson joins Bacardi & Virgin Atlantic Airways to report from the Read More
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“Setting new standards for outdoor advertising” – Chanel unveils ambitious digital campaign for Gabrielle in Munich
Five branded columns featuring LED backlighting technology have been individually redesigned for Chanel, while actress Kristen Stewart stars in an eye-catching commercial. Read More
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Interview: Leonidas CEO Philippe de Selliers on creating moments of happiness for all
The newly appointed Leonidas CEO talks about his vision for the Belgian confectioner to "grow like hell" and become a global brand. Read More
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Brand News
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Yam Seng to represent Royal Dragon vodka in selected duty free & travel retail markets
Twin triumph at Frontier Awards spurs fast-growing vodka company to boost its travel retail presence. Read More
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Mouton Cadet named as Official Wine for the 2018 Ryder Cup
To mark its association with the prestigious biennial golf tournament, Baron Philippe de Rothschild will release a Special Cuvée next March in selected travel retail locations. Read More
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Walsh Whiskey releases limited-edition 2017 Writers’ Tears Cask Strength
The vintage whiskey, in new-look packaging, claimed a gold medal in the Irish Whiskey Awards just hours after its launch. Read More
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Martini introduces a winning formula at Milan Malpensa
A full scale Williams Martini Racing show car and Martini tasting bar captured the attention of travellers and led to an “uplift” in September sales. Read More
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Wonder of wine: Penfolds unveils 2017 collection and a A$3,000 expression blending three Grange vintages
The Australian winemaker offers a 2017 range "to remember” and experiments with the multi-vintage Penfolds g3, which is limited to 1,200 bottles. Read More
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Hong Kong International Airport calls tender for two luxury boutiques
The latest licences put out to bid at Hong Kong International Airport feature two luxury goods stores in the Terminal 1 East Hall. Read More
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The sky’s (not) the limit as Bacardi and Virgin unveil Flying Bartender programme
It's International Gin & Tonic Day and what better way to celebrate it in travel retail than with a concept called The Flying Bartender? Our Intrepid Brands Editor Helen Pawson joins Bacardi & Virgin Atlantic Airways to report from the Read More
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JR/Duty Free offers a personal touch with exclusive Jack Daniel’s collection
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Travellers’ Exclusive presents whiskey from three selected barrels in ‘one-of-a-kind’ wooden cradles. Buyers better be quick though; the 20 cradles are available on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. Read More
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Interview: Leonidas CEO Philippe de Selliers on creating moments of happiness for all
The newly appointed Leonidas CEO talks about his vision for the Belgian confectioner to "grow like hell" and become a global brand. Read More
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Travel retail stands out for Pernod Ricard in Americas and Asia Pacific in Q1
Travel retail sales accelerate in the Americas and rebound sharply in Asia-Rest of the World markets for the drinks group in Q1. Read More
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Fossil Group extends smartwatch range; targets female customers
New brands and models join Fossil Group's touchscreen smartwatch offer as the company looks to improve the 'neglected' female wearables category. Read More
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Pernod Ricard targets Mid-Autumn Festival with Martell Single Estate Collection
The launch of the Martell Single Estate Collection is being marked with sensorial activations in selected Asia Pacific and US airports. Read More
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Ballantine’s enters single malt category with new 15yo range
One of the world's leading blended Scotch whiskies moves into the single malt space. And travel retail will see the result first. Read More
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Features
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Etihad Airways steps up alliance with Alibaba to launch branded aircraft for Tmall 11.11 Global Shopping Festival
Why is a tie-up between an airline and an e-commerce giant our lead story today? Simple, writes Martin Moodie. Because the power of possibility in aligning the interests, desires and spending habits of an airline's passenger base with a fulfilment Read More
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Guest column: Jaquie Scammell on the ‘tangible intangibles’ needed for customer service
In her first column for The Moodie Davitt Report, the Melbourne-based speaker, author and mentor presents three 'tangible intangibles' for building a customer-centric business and maintaining an emotional connection with customers in a world of automation. Read More
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Interview: Leonidas CEO Philippe de Selliers on creating moments of happiness for all
The newly appointed Leonidas CEO talks about his vision for the Belgian confectioner to "grow like hell" and become a global brand. Read More
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Sense of Place: Evoking the best of Brazil, Athens and Guadeloupe
The latest edition of our column championing the concept of Sense of Place, sponsored by Aer Rianta International, explores a stunning destination zone at Belo Horizonte Airport and two vibrant walk-through stores in Athens and Guadeloupe. Read More
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Travel Retail’s Positive Disruptors: SkyBuys shakes up the duty free shopping model
Founded by Alec Kemmery, SkyBuys is an online-to-offline (O2O) e-commerce platform which aims to improve the passenger travel retail shopping experience by linking online duty free browsing and wish-lists with purchases online, inflight or in-store. Read More
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Lufthansa trials onboard grocery shopping service: A shift in shopper ownership?
Passengers can now use inflight WI-Fi to order groceries to be delivered upon their return home. “It responds to the key demand from customers for hyper convenient, frictionless shopping,” says Portland Design Managing Director Ibrahim Ibrahim. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet F.I.N.E Jewellery Founder Ari Johansson
Ari Johansson was born and raised in Finland, a country he still calls home. He talks past and present, kung fu and cathedral building and the importance of number watching. Read More
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Lacoste’s Jean-Louis Delamarre on the brand’s dual strategy in travel retail
The Lacoste Global Travel Retail CEO talks to The Moodie Davitt Report about the brand's strategy to leverage the challenge while building a productive business for the company and its partners. Read More