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A decade and a half has flashed by since the implementation of Hainan’s offshore duty-free shopping policy, a regime that has transformed both China’s and Asia’s travel retail landscape.
Dubai Duty Free’s Spring Trials Weekend at Newbury combined strong crowds, competitive racing and high-impact brand engagement to deliver a compelling start to the UK flat season.
We feature rolling updates on what already ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
The contract covers both airside and landside stores, alongside five ATMs in the non-Schengen pier area.
Tobacco and Reduced Risk Products
The Moodie Davitt Report was on location at Tortona Rocks in Milan as the ‘Soundsorial Design’ experience brought the distinct brand universes of IQOS and Devialet together for the first time.
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Ricola’s fantastically vibrant Earth Day homepage takeover of The Moodie Davitt Report brings its Alpine heritage and sustainability storytelling to the forefront with a focus on its Swiss herb gardens.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Located in Terminal D, the new Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge target distinct passenger segments, with both facilities incorporating design and culinary elements inspired by the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
The stores feature a wide selection of Hawaii-made products from more than 80 local vendors, alongside a curated selection of premium international brands.
The continued collaboration enhances management of onboard retail inventory and crew meal processes across Air Arabia’s operations, with Omnevo’s integrated retail technology platform streamlining workflows.
The RFP spans around 4,000sq m across 20 retail sites and covers all core travel essentials categories including news & books, gifts & souvenirs and pharmacy.
Our latest selection comes to you from the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport, where Fraport Group hosted a pre-opening celebration for business partners and selected media on Monday night.
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to publish our popular Jessica’s Secret Index for February covering spirits & wine, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery.
The line-up will feature premium sandwiches, wraps, salads and fresh fruit to enhance food-to-go purchases and penetration, while reinforcing quality perception through clear, consistent Waitrose branding.
An Early Bird delegate pass for US$1,500 is available until 30 April, with the standard registration fee rising to US$1,700 after the deadline.
Today’s video, shared by design specialist Lead8, showcases Rimba, a rainforest-inspired leisure space at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
The initial eight-week programme is likely to provide welcome additional business for commercial operators hard hit by the impact of the Middle East conflict on departing passenger numbers.
“Location is everything and it doesn’t get more connected than being at the front door of Queensland’s busiest gateway,” says Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris.
Globally renowned design and retail strategist Kevin Roche explores how airports are evolving into big cities and the importance of reinventing them as mixed-use, culturally resonant destinations.
Traffic at the UAE hub rose 6.1% year-on-year, as London Heathrow remained second and Incheon International in third, measured by international passenger numbers.
SOF Connect CEO Jesús Caballero speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report about his vision for the airport, as the duty-free store expands to nearly 1,200sq m and Amo opens in an impressive 205sq m space.
To mark International Women’s Day 2026 (8 March), The Moodie Davitt Report has invited women from across the global travel retail and aviation sectors to participate in Voices of Impact, a special editorial initiative celebrating leadership, empowerment and collective action.
The Estée Lauder Companies underscores its long-term commitment to Hainan with an immersive, technology-led pavilion at that blends science, storytelling and a 13-brand strong portfolio.
Through its portfolio of brands and partnerships, L’Oréal’s Hainan Expo presence reinforces its mission to deliver personalised, entertaining and seamless beauty experiences in the channel.
BAT said the launch reinforces its focus on exclusivity, sense of place and experiential retail in the channel.
