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Autogrill confirms Dufry merger talks but says “no exclusivity”
The prospect of a new duty free-to-food & beverage superforce comes a step closer but no deal is done and no negotiation exclusivity is in place, Autogrill insists. UPDATED WITH DUFRY COMMENT. Read More
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Mondelez WTR brings Cadbury Football Club to Luton Airport
The Cadbury Football Club is delighting Premier League fans at Luton Airport with digital football games, laser-etched chocolate bars and an appearance from sports broadcaster Craig Mitch. Read More
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New mix, new beat: Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee lands in Haikou with CDFG
The two storey pop-up, the brand’s biggest-ever activation in travel retail, will run for one month at the Haikou Mova Mall. It celebrates the pre-launch of Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee with CDFG. Read More
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Pet-sonality Profile with Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Meet Taxi and Antoine Bona
In our fun column in association with Tito’s, we meet Essence Corp’s Antoine Bona and his beloved rescue dog Taxi. Calling after her in traffic is not recommended. Read More
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A new kind of Korean wave – Lotte Duty Free launches cross-border platform
The lines between traditional travel retail and cross border ecommerce continue to blur as Korean duty free companies unveil new online platforms. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Mounting a challenge at Mount Juliet
“It’s not how, it’s how many.” With that well-worn golf phrase and a wry smile did Paraguayan pro Fabrizio Zanotti try to temper my disaffection with another ropey golf shot on Wednesday. Read more
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Lotte Duty Free expands big data ecosystem to drive consumer insights
The platform combines data owned by participating companies from multiple sectors and uses it for ‘hyper-personalised’ marketing and new business development. Read More
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MEADFA webinar presents upbeat picture about tourism and travel retail recovery
Speakers representing the UNWTO and Dubai Duty Free underlined the importance of travel retail in the region’s tourism ecosystem at the Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association event. Read More
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OTG named one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Hospitality & Travel employers
OTG, which employs 5,000 people across North America, ranked highly for its ability to attract and retain talent, its gender-inclusive policies and diversity hiring. Read More
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Starboard Cruise Services strikes ‘milestone’ luxury partnership with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Story-telling and destination discovery are principles underpinning Starboard Cruise Services’ retail offer onboard Evrima, the first superyacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Read More
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Deadline for FAB Superstars and ESG Awards extended to 8 July
The awards will be the culmination of the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference, which takes place as a virtual event on 12-13 September. Read More
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WHSmith International names Ben Green as Business Development Director
The highly respected ex-Manchester Airports Group Retail Director is named to a key business development role at the news, convenience and speciality travel retailer. Read More
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Asia Pacific international air passenger demand strengthens in May
International passengers carried by Asia Pacific airlines increased more than five-fold to 7.3 million in May. Demand is rising fast, though total traffic stands at just 23.6% of May 2019 levels. Read More
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 24
We present highlights from this week’s Moodie Davitt Report WeChat Official Account, with readership climbing steadily and the platform now attracting 2,746 followers. Read More
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Brand News
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Rodenstock deepens CDFG partnership with high-profile Hainan promotions
Activations in Haitang Bay and Haikou showcase the latest eyewear releases from Rodenstock and its Porsche Design brand. Read More
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Mondelez WTR brings Cadbury Football Club to Luton Airport
The Cadbury Football Club is delighting Premier League fans at Luton Airport with digital football games, laser-etched chocolate bars and an appearance from sports broadcaster Craig Mitch. Read More
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New mix, new beat: Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee lands in Haikou with CDFG
The two storey pop-up, the brand’s biggest-ever activation in travel retail, will run for one month at the Haikou Mova Mall. It celebrates the pre-launch of Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee with CDFG. Read More
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Pet-sonality Profile with Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Meet Taxi and Antoine Bona
In our fun column in association with Tito’s, we meet Essence Corp’s Antoine Bona and his beloved rescue dog Taxi. Calling after her in traffic is not recommended. Read More
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MEADFA webinar presents upbeat picture about tourism and travel retail recovery
Speakers representing the UNWTO and Dubai Duty Free underlined the importance of travel retail in the region’s tourism ecosystem at the Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association event. Read More
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OTG named one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Hospitality & Travel employers
OTG, which employs 5,000 people across North America, ranked highly for its ability to attract and retain talent, its gender-inclusive policies and diversity hiring. Read More
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Starboard Cruise Services strikes ‘milestone’ luxury partnership with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Story-telling and destination discovery are principles underpinning Starboard Cruise Services’ retail offer onboard Evrima, the first superyacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Read More
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 24
We present highlights from this week’s Moodie Davitt Report WeChat Official Account, with readership climbing steadily and the platform now attracting 2,746 followers. Read More
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Comment: How Rituals is connecting with travellers across multiple channels
In this guest piece, Global Travel Retail Director Melvin Broekaart talks about Rituals’ 360-degree travel concept, through which the brand owner aims to promote wellbeing to the traveller on every leg of their trip. Read More
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Rituals and Novotel strike European hotels partnership
The Ritual of Karma Hotel collection is launching across 159 European Novotel locations before the end of the year. To celebrate, the partners hosted a KOL immersion at the Novotel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse Hotel on 17 June. Read More
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In Memoriam: Luxottica Founder Leonardo Del Vecchio
Del Vecchio, a pioneering figure in the eyewear industry, founded Luxottica Group in 1961. The company now manages a wide portfolio of owned and licensed labels. Read More
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Henkell promotes core offer through tasting bar at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
The bar is located in the Heinemann Duty Free and Travel Value Shop in Terminal 2. It offers the brand’s Henkell Trocken, Henkell Rosé and Henkell Brut Vintage expressions. Read More
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Wine, whisky and cigars – an interview (like no other) with Foreo’s Gary Leong
Gary Leong has spearheaded Foreo’s extraordinary success in travel retail over recent years but this interview is not about beauty devices. For Gary has an equally extraordinary knowledge of wines, spirits and cigars... Read More
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Food & Beverage
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MEADFA webinar presents upbeat picture about tourism and travel retail recovery
Speakers representing the UNWTO and Dubai Duty Free underlined the importance of travel retail in the region’s tourism ecosystem at the Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association event. Read More
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OTG named one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Hospitality & Travel employers
OTG, which employs 5,000 people across North America, ranked highly for its ability to attract and retain talent, its gender-inclusive policies and diversity hiring. Read More
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Deadline for FAB Superstars and ESG Awards extended to 8 July
The awards will be the culmination of the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference, which takes place as a virtual event on 12-13 September. Read More
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Autogrill confirms Dufry merger talks but says “no exclusivity”
The prospect of a new duty free-to-food & beverage superforce comes a step closer but no deal is done and no negotiation exclusivity is in place, Autogrill insists. UPDATED WITH DUFRY COMMENT. Read More
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HMSHost International snaps up eight-year, €160+ million Bangalore contracts
Big news from the burgeoning Indian airport food & beverage sector as the Autogrill subsidiary snaps up two key contracts with one of the country’s most innovative airport companies. Read More
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SSP opens new concept Soul + Grain at London Victoria Station
The ‘fresh-to-go’ concept offers a number of healthy options and is the first in a series of openings for the new brand across UK airports and rail stations. Read More
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The QDF Series (2): Qatar Duty Free steps up its innovation agenda
In the second episode of our special series we showcase the latest addition to Qatar Duty Free’s luxury line-up and some exciting new offers in its food & beverage and mainstream retail. Read More
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Fuller’s to extend Heathrow T2 presence with The Queen’s Arms
The T2 landside outlet will begin trading in early August. It complements the existing London Pride premises airside in the same terminal. Read More
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Features
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MEADFA webinar presents upbeat picture about tourism and travel retail recovery
Speakers representing the UNWTO and Dubai Duty Free underlined the importance of travel retail in the region’s tourism ecosystem at the Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association event. Read More
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HMSHost International snaps up eight-year, €160+ million Bangalore contracts
Big news from the burgeoning Indian airport food & beverage sector as the Autogrill subsidiary snaps up two key contracts with one of the country’s most innovative airport companies. Read More
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Comment: How Rituals is connecting with travellers across multiple channels
In this guest piece, Global Travel Retail Director Melvin Broekaart talks about Rituals’ 360-degree travel concept, through which the brand owner aims to promote wellbeing to the traveller on every leg of their trip. Read More
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Images of the Day: Gucci and King Power International dazzle at Suvarnabhumi Airport
The 200sq m store, which features an all-digital facade, is the first in the world to feature the new Gucci design. It represents a firm statement of confidence in the recovery of the battered Thai tourism and travel retail sectors Read More
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Wine, whisky and cigars – an interview (like no other) with Foreo’s Gary Leong
Gary Leong has spearheaded Foreo’s extraordinary success in travel retail over recent years but this interview is not about beauty devices. For Gary has an equally extraordinary knowledge of wines, spirits and cigars... Read More
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Hainan Offshore Duty Free Shopping Festival attracts ‘unprecedented’ financial support
The mega event, designed to stimulate the island province’s all-important duty free shopping sector, will run until year-end and feature over 50 promotions. Read More
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The QDF Series (2): Qatar Duty Free steps up its innovation agenda
In the second episode of our special series we showcase the latest addition to Qatar Duty Free’s luxury line-up and some exciting new offers in its food & beverage and mainstream retail. Read More
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Jewel Changi Airport to open seven new Asian cuisine F&B outlets
The eclectic mix of seven new eateries will offer Singaporean, Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine, all opening between this month and September. Read More