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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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Official film for second Hainan Expo is released
The dazzling film, set to a dramatic, violin score is called ‘Hainan invites the unusual you’. 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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The Moodie Blog: A chance encounter with a great airport food pioneer
When the definitive history of airport dining is written, the breakthrough influence of the original Heathrow Caviar House Seafood Bar may be viewed as the seminal moment that food quality and consumer satisfaction first got a look in. 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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Westover produces commanding performance to capture Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
The three-day Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival is the showpiece of the Irish flat racing season and provides a big international showcase for the leading travel retailer. Read More
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Hainan government unveils second duty free stimulus package
The event is being hosted by five travel retailers – China Duty Free Group, GDF Plaza, HTDF, Shenzhen Duty Free Group and CNSC. 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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Images of the Day: Toasting recovery in Thiruvananthapuram
The traditional Ganapathi homam opening ceremony – a ritual that evokes happiness, prosperity and good health – offered a symbolic reflection of the encouraging recovery within India’s travel retail sector from the COVID-19 crisis. 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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Cruise market web searches and trip purchases weakened in May, says new report
A report from digital intelligence provider Similarweb shows a recent weakening of growth in cruiseline trip searches and in conversion to bookings, suggesting that economic risk factors are dampening demand. Read More
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Estée Lauder partners with King Power Duty Free to launch Luxury Fragrance Collection
To celebrate the Southeast Asia-first launch, the partners hosted a special VIP event. A pop-up is open at the King Power Duty Free Mall through to the end of July. Read More
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Brand News
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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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Estée Lauder partners with King Power Duty Free to launch Luxury Fragrance Collection
To celebrate the Southeast Asia-first launch, the partners hosted a special VIP event. A pop-up is open at the King Power Duty Free Mall through to the end of July. Read More
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DFS Group teams up with fashion label XOXOGOODBOY for exclusive Australia launch
Founded in Seoul, youth fashion label XOXOGOODBOY is introduced to the Australian market this month at T Galleria by DFS in Sydney. Read More
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L’Oréal, Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners partner to launch luxury beauty brand
L’Oréal Group, Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners will own a near-equal share of the project, which promises to showcase Korean beauty and heritage. Read More
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Born in the USA: Tito’s Handmade Vodka reveals Star-Spangled bottle bag
In a double celebration, Tito’s marks US Independence Day on 4 July and commemorates the brand’s 25th anniversary. Read More
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BERetail and Friedrichshafen Airport celebrate opening of Lakepoint duty free store
BERetail is the largest supply partner for the 300sq m store which opens officially today. The German airport store includes a lounge area that invites passengers to take their time shopping. Read More
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TFWA reveals social events diary for Cannes show
The association’s updated programme includes a ‘Get Together’ opening cocktail on 2 October. The TFWA Lounge returns, along with late evening sessions at the Carlton Beach venue. Read More
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Oettinger Davidoff reveals solid increase in revenue and profitability in 2021
Leading cigar maker Oettinger Davidoff has announced a +8% rise in turnover year-on-year in 2021, with cigar production rising +35% in volume terms; travel retail was hit by the lack of business in Asia Pacific in particular. Read More
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Royal Salute transitions to sustainable glass flagon
The move progresses the brand’s mission to shift to 100% recyclable, reusable and or compostable packaging by 2025. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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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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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
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Comptoir Libanais teams with HMSHost International for London Stansted opening
The popular Lebanese restaurant chain extends its network to a further UK airport, alongside long-standing partner HMSHost International. Read More
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Interview: Driving duty free sales across Heathrow’s ‘four pillars’ of retail
Heathrow Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown talks about Dufry’s contract extension at the London gateway, and how the duty free business can be enhanced with a focus on the retail pillars of digital, experience, space and offer. Read More
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Ole Red unveils first airport location at Nashville Airport
The 5,500sq ft restaurant and live music venue is from the brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s hit song Ol’ Red. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt eZine: SK-II and CDFG’s ‘House of Miracles’ in Hainan
Our cover story reveals how prestige skincare brand SK-II has partnered with China Duty Free Group to unveil an interactive social retail pop-up store in Hainan. Plus interviews with Heathrow Airport, Mars-Wrigley and Whyte & Mackay. Read More
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Features
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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
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Interview: Driving duty free sales across Heathrow’s ‘four pillars’ of retail
Heathrow Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown talks about Dufry’s contract extension at the London gateway, and how the duty free business can be enhanced with a focus on the retail pillars of digital, experience, space and offer. Read More
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Interview: Whyte & Mackay on maintaining the momentum in prestige malts
Leading Scotch whisky distiller Whyte & Mackay is reinforcing its premiumisation agenda with activity around its malts collection, including the planned release of new expressions for flagship brand The Dalmore. Read More