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Globuy 2020 Travel Retail Consumer Awards revealed: (1) Essences & Serums; (2) Creams & Lotions
We bring you the first two beauty sub-category results from the Globuy Travel Retail Consumer Awards, the sector’s most prestigious consumer recognition programme. There’s good news for Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair and Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. Read More
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Your new gateway to world class shopping: Bahrain Duty Free all set for landmark opening
The final countdown is on for the opening of the spectacular new Passenger Terminal Building at Bahrain International Airport on 28 January and Bahrain Duty Free is promising something suitably special in the retail offer. Read More
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Image of the Day: IATA salutes Singaporean effort to vaccinate aviation front-liners
“We are not asking for aviation workers to be on top of the list, but we need governments to ensure that transportation workers are considered as essential when vaccine roll-out plans are developed,” says IATA as it praises Singapore’s approach. Read More
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Jason Blejwas named Senior Vice President Merchandising and Planning at Valiram
The appointment of former DFS Group Global Fashion Operations Director Jason Blejwas is a key move for the family-held Malaysian retailer Valiram. Read More
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Chinese authorities step up rigorous efforts to curb COVID-19 outbreaks
In the run-up to the mass human migration over Chinese New Year, citizens are being urged to adopt careful precautionary measures, according to state-owned media Global Times. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Ringing the bells that still can ring as a third life chapter begins
Look hard and you will see a Cathay Pacific aircraft rising steeply from Hong Kong International Airport, every bit as beautiful as a bird in flight. Read more
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Travel retail veteran Moyra Race launches buyer training series
Moyra Race, the ex-Dufry, World Duty Free and Nuance Group buying professional, is imparting her extensive knowledge through new training courses. Read More
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Tasa Meng and Asahi Shuzo partner for sake launch in tribute to Japanese author
A Masaoka Shiki gift box – honouring the Japanese author and haiku poetry master – is featured by the travel retailer in a month-long promotion. Read More
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Farmer’s Fridge fresh food vending machine offer set for US airport expansion
In an interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Farmer’s Fridge CEO Luke Saunders says he aims to revolutionise the grab-and-go US airport dining market. Read More
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View from the top: Corporación América Airports CEO Martín Eurnekian joins strong Summit of the Americas speaker line-up
Martín Eurnekian, who leads powerful Latin American airports group Corporación América, and who is also Chair of ACI World, joins a powerhouse list of speakers in the Knowledge Hub for the virtual Summit of the Americas (5-9 April). Read More
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Autogrill plans to raise up to €600 million through new share issue
CEO Gianmario Tondato Da Ruos says: “We are starting a journey aimed at strengthening our capital structure, to be financially ready and flexible to take advantage of any potential future opportunities.” Read More
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Lotte Duty Free snaps up Grand Prix award for social media excellence at 2020 A.N.D. Awards
Lotte Duty Free’s renowned excellence in social media wins the ultimate plaudit at the prestigious annual awards with YouTube channel LDF TV lauded for its consumer engagement. Read More
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Voice of the brands: Redefining travel retail’s relevance through diversity, authenticity and sustainability
In a strong conclusion to the ETRC Business Forum on Thursday, a panel of prominent brand owners assessed how travel retail must act to remain relevant to a changing consumer base. Read More
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AirAsia extends digital footprint with Philippines travel retail launch
AirAsia Shop is launched in a new market, the Philippines, allowing Filipino customers to buy a wide range of merchandise and have goods delivered to their homes. Read More
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Brand News
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Globuy 2020 Travel Retail Consumer Awards revealed: (1) Essences & Serums; (2) Creams & Lotions
We bring you the first two beauty sub-category results from the Globuy Travel Retail Consumer Awards, the sector’s most prestigious consumer recognition programme. There’s good news for Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair and Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. Read More
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Travel retail veteran Moyra Race launches buyer training series
Moyra Race, the ex-Dufry, World Duty Free and Nuance Group buying professional, is imparting her extensive knowledge through new training courses. Read More
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Tasa Meng and Asahi Shuzo partner for sake launch in tribute to Japanese author
A Masaoka Shiki gift box – honouring the Japanese author and haiku poetry master – is featured by the travel retailer in a month-long promotion. Read More
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Voice of the brands: Redefining travel retail’s relevance through diversity, authenticity and sustainability
In a strong conclusion to the ETRC Business Forum on Thursday, a panel of prominent brand owners assessed how travel retail must act to remain relevant to a changing consumer base. Read More
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Coty Chief Digital Officer Jean-Denis Mariani to address Beauty Tech Live in April
Jean-Denis Mariani is the latest leading beauty industry figure to join the Beauty Tech Live Knowledge Hub (12-16 April), with more names to be announced soon. Read More
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“All the deliciousness of gin with none of the alcohol”: Sea Arch Drinks eyes global market
The Devon-based non-alcoholic drinks brand has secured the support of International Diplomatic Supplies Founder and Chief Executive Patrick Doyle. Read More
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Opinion: The growing importance of supporting small drinks brands in travel retail
Frank René Welkerling, CEO off Compass Supply Solutions, champions craft drinks brands and the important alternative they provide in duty free to the big names. Read More
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Video of the day: Ajmal Perfumes launches 70th anniversary celebrations in Sharjah
Ajmal Perfumes has kicked off its 70th anniversary celebrations with a podium-focused high-profile promotion in the heart of Sharjah Duty Free run by Dufry. Read More
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Victorinox partners with Rajiv Malhotra’s Lead in Travel Retail for Asia Pacific Chocolate Knife launch
The Victorinox Chocolate Knife looks like an Original Swiss Army Knife but is actually Swiss milk chocolate, with a gianduja hazelnut filling. And that Chocolate Knife is in the safe Asia Pacific hands of industry veteran Rajiv Maholtra. Read More
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Nuxe unveils travel retail exclusive ‘My Nourishing Honey Kit’ for 2021
The kit is the latest addition to the brand’s sustainable Rêve de Miel range. It is now available in worldwide travel retail. Read More
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Shiseido Travel Retail welcomes the Year of the Ox with limited-edition Lunar New Year Collections
The beauty company has revealed limited editions from prestige brands Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, Elixir, Anessa, Nars and Laura Mercier. Read More
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Indian airport operators push for doubling of duty free liquor and value allowances
The Association of Private Airport Operators, which represents seven Public-Private Partnership (PPP) airports in India, is pressing for the duty free liquor allowance to be doubled from two litres to four, with a similar percentage hike in the baggage (value) Read More
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‘Words of Sommeliers’: Barton & Guestier book reviews full AOP wine portfolio
The French winemaker recently teamed up with 31 of the world’s top sommeliers in a project to underline the work of what Barton & Guestier calls its “best ambassadors”. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Farmer’s Fridge fresh food vending machine offer set for US airport expansion
In an interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Farmer’s Fridge CEO Luke Saunders says he aims to revolutionise the grab-and-go US airport dining market. Read More
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Autogrill plans to raise up to €600 million through new share issue
CEO Gianmario Tondato Da Ruos says: “We are starting a journey aimed at strengthening our capital structure, to be financially ready and flexible to take advantage of any potential future opportunities.” Read More
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Opinion: The growing importance of supporting small drinks brands in travel retail
Frank René Welkerling, CEO off Compass Supply Solutions, champions craft drinks brands and the important alternative they provide in duty free to the big names. Read More
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McDonald’s opens at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
The airport company said the Terminal 2 opening – at the time when passengers are wary of travelling – will boost the customer experience. Read More
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Image of the Day: Shot(s) in the arm for travel and retail at Singapore Changi
If the travel retail community is looking for signs of positivity in aviation, the start of a vaccination programme at Changi Airport provides an encouraging one. Read More
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More heavyweight airport and retail executives join Summit of the Americas speaker line-up for April event
Senior figures from Hudson, ARI-North America, Motta Internacional and Midway Partnership join a strong list of influential speakers already named for the Summit of the Americas Knowledge Hub in April. Read More
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“We’re really just getting started:” OTG marks 25 years in airport hospitality business
OTG, a pioneering force in the airport hospitality sector, says it aims to continue furthering “a more mobile-friendly and contact-free airport experience” as it hits its milestone 25th anniversary. Read More
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Refurbished Plaza Premium Lounge opens at GMR Hyderabad International
The 773sq m facility, situated in the domestic departures area, has new features including a massage and wellness offer and zonal music control. Read More
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Features
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Lotte Duty Free snaps up Grand Prix award for social media excellence at 2020 A.N.D. Awards
Lotte Duty Free’s renowned excellence in social media wins the ultimate plaudit at the prestigious annual awards with YouTube channel LDF TV lauded for its consumer engagement. Read More
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Interview: Mars Wrigley’s Jack Tabbers says travel retail must change in COVID-shaped world
“I think travel retail, driven by its old structure, needs to watch out that it doesn’t lose its relevance,” warns Jack Tabbers, the man in charge of the newly integrated travel retail and Netherlands (domestic) business. Read More
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Anatomie is ‘designed to fly’ and ready to take off at the Summit of the Americas
“We believe we have a game-changing fashion concept,” says Anatomie Co-Founder Kate Boyer who is gearing up for leisurewear brand Anatomie’s travel retail debut at the Summit of the Americas – A Virtual Experience in April. Read More
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Interview: Airports company Avinor takes €3.6 billion “lighthouse of the duty free world” contract to global market
As one of the world’s blue-chip duty free concessions is tendered for stores at 11 Norwegian airports, Dermot Davitt speaks to senior Avinor executives about the opportunity. Read More
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APTRA & The Moodie Davitt Report announce ‘The APAC Dialogue’ webinars
The APAC Dialogue will feature one-day programmes every two months through 2021, each dedicated to a different theme, region or country. “This virtual programme will benefit APTRA members and the industry at large while we all navigate a reshaped, post-Covid Read More
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Avinor launches tender for one of the world’s biggest duty free contracts at 11 Norwegian airports
One of the world’s blue-chip travel retail concessions, across 11 Norwegian airports and with an estimated value of €3.6 billion over five years, comes to market. Read More
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Shiseido joins surging support for China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan
Japanese cosmetics house Shiseido has joined the growing list of exhibitors confirmed for the China International Consumer Products Expo. Read More
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Mondelēz veteran Rajiv Malhotra creates new company, Lead In Travel Retail
Long-time Mondelēz World Travel Retail executive Rajiv Malhotra has created his own Singapore-based company – Lead In Travel Retail. The much-respected Malhotra plans to serve as a business builder for brands in the Asia and Middle East regions. Read More