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B2B-to-C global exclusive: CDFG celebrates third anniversary at Haikou Mova Mall
As China Duty Free Group celebrates an important landmark in Haikou, Hainan Hinews Media Co (our strategic partner on the island province) brings compelling film coverage of a dual artistic and commercial celebration. Read More
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Nestlé hero products shine on CDF-Sunrise livestream
The broadcast, which attracted 23,000 views and a big sales spike, marked the first time that Nestlé International Travel Retail has promoted KitKat and Nestlé Swiss in livestream format. Read More
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Cruise and hospitality group Genting Hong Kong set to be wound up
The parent company of Genting Cruise Lines, whose portfolio includes the Star Cruises, Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises brands, files a winding up petition against the background of the COVID-19 crisis. Read More
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Van Cleef & Arpels opens flagship boutique with China Duty Free Group in Sanya
The boutique is the French jewellery brand’s first official store with CDFG on Hainan Island and follows the opening of its Lucky Alhambra pop-up store last year. Read More
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week Three
The Moodie Davitt WeChat Official Account now has over 2,000 followers and complements the already strong and growing Chinese readership of our English language platform. Read More
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The Moodie Blog: Ham-fisted UK politicians, high-risk Hong Kong hamsters and (almost) a flying Kiwi
Like a couple of Hong Kong hamsters desperately clutching on to their exercise wheel as the men in hamstermat, sorry hazmat, suits come to take them away, Boris is hanging on like grim death. Read more
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Dubai Duty Free claims 15th Best Duty Free Shopping award from Global Traveler magazine
The travel retailer captures the award for Best Duty Free Shopping in the World from the US magazine, with the results based on a survey among readers. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free and La Mer partner in virtual VIP beauty class
Can you be virtual and face-to-face at the same time? Emphatically yes, say Lotte Duty Free and La Mer. Read More
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Malaysia Aviation Group launches handbag range made from repurposed aircraft materials
An innovative new collection in partnership with Malaysian brand Theselina is made from repurposed leather seats, belts and buckles, tablecloths, life vests and cabin crew uniforms from Malaysia Airlines’ aircraft. Read More
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Kiehl’s opens second location with 3Sixty Duty Free at Philadelphia International Airport
The new store is located in the D/E connector zone at Philadelphia Airport, and showcases Kiehl’s ‘Future Made Better’ sustainability mission alongside its range of skincare products. Read More
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WHSmith unveils first store at Cologne Bonn Airport
The 280sq m landside store offers German and international books and newspapers plus other products. A second store will open in Terminal 1 airside next week. Read More
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Manchester Airport and Dufry mark official opening of T2 World Duty Free store
The inauguration this week follows the opening of the 1,980sq m walkthrough store in the new Terminal 2 last year. Read More
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Intelligent Track Systems trolleys boost consumer engagement at San Diego Airport
Some 90% of travellers at the airport said the smart trolleys enhanced their shopping and wayfinding experience, while 29% said the trolleys’ digital ads encouraged them to make purchases. Read More
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Digital strategy lands Philip Morris International Duty Free six major awards in 2021
The awards relate to PMI Duty Free’s digital investment around the IQOS brand and came across categories including omnichannel strategy, multi-channel communication, shopper technology and experiences. Read More
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Brand News
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Nestlé hero products shine on CDF-Sunrise livestream
The broadcast, which attracted 23,000 views and a big sales spike, marked the first time that Nestlé International Travel Retail has promoted KitKat and Nestlé Swiss in livestream format. Read More
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Go Travel turns up the colour dial for Memory Dreamer pillow refresh
The travel accessories specialist has added stand-out hues to the pillow range following a collaboration with leading colour psychology expert Karen Haller. Read More
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Van Cleef & Arpels opens flagship boutique with China Duty Free Group in Sanya
The boutique is the French jewellery brand’s first official store with CDFG on Hainan Island and follows the opening of its Lucky Alhambra pop-up store last year. Read More
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week Three
The Moodie Davitt WeChat Official Account now has over 2,000 followers and complements the already strong and growing Chinese readership of our English language platform. Read More
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B2B-to-C global exclusive: CDFG celebrates third anniversary at Haikou Mova Mall
As China Duty Free Group celebrates an important landmark in Haikou, Hainan Hinews Media Co (our strategic partner on the island province) brings compelling film coverage of a dual artistic and commercial celebration. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free and La Mer partner in virtual VIP beauty class
Can you be virtual and face-to-face at the same time? Emphatically yes, say Lotte Duty Free and La Mer. Read More
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Malaysia Aviation Group launches handbag range made from repurposed aircraft materials
An innovative new collection in partnership with Malaysian brand Theselina is made from repurposed leather seats, belts and buckles, tablecloths, life vests and cabin crew uniforms from Malaysia Airlines’ aircraft. Read More
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Kiehl’s opens second location with 3Sixty Duty Free at Philadelphia International Airport
The new store is located in the D/E connector zone at Philadelphia Airport, and showcases Kiehl’s ‘Future Made Better’ sustainability mission alongside its range of skincare products. Read More
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Intelligent Track Systems trolleys boost consumer engagement at San Diego Airport
Some 90% of travellers at the airport said the smart trolleys enhanced their shopping and wayfinding experience, while 29% said the trolleys’ digital ads encouraged them to make purchases. Read More
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Digital strategy lands Philip Morris International Duty Free six major awards in 2021
The awards relate to PMI Duty Free’s digital investment around the IQOS brand and came across categories including omnichannel strategy, multi-channel communication, shopper technology and experiences. Read More
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A heavyweight campaign: Puig hails impact of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme launch
The boxing-themed campaign, which featured punching bags, scent lockers, out-of-home and social media amplification, delivered powerful reach for the Jean Paul Gaultier brand across the Americas in Q4 2021. Read More
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Foreo extends reach in Hainan with openings at Haikou Meilan International Airport
The branded area, which features Foreo’s best-selling lines, is located in China Duty Free Group’s recently opened store in Terminal 2. Read More
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‘A time capsule of history’ – Le Clos reveals 50 Year Old Celebration Edition
Just 120 bottles of the Celebration Edition are available for US$500 each. They represent the first in a series that Le Clos plans to release over the coming year as part of the Le Clos Limited Edition Collection. Read More
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Food & Beverage
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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week Three
The Moodie Davitt WeChat Official Account now has over 2,000 followers and complements the already strong and growing Chinese readership of our English language platform. Read More
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WHSmith unveils first store at Cologne Bonn Airport
The 280sq m landside store offers German and international books and newspapers plus other products. A second store will open in Terminal 1 airside next week. Read More
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Urban-Air Port secures Supernal investment to support development of 200 vertiports
Supernal, previously the Urban Air Mobility Division of Hyundai Motor Group, has injected funds into Urban-Air Port’s development of infrastructure to help enable mass adoption of future eVTOL aircraft. Read More
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Rich choice and high quality: Hongqiao Airport steps up its foodie focus
Coffee house Arabica; burger brand Shake Shack; deli food concept Baker & Spice; branches of renowned Chinese restaurants Din Tai Fung and Tang Palace and tea outlet HeyTea are among the latest F&B openings at Hongqiao T2, with more to Read More
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Vienna Airport forecasts passenger traffic to reach 50% of 2019 levels in 2022
The Austrian gateway will unveil its upgraded Terminal 2 (closed during the pandemic) before the Summer, with an updated retail and dining offer and a vast airport lounge among the highlights. Read More
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Interview: Lufthansa Technik endorses The Open World Technology Group’s high-traffic sanitisation solution
We report how a breakthrough accreditation from the respected German company could propel strong growth throughout the travel ecosystem, including retail and other consumer services. Read More
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Fraport Tennessee completes record-breaking 35 openings at Nashville Airport in 2021
In December alone, nine new restaurants were introduced, many of them local brands that have opened airport venues for the first time. Read More
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Interview: Avinor hails “high-value opportunity” as retail and F&B contracts are tendered at Norway’s airports
Dermot Davitt speaks to senior Avinor executives about retail and F&B contracts that have just come to market, with sales valued at €830 million over five years. Read More
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Features
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Lotte Duty Free and La Mer partner in virtual VIP beauty class
Can you be virtual and face-to-face at the same time? Emphatically yes, say Lotte Duty Free and La Mer. Read More
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Depth and duration: The Moodie Davitt Report to host revamped Virtual Travel Retail Week September 5-9
The Moodie Davitt Report today announced Virtual Travel Retail Week, a revamped successor to the Virtual Travel Retail Expo held in 2020 and 2021. The event, to be held on 5-9 September, will be anchored by an extensive Knowledge Hub Read More
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GDF Plaza hosts prolonged celebrations to mark one-year anniversary
The Moodie Davitt Report’s extensive coverage of GDF Plaza’s first anniversary celebrations continues today as we highlight in words and pictures the promotions and brand openings taking place to mark the occasion. Read More
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Interview: Lufthansa Technik endorses The Open World Technology Group’s high-traffic sanitisation solution
We report how a breakthrough accreditation from the respected German company could propel strong growth throughout the travel ecosystem, including retail and other consumer services. Read More
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Video special: GDF Plaza celebrates landmark first anniversary in Haikou
The Moodie Davitt Report is bringing you extensive coverage of the anniversary activities, starting today with an exclusive video in association with Hainan Hinews Media Co, The Moodie Davitt Report’s strategic partner in Hainan province. Read More
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More Louis Vuitton duty free stores in South Korea set to close
The closures will leave the famed French luxury brand with just three remaining downtown duty free doors in the Republic, all in Seoul. These are planned to close between October this year and March 2023. Read More
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Interview: Avinor hails “high-value opportunity” as retail and F&B contracts are tendered at Norway’s airports
Dermot Davitt speaks to senior Avinor executives about retail and F&B contracts that have just come to market, with sales valued at €830 million over five years. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report.com page views soar +64% to reach new annual high in 2021
‘The website that never sleeps’ attracted almost 6.4 million page views in 2021, smashing all records in the website’s 18-year history. The Google Analytics-verified result marks a +64% year-on-year increase. Read More