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Author Archives: Dermot Davitt
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Gebr Heinemann joint venture extends Moscow Sheremetyevo presence with Terminal C opening
With further stores planned, retail space managed by Sheremetyevo Duty Free will reach around 5,500sq m at the new Terminal C later in the year. Read More
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Chubu Centrair opens first Japanese airport speciality liquor store
Sorano Sakagura, the first airport shop solely dedicated to Japanese speciality liquor products in the country, opened today at Central Japan International Airport. Read More
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Eraman and Glenfiddich mark launch of upscale Grand Cru collection
Malaysia Airports-owned travel retailer Eraman has partnered with William Grant & Sons to mark the introduction of the Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 year old upscale collection in Kuala Lumpur. Read More
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WHSmith Travel posts strong revenue growth as expansion accelerates in key markets
As the integration of Marshall Retail Group progresses, WHSmith plans to open eight new stores in the US, and has also won three stores at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, which opens in October. Read More
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Starboard Cruise Services and Sephora partner to enhance beauty offer at sea
Selected Starboard cruise partners will carry Sephora’s private label brand, Sephora Collection, within the P&C offer onboard. Read More
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Gebr Heinemann and Casualfood create ‘Smartseller’ retail-to-food joint venture
Gebr Heinemann and casualfood create a joint venture that aims to tap into the increasing convergence between retail and dining, with a pilot project set to begin at Münster Osnabrück Airport. Read More
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Jean-Dominique Andreu steps down as Camus Chief Marketing Officer
Jean-Dominique Andreu moves on after overseeing a transformation of the Camus brand platform, with Global Brand Manager Pier Paolo Catucci to execute marketing for the Cognac house. Read More
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ATÜ Duty Free opens 800sq m Luxury Square at the heart of Istanbul Airport
Situated in prime airside space, Luxury Square features an open store design and houses leading fashion & accessories, watches & jewellery and sunglasses brands. Read More
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Contract gains buoy SSP Group first quarter revenue
Like-for-like sales growth in Q1 was “in line with expectations”, said SSP, with some external and regional headwinds continuing into this financial year. Read More
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International tourism arrivals set to climb +3-4% in 2020 as “resilient” sector outpaces growth in global economy
After a +4% rise last year, the UN World Tourism Organisation forecasts a similiar performance in 2020, which it said confirms tourism “as a leading and resilient economic sector, especially in view of current uncertainties”. Read More
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Cairo Airport Company calls tender for baggage wrapping service
Cairo Airport Company calls a tender for a baggage wrapping service at Cairo International Airport via The Moodie Davitt Report, with a bid deadline of 5 February. Read More
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Voiceback Technologies builds travel retail presence with data analytics services
“With a strong and capable technology team and early success, we want to scale up our operation and add value to the travel retail Trinity,” says Voiceback Technologies’ Manishi Sanwal. Read More
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Plaza Premium opens first lounge at DXB featuring strong Arabic Sense of Place
The leading independent airport lounge operator expands its footprint in the Middle East, with DXB joining locations in Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Riyadh and Salalah. Read More
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GMR Airports strikes deal to run duty free at Kannur International in Kerala
This is the first duty free concession managed by GMR outside its own airport portfolio; the agreement runs for seven years with an extension option. Read More
