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Author Archives: Martin Moodie
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‘Local, international, authentic’ – Vancouver Airport unveils eclectic retail and food & beverage programme
It’s all change at the British Columbian gateway, which will introduce over 20 new food and beverage concepts and ten new retail offerings will open over the next two years. Read More
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Zendaya Coleman is named new global ambassador for Lancôme
The star of The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man joins a stellar line-up of Lancôme ambassadors that includes Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Isabella Rossellini, Penelope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o, Lily Collins and Taylor Hill. Read More
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Mydutyfree and Lagardère Travel Retail extend digital cooperation in Saudi Arabia
Mydutyfree, which offers a click-and-collect service for travelling shoppers, extends its Saudi airports’ agreement with the French travel retail powerhouse to include King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Read More
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Moët Hennessy, Imperial Duty Free and Heinemann embrace artistry to celebrate Lunar New Year at Sheremetyevo
The high-profile promotion is anchored by the dreamlike, multi-layered creativity of Chinese artist Guang-Yu Zhang. Read More
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Strong retail spending buoys record-breaking Heathrow performance
Retail revenue per passenger, a key indicator of commercial performance, rose 5.8%. That drove a strong 8.6% hike in retail income, well ahead of 2.7% passenger growth. High-end luxury sales at Heathrow Boutique helped spur the vibrant performance, while food Read More
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On location: Discovering the red-hot, ice-cold world of Jägermeister
“Of course it’s cold, it’s German.” The words of a recent Jägermeister campaign. And while the brand is best served ice-cold (-18 to be precise), it is red-hot in travel retail and in key domestic markets such as China. Read More
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High-profile digital take-off for IQOS at DXB
The UAE government this week legalised electronic nicotine products, further good news for PMI’s ‘heat not burn’ IQOS brand, recently launched with Dubai Duty Free and subject of a hugely ambitious DXB communications campaign. Read More
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Old vines for a New Year: Heinemann and Château Tanunda unveil Old Vine Expressions promotion in Sydney
Great wines from some of Australia’s oldest vines. That’s the compelling formula for a festive promotion between the Barossa Valley’s oldest winery and Heinemann Tax & Duty Free. Read More
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The Jessica’s Secret Index: What spirits are hottest with Chinese travellers?
What are the spirits brands most searched by Chinese consumers on Chinese price comparison app Jessica’s Secret? The findings underline several trends, including a partiality for smaller bottles, the popularity of Chinese spirits, and how well Pernod Ricard is doing, Read More
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Why a limited-edition Absolut vodka ranks as one of the travel retail stories of the year
I researched Absolut’s involvement with the LGBTQ community. Their efforts are no mere tokenism. I take great pleasure that the industry I inhabit is capable of being a public platform for tolerance and understanding. Read More
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Dubai Airports reveals ‘DXB’ brand amid drive to transform airport experience
Martin Moodie is on location in Dubai as the airport company reveals its new DXB branding, saying it signifies the transition “from airport operator to a consumer-led company”. Updated story. Read More
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Strong Q4 propels 5.3% rise in Bahrain Duty Free net profits to US$19.9 million
Bahrain Duty Free finishes 2018 with a flourish and looks all set for an exciting 2019, with big airport retail developments set for completion in the final quarter. Managing Director Abdulla Buhindi salutes “outstanding” financial results. Read More
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In tune via webtoons: The Shilla Duty Free targets young Chinese women shoppers through comic strip artists
Prepare for an innovative new take on The Shilla Duty Free. The company has become the first Korean duty free retailer to partner with Chinese webtoon artists to “break the ice” with Chinese customers. Read More
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Travel retail breaks €2 billion revenue mark as L’Oréal posts best sales growth in over 10 years and sets new operating margin record
Travel retail dazzles for the French beauty powerhouse with sales rocketing by 27.1% to break the €2 billion sales threshold. Meanwhile the group’s discernible West to East shift accelerates with Asia Pacific overtaking North America in sales volumes. Read More
