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Tobacco Products and Lighters
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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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Schiphol Airport Retail Exquisite shop named ‘Habanos Specialist’
The Schiphol Airport Retail-run store in Lounge 3 wins a seal of approval from Habanos for its cigar range and service. Read More
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Philip Morris 2018 results highlight transition from cigarettes to reduced-risk products
Shipment volumes of devices such as IQOS were up 14.2% as cigarette sales fell. Reduced-risk products have become the “catalysts to accelerate business growth”, PMI said. Read More
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Davidoff highlights Churchill collection with Frankfurt Airport promotion
The activation, which is running throughout January, looks to engage by stimulating the senses. It showcases the Winston Churchill Signature and Late Hour cigar collections. Read More
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Regstaer makes duty free arrivals store debut at Vnukovo Airport
Duty free arrivals shopping has been a long time in coming to Russia and will take time to get established in the consumer mindset. But travel retailers such as Regstaer consider the potential to be high. Read More
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Davidoff launches Winston Churchill Traveller limited edition
The collection celebrates Churchill’s passion for travel. A special pack marks Davidoff’s first travel-exclusive limited edition. Read More
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Altria invests US$12.8 billion to take 35% stake in e-cigarette business Juul
“We are taking significant action to prepare for a future where adult smokers overwhelmingly choose non-combustible products over cigarettes,” says Altria Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Willard. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free partners with Winston for ‘Sound of London’ campaign
The campaign at Dubai International, which was built around Winston’s associations with music, attracted over 1,000 entries. Read More
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‘A quadruple win’: Changi Airport extends key DFS duty free liquor & tobacco and Shilla beauty concessions
Big boosts for DFS and Shilla as they gain two-year extensions after their six-year concessions expire in 2020. Changi Airport Group's decision is a win for airport, retailers, brands and consumers alike, says The Moodie Davitt Report. UPDATED with Shilla Read More
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Davidoff Cigars unwraps limited-edition Chinese Year of the Pig range
9,300 boxes of pigtailed Gran Toro cigars will be available worldwide while two accessories, an ashtray and cigar cutter, are both limited to 300 pieces. Read More
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Shisha specialist Al Fakher to introduce new Fusion range at MEADFA
Al Fakher has chosen the occasion of this week's MEADFA Conference in Beirut to unveil a new collection of shisha flavours. Read More
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Davidoff targets holiday season gifting with two lightweight humidors
Davidoff says its new humidors, which include a Boveda humidity device, offer the epitome of on-the-go cigar care. Read More
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Julia Bauer to join Imperial Brands’ Global Duty Free & Export division
Julia Bauer is named as Regional Manager for the APAC region at Imperial Brands, effective from November. She joins from Imperial’s German domestic market business. Read More
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Haute tobacco: IQOS next-generation launch celebrated in extraordinary style
A huge crowd of influencers, journalists, business partners and Philip Morris International executives enjoyed a catwalk-style reveal of the new IQOS lines by Chief Executive Officer André Calantzopoulos in Tokyo last night. Martin Moodie joined in the party atmosphere. Read More