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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Orlebar Brown Founder Adam Brown
In our latest edition of Ten Easy Pieces, we get to know the man behind the UK fashion brand which offers "holiday clothes you can wear every day". Read More
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Olivier Bottrie promoted to major new role leading The Estée Lauder Companies’ retail development globally
A big promotion for one of travel retail's most respected executives. "Olivier’s deep understanding of the consumer journey will help inspire new omnichannel opportunities and accelerate growth in retail stores," says Cedric Prouvé, Group President, International. Read More
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Colm McLoughlin honoured with Lifetime Achievement accolade at CEO Middle East Awards
Another major accolade for Dubai Duty Free as Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin is honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the CEO Awards in Dubai. Read More
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Bottega makes key appointments to support airline and cruise expansion
Valentina Dalle Mule is named Export Area Manager Airlines, while Nives Perin will manage the growing cruise business for the Italian wines & spirits brand. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Brilliant Cosmetics Founder and MD Mariette Scoop
Mariette Scoop came up with a brilliant idea to start her own cosmetics company, launching You Joue lip gloss into travel retail. She talks about her Curaçao childhood, passions and gifts and provides a 'sneak peek' into her Dream Box. Read More
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Rebecca Mann joins Essential Communications to develop new business and digital media
Rebecca Mann, formerly Executive Director – Editorial at The Moodie Davitt Report, will handle EC's new business accounts and assist in developing the company’s social media and digital strategy. Read More
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WHSmith names Phil McNally to senior post with International Travel division
Phil McNally is named Managing Director, International Travel, excluding Australia, as WHSmith builds on its ambitions beyond its UK base. Read More
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Travel Blue appoints Candelaria Pourtalé as Z-ZOOM Global Brand Manager
Pourtalé, who joins from B+D, will be responsible for developing the Z-ZOOM reading glasses concept in travel retail and local markets. Read More
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John Rimmer named TFWA Managing Director; Alain Maingreaud to become Associate Director
TFWA names John Rimmer as its new Managing Director, effective 1 October. He replaces Alain Maingreaud who moves to a new associate role, which he will combine with personal projects. Read More
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Dubai Duty Free’s Colm McLoughlin named ‘Retail Business Leader of the Year’
The Executive Vice Chairman and CEO received the accolade for the second year running at the Gulf Business Awards, where Dubai Airports was named ‘Aviation and Transport Company of the Year’. Read More
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Ethos Farm: a new consultancy challenges companies to rethink customer service
Former Blackjack Promotions Managing Director Sally Alington sets up a global consultancy dedicated to turning companies’ employees into brand evangelists. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt e-Zine: Ringing the changes at DFS; Korea’s Daigou dilemma; Is F&B the new airport retail?
In this issue: A surprise (albeit temporary) return for Ed Brennan at DFS, as Philippe Schaus takes up the top post at Moët Hennessy. Brands crack down on Korean duty free's rampant daigou channel; and airport F&B moves to centre Read More
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Executive Director Laurie Karson leaves Frontier Duty Free Association
Executive Director Laurie Karson leaves Canada's border duty free retailer association; Chair Abe Taqtaq says a decision on filling the position will be taken at the FDFA annual convention in November. Read More
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Discounts, entertainment and air miles can encourage longer airport dwell times and higher spend, says survey
New research by loyalty marketer ICLP highlights how better understanding of traveller motivations can lead to increased dwell time and spend at airports. Read More