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Victoria’s Secret unveils first full-format New Zealand store at Auckland Airport with Lagardère
Located airside in the international departures area alongside Auckland Duty Free, the boutique offers the brand’s lingerie, beauty and fragrance lines in a premium shopping environment.
SSP and TFS debut Travel Club Lounge at Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport
Travel Club Lounge promises to “redefine airport hospitality at Don Mueang International Airport”, say the partners.
Images of the Day: Aruba Duty Free showcases heritage, flavour and identity on Flag and Anthem Day
Aruba Duty Free’s stores were transformed into immersive cultural showcases to mark Flag and Anthem Day on 18 March. The celebrations blended music, dance and local spirits tastings to create a multi-sensory representation of Aruban identity.
TAV Operation Services debuts next-generation Primeclass lounge concept at Sofia Airport
The opening signals a broader transformation across the Primeclass global network, as TAV Operation Services shifts the brand’s focus from functional lounge environments towards experience-driven spaces.
Coty Infiniment Paris blends science, scent and storytelling with Avolta Zurich Airport debut
The Zurich Airport launch reflects Coty’s broader strategy to drive premiumisation and experiential retail within the channel by leveraging storytelling, innovation and personalisation.
Guest column: Is travel retail ready for agentic AI?
In this guest article, Lisa de Klerk, Account Director at integrated design and marketing agency WePurple, shares insights on agentic AI and explores whether travel retail is ready for its adoption.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 13
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Sanya duty-free sales surge +28.2% to three-year high in first quarter
Sanya’s duty-free market, so critical to Hainan island’s wider travel retail sector, saw Q1 sales rocket to RMB10.06 billion (US$1.46 billion), the first time in three years the RMB10 billion mark has been breached.
Deadline approaching: Four weeks remain until Early Bird deadline for FAB 2026
An Early Bird delegate pass for US$1,500 is available until 30 April, with the standard registration fee rising to US$1,700 after the deadline. As part of our commitment to industry engagement, airport delegates are eligible for an attractive -50% discount on both the Early Bird and regular registration fees.
‘The best of Tasmania’ takes flight at Hobart Airport as Lagardère AWPL debuts experience-led concept
Showcasing “the very best of Tasmania”, the concept combines a guided tasting experience with a curated retail offer of regional merchandise, complemented by a dine-in setting serving local wines, beers, spirits and locally sourced produce ahead of departure.
Yilin Consulting: Frontline engagement identified as key driver of Chinese traveller conversions
The study comes at a crucial moment, with the May Golden Week holiday fast approaching, widely regarded as a key period for capturing outbound spend.
Moodie Davitt STUDIO moves to Shenzhen, set to showcase creative capabilities at TFWA Asia Pacific in Singapore
Moodie Davitt STUDIO, the acclaimed content creation arm of The Moodie Davitt Report, has relocated from Hainan to Shenzhen, China, as part of our Asia Pacific expansion plans.
