Airport Consumer Experience
CDFG Hainan stores post +21% traffic growth during National Day holiday as duty-free sales climb
A +21% surge in footfall at China Duty Free Group’s Hainan stores during ‘Super Golden Week’ was reflected in the province’s wider offshore duty-free market, with sales reaching US$127.57 million during the National Day holiday (1-7 October) alone.
PyD drives travel retail growth with Tous and Halloween launch through Avolta in Mexico
The launch covers 23 locations across Mexico City, Cancún, Guadalajara and Monterrey airports, with custom displays introduced at Cancún International to support the rollout.
Interview: Bateel’s Rupali Arora on storytelling, premiumisation and new paths to confectionery growth
In this interview with The Moodie Davitt Report Associate Editor Camille Bersola, Bateel Travel Retail’s Rupali Arora explains how the brand is combining product, presentation and storytelling to stay relevant as consumer expectations evolve.
Images of the Day: Vietnam Duty Free adds fresh momentum to Noi Bai Airport’s evolving retail scene
Today’s images, courtesy of Vietnam Duty Free, offer a closer look at the company’s latest retail development at Noi Bai International Airport, marking the end of the first phase of its roll-out at one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing key hubs.
Images of the Day: Cincoro races into Malaysia travel retail with Eraman and JBrands in Kuala Lumpur
Building on the momentum of the Sepang race weekend, Cincoro’s ‘Crafted for Champions’ activation brings the motorsport theme into the airport through bold track-inspired elements and product displays.
Lotte Duty Free and William Grant & Sons expand partnership to explore new global growth opportunities
The agreement sets out priorities across global expansion, portfolio development, commercial collaboration, retail and brand experiences, and new opportunities.
‘Have a seat’ – EVERRICH serves up Taiwanese banquet at Taoyuan Airport to highlight F&B offer
The event showcased Taiwanese cuisine, hospitality and culture while highlighting EVERRICH’s distinctive dining offer at the island’s key travel gateway.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 33 as dual platform hits 10,600 followers
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our two WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
CDFG targets technology demand with Apple Premium Partner duty-free store launch at Beijing Capital
With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday set to drive a surge in travel, CDFG is ramping up its offer with the Apple Premium Partner store opening, targeted promotions and Chinese cultural activations.
Nice Airport enhances traveller shopping with Europe-first click-and-collect marketplace
Launched on 15 September, Nice Airport Shopping gives passengers greater flexibility over when and where they shop, with orders available for collection at multiple points across the terminals.
Highland Park brings second Between You and I: Journeys to Hong Kong with Duty Zero by cdf
The latest chapter of Highland Park’s creative platform sees New York artist Laila Gohar translate her artistic vision into the travel retail-exclusive (TREX) expression, showcased at Hong Kong Airport from 24 September to 29 October ahead of its wider global roll-out.
‘Don’t change a damn thing’ – Wild Turkey reveals new brand identity in immersive Sydney Airport activation
Campari Group GTR has partnered with Heinemann Duty Free to launch the activation, which combines tastings, digital engagement, product personalisation, portfolio displays and an appearance from Wild Turkey Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell.
