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The French beauty products powerhouse has posted a strong full-year performance despite the continued drag of the important but disrupted North Asian travel retail channel.
Gifting, experiential theatre and surprise were at the heart of a multi-layered Valentine’s Day (14 February) campaign across its network.
We present a selection of LinkedIn reactions from event delegates and speakers at the recently held premier airport commercial revenues conference, staged to much acclaim in Qatar.
Global Exchange President and CEO Isidoro J. Alanís outlines the resilience of cash in an increasingly digital payments landscape and the role of proprietary technology in winning major airport contracts.
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The programme campaign combines cultural elements such as traditional performances and interactive New Year events with exclusive shopping benefits, supported by service and logistics support.
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Spanning multiple categories, TREX shines a spotlight on products, campaigns and collaborations that deliver unique, channel-specific value to travellers.
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Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail is celebrating Martell’s limited-edition Year of the Horse collection with a bold makeover of The Moodie Davitt Report desktop homepage and mobile website.
Our latest selection of images comes from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 2E, where we take in local flavour, personalised services and a Lunar New Year campaign.
The policy allows ordinary passport holders from these countries to enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit.
Running from 11 February to August, the promotion showcases design elements inspired by Oriental philosophy within a minimalist space defined by cultural aesthetics.
The initiative, which ran from October to January, leveraged the holiday gifting season to reinforce Ferrero Rocher’s brand relevance and drive incremental consumption, while also supporting the company’s long-term sustainability goals.
The Dubai-headquartered world’s number one diplomatic supply company last Friday completed an extraordinary team effort to support #KickCancerThon, the travel retail industry-wide visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research.
In its year-end results, the group highlighted travel retail as one of the strongest-performing channels in the smoke-free category worldwide in Q4.
Shinsegae Duty Free’s Q4 sales rose +7.9% year-on-year to KRW599 billion (US$416 million) while operating profit improved exponentially from a thumping loss in Q4 2024 to a profit of KRW2 billion (US$1.39 million).
Molera, who works for Areas in food & beverage across train stations in Barcelona, triumphed in the competition that rewards operational excellence and talent development support across the Areas global network.
The -15.72% drop in concession revenues comes despite a rise in passenger traffic in the quarter ending 31 December, reflecting issues surrounding the contribution of duty free at Thai airports.
This Week on Social Media is our regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media.
Our image selection today comes from Muscat Duty Free, where Misaka has made its Middle East debut. “We couldn’t be prouder of our exceptional whisky and the dedicated partners who share our vision,” says Global Drinks Managing Director Harry Kartasis.
Building on a partnership established in 2017, the retailer’s charitable arm will continue to support the UAE-based global philanthropic group with AED1.5 million (US$408,000) per year from 2026 to 2028, funding Schools2030 initiatives in multiple countries.
Today was a red-letter day for China Duty Free Group as the travel retailer officially unveiled its departures and arrivals duty-free stores at Beijing’s premier gateway with a richly atmospheric opening ceremony.
I don’t know what my year will bring, either personally or professionally. But I embark on the 24th year of The Moodie Davitt Report with hope in my heart, clarity in my vision and determination to make a difference in anything I and we do.
Bath & Body Works Executive Vice President, International Tony Garrison recently spoke to The Moodie Davitt Report about the brand’s global ambitions, its product innovations and how it engages with international travellers.
TFWA Vice-President Marketing Alessio Crivelli shared an update on plans for the reimagined TFWA Asia Pacific show at a press conference in Paris on Thursday, with a new exhibition format previously announced.
The contract covers three units in Terminal 1, including 52sq m at the Departures Southwest Concourse on Level 6; 50sq m at the Departures Satellite Concourse on Level 5; and 45sq m at the Departures Midfield Concourse on Level 6.
China Duty Free Group says duty-free shopping is moving beyond price to be more driven by habit, context and quality as the airport retailer gears up its promotional and product offer for the peak Chinese New Year holiday period.
