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Welcome to The Moodie Davitt Magazine and Category Insight supplement, published to coincide with the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore. Our cover story majors on the rise and rise of Qatar Duty Free, which is marking its 25th anniversary.
Things are looking up for the Korean travel retailer with airport sales improving and the 31 July closure of its Dongdaemun store set to boost profitability.
The fast-growing Qatari company names Ewan Lawson as Manager Corporate Communications; Hanno Hellwig as Head of Procurement – Food & Confectionery; and Caroline Sartory as Vice President Customer Experience.
The German confectionery house responds to a strong passion among younger consumers for vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a demand for innovative experiences in both taste and texture.
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The robust performance came despite what the leading travel retailer and distributor termed a ‘complex environment’, characterised by volatility and uncertainty across some key markets and a significantly eroded Chinese spend.
Today’s images come from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, which recently swapped boarding calls for live music as it became the first airport to feature in Channel 4’s The Piano.
The renewed contract covers 18 stores and more than 8,600sq m of space across the airport’s four terminals.
The Swedavia-operated airport has been named ‘Commercial Space of the Year 2025 (under 25,000sq m)’ by industry association Nordic Commercial Spaces & Communities.
Safilo net sales reached €285.8 million led by Asia and Europe and driven by and a continued expansion of margins and cash flow generation.
The robust performance came despite what the leading travel retailer and distributor termed a ‘complex environment’, characterised by volatility and uncertainty across some key markets and a significantly eroded Chinese spend.
In this exclusive interview, Ulike’s Director of Overseas Travel Retail Stewart He explores the brand’s global development, technological advancements, international market expansion and cross-border collaborations.
The new 350sq m Relay store offers a wide range of travel essentials and convenience products, and incorporates a Discover Türkiye souvenir shop-in-shop.
Over the past year, Changi Airport has expanded its retail offering with 180 new leases, including nearly 40 first-to-airport brands, reinforcing its status as one of the leading global retail destinations.
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The Moodie Davitt Report, in association with Airport Dimensions, has launched a new podcast/video series under the title ‘Explore the Experience Era’. In our first episode, Pravat Paikray, Vice President Commercial Development at Bangalore International Airport Ltd, evaluates the role of retail in shaping the future of the traveller journey.
“It’s not just about creating a space to wait before a flight; it’s about creating an experience that stands out,” says No1 Lounges Managing Director Rami El-Dahshan.
The spaces include a 76sq m unit in the Departures West Hall and a 74sq m unit at the Midfield Concourse, both on Level 6.
Shoppertainment is the word as L’Oréal Travel Retail rolls out a pioneering cross-category partnership with famed board game Monopoly and invites travellers on a unique kind of journey with Lancôme at Kansai International Airport.
The partnership was brought to life through immersive activations at Singapore Changi Airport with Lotte Duty Free and Hong Kong International Airport with CDF-Lagardère, underlining the shared values between Hennessy and LeBron James.
NITR said the strategic move aligns with its ambition to accelerate the growth and visibility of global confectionery as a key category within the broader travel retail food sector.
The Moodie Davitt Report, in association with Airport Dimensions, features the latest in a new podcast & video series under the title ‘Explore the Experience Era’. This time we speak to London Gatwick Airport Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan Pollard.
The exclusive collection features a bottle adorned with the signature Carnival logo, available fleet-wide, and three distinctive engraved bottles, each exclusive to Mardi Gras, Carnival Valor and Carnival Breeze.
The limited-time pop-up features the brand’s bestsellers, driving strong passenger engagement in Terminal 2.
Ten standout entries will earn a spot in Busan to present their pioneering solutions to a global audience.
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