INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Davitt October Magazine in digital format – an issue filled with high-profile interviews, insights into our channel’s recovery and examples of thought leadership in action.
We compiled this special edition and the two Category Insight supplements (on Luxury Goods and Confectionery & Food) that accompany it to coincide with TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Hard copies will be available to all delegates at the show. Importantly those printed editions make use of eco-friendly paper, underlining our commitment to taking a sustainable, responsible approach to our business.
The return of our reinvigorated industry to Cannes coincides, perhaps fittingly, with a moment of celebration we should all share: the 75th anniversary of the founding of airport duty free in Shannon, Ireland, in 1947.
We salute the vision of Brendan O’Regan, who spotted an opportunity to open a shop serving travellers flying between Europe and North America. His idea and its execution gave birth to the global industry that we know now.
We talk to many of the leading players and heavyweight figures in today’s travel retail world. You’ll find major interviews and profiles in the pages ahead covering China Duty Free Group, Dufry, Gebr. Heinemann, Lagardère Travel Retail, Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Airports, Heathrow Airport, Qatar Duty Free, Riyadh Airports, King Power Traveler, Harding and many more.
We proudly bring you a special section on the memorable 30-year-long story of The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) Travel Retail division – which has been a driving influence on the rise of the beauty category in the channel.
We have also just marked a special milestone of our own: The Moodie Davitt Report turned 20 years in September – full celebratory highlights can be found online in our latest eZine, out shortly.
Our philosophy? Thought leadership, trust, innovation, adding value with everything we do alongside our continuing focus on giving back to those in society who need it most. In a section later in this title we proudly introduce you to our team, many of whom you will meet in Cannes this week.
Please enjoy this edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine and our two Category Insight supplements with our compliments.
