Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 28

CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of recent posts on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official accounts as the dual platforms continue to grow strongly in China.

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 (an impressive 6,454 followers) and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express (4,073), which publishes daily.

Collectively, that represents 10,527 followers, compared with a collective zero from all our international travel retail publishing peers combined, none of whom offer a WeChat service and the majority of whose websites are inaccessible without a VPN.

That means only Moodie Davitt stories are reaching right across the Chinese travel retail ecosystem.

Our platforms complement the strong and growing Chinese readership of our English-language service.

Scan the QR codes via WeChat to visit our dual platforms. The Moodie Davitt Report is the only global travel retail title to publish on WeChat. Stories related to the Chinese and international travel retail sector at home and abroad are featured in this unrivalled service. For native content opportunities please contact Dachang Wang (China) at Dachang@MoodieDavittReport.com or Irene Revilla (International) at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com. For editorial matters please reach out to Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com

Moodie Davitt WeChat is curated under the direction of Penelope Zhou, our Hong Kong-based Chinese Editor, and company Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, also in Hong Kong. The Special Administrative Region is also the base for our Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking Head of Events, Vincci Chung.

The Moodie Davitt Report Hong Kong team: (From left) Vincci Chung, Penny Zhou and Martin Moodie

They are supported in Hainan by Dachang Wang, Editor of China Travel Retail Express, delivering daily WeChat updates and content for The Moodie Davitt Report. Wang brings two years’ experience as Brand Manager at HTDF to the role.

Dachang Wang is driving The Moodie Davitt Report’s Mainland China business to the next level

You can see highlights below from our latest editions. 本周热点资讯一览如下。

Top Travel Retailers: The latest The Moodie Davitt Magazine spotlights the world’s leading travel retailers, with Avolta retaining the number one position for a third consecutive year, followed by China Duty Free Group (CDFG) and Lagardère Travel Retail. The issue also examines the trends and challenges shaping the industry. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.    
‘Run the Show, Define Your Glow’ – DFS Group Hong Kong and Macau, now under CDFG, has launched the 12th edition of its annual First Class Beauty campaign. Running throughout August, the promotion features over 30 international beauty, fragrance and skincare brands across DFS locations in both Special Administrative Regions. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.    
Strong H1 results: L’Oréal outperformed the global beauty market in the first half of FY 2026, with sales of €23.77 billion and like‑for‑like growth of +6.5% across all divisions and regions. Despite ongoing travel retail softness in Mainland China, North Asia still outperformed the market, with the group expecting a recovery within the financial year. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version. 
The TREX Factor: Episode 5 of The Moodie Davitt Report’s bilingual video series spotlighting travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products is now available on its official WeChat Channel. The latest episode returns to Misaka, with The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie and Misaka and Global Drinks Founder Harry Kartasis introducing the premium 18 Years Old Pure Malt Mizunara Cask and 21 Years Old expressions. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version. 
Headwinds hit profitability: Avolta reported H1 core turnover of CHF6.44 billion, up +3.7% organically, with growth strengthening in Q2 despite the impact of the Middle East conflict. Core EBITDA reached CHF583 million, while profitability was weighed down by geopolitical disruption and the ramp-up of new operations at New York JFK and Shanghai Pudong airports. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
Peak season push: Haikou Meilan International Airport has launched a major summer campaign bringing together shopping deals, hotel offers, cultural activities and interactive experiences for family travellers. The activation seeks to elevate the airport from a transit point into a more engaging part of the Hainan travel experience. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
Tourism-driven retail experience: CDFG rolled out a summer campaign with Shanghai Airport Group and China Telecom timed for family travel, featuring partnerships with on‑site merchants and local tourism players to offer discounts, hotel collaborations, cultural activities and interactive elements. The initiative seeks to elevate the airport experience by connecting commercial offerings with Hainan’s wider tourism appeal. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
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