Consumer Technology
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 32
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.
Zhuhai Duty Free strengthens retail footprint at Hengqin Port with arrivals store opening
The new arrivals store completes Zhuhai Duty Free’s duty-free retail network at Hengqin Port, extending its offer to both inbound and outbound travellers while adding a broad category mix across its 345sq m retail space.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 31
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.
Opinion: The Design Solution on the five elements of successful airport retail design
The Design Solution’s Nick Taylor and Maria Mendes outline five strategies for creating memorable airport retail environments illustrated through the transformation of Portugal Duty Free’s estate.
Aberdeen Airport reveals expanded mix as retail and dining transformation moves forward
The £2.5 million (US$3.3 million) project will bring a larger retail footprint, new dining facilities and a refreshed post-security experience ahead of summer 2027.
“Wellness made simple” – Sekonda expands wearable technology offer with debut smart ring
British watch brand Sekonda is entering the smart ring category with an accessible, subscription-free wearable that combines health tracking with a jewellery-inspired design.
Travel Blue sets out roadmap to drive industry footfall and conversion
The impulse-driven travel essentials category, with its universal appeal, can be among the growth drivers for travel retail well into the future, says Travel Blue.
“A new face of Vietnamese travel retail” – Vietnam Duty Free opens in style at Noi Bai Airport
The elegant 600sq m shopping space at the gateway to the nation’s capital Hanoi includes an extensive range of international brands complemented by Vietnam Essence, which offers a curated selection of national products.
iPhone 18 debuts at Shanghai Pudong International amid global launch
The updated Apple line-up, including the iPhone 18, debuted today at the CDFG-managed Apple Premium Partner duty-free store at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Paradies Lagardère expands destination-led retail at San José Mineta Airport with four concepts
The Goods @ SJC with Hip & Humble, Plaza de San José, Poppy’s Essentials and SJC Exchange bring local brands, food and travel essentials to Paradies Lagardère’s latest airport retail openings.
‘From Traffic to Value’ – China Duty Free Consumer White Paper 2025-2026 is released
“The global duty-free and travel retail market is at a critical inflection point of recovery and quality improvement,” said CDFG as it unveiled the expansive document that systematically interprets consumer trends, category evolution and channel transformation logic.
Towards an ‘experience-first paradigm’ – HTDF premieres Hainan’s first smart glasses concept store
“At HTDF, we are reshaping what a duty-free destination can be,” says a company spokesperson. “The launch of this smart glasses concept store reflects our commitment to placing innovation at the heart of the customer experience.”
