Cosmetics
Q1 tourism shopping surges for Shinsegae – but department stores rather than duty free prove main beneficiary
Duty-free profitability continued to improve for Shinsegae in the first quarter but the real story lies in an extraordinary surge in tourist shopping (predominantly Chinese) at the company’s key department stores.
Highly rated former La Prairie executive Rosi Fernandez joins Heinemann Oceania as Managing Director
Heinemann Oceania’s new leader enjoys a stellar reputation within the region, having joined from Swiss beauty house La Prairie Group, whom she served with immense distinction for over 30 years.
Hainan duty free and wider Asia Pacific rebound offsets domestic weakness for KOSÉ in Q1
Recovering demand in the Hainan offshore duty-free market helped drive +16.4% net sales growth across Asia Pacific for KOSÉ Corporation in the first quarter.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 19
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
LVMH sells Marc Jacobs to G-III Apparel Group and WHP Global joint venture
Marc Jacobs will become a cornerstone of WHP Global’s premium fashion vertical. The Marc Jacobs fragrance and beauty licences remain with US company Coty.
Resolution in sight for US$210 million daigou-related lawsuit against The Estée Lauder Companies
The La Mer to Estée Lauder owner is close to resolving a punitive lawsuit taken collectively by shareholders who alleged the American beauty giant had concealed its over-reliance on daigou sales within China.
South Korean travel retail update: March duty-free sales rise +12.48% month-on-month
Duty-free sales nationwide (excluding inflight retail) in March eased -1.9% year-on-year and rose +12.48% month-on-month to KRW1,082,493,137,737 (US$726.35 million), according to latest Korea Duty Free Association figures.
Baltona elevates Kraków Airport retail with locally inspired new-look flagship duty-free store
Baltona has unveiled its largest investment of 2026 at Kraków Airport, introducing a locally inspired flagship duty-free concept celebrating the city’s heritage through immersive, design-led retail.
Retailtainment strategy drives record-breaking May Golden Week traffic at cdf Haikou
A record Golden Week performance was recorded at the Haikou retail emporium (29 April–5 May), with footfall up +12% year-on-year to 120,000 visitors.
The TREX Factor worldwide premiere – Pioneering B2C film series showcases Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire
The Moodie Davitt Report today proudly releases the world premiere of The TREX Factor, our breakthrough crossover B2B to B2C video series focused entirely on travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products.
Architecture and nature converge as Aesop lands at Singapore Changi Airport with The Shilla Duty Free
Sustainability and sense of place intertwine in Aesop’s new Changi opening, where Singapore’s ‘Garden City’ moniker is brought to life through immersive design and storytelling.
Middle East conflict weighs on Coty Q3 performance as recovery plan gathers pace
Coty is sharpening its focus on core brands and markets through the Coty.Curated framework as the group contends with Middle East-related disruption and softer sales trends.
