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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 13
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.
‘The best of Tasmania’ takes flight at Hobart Airport as Lagardère AWPL debuts experience-led concept
Showcasing “the very best of Tasmania”, the concept combines a guided tasting experience with a curated retail offer of regional merchandise, complemented by a dine-in setting serving local wines, beers, spirits and locally sourced produce ahead of departure.
CDFG boosts ties with Vietnam DF & Changi Airport Group, eyes globalisation of Chinese brands
China Duty Free Group’s international arm China Duty Free International signed an MOU with Vietnam Duty Free for long-term strategic cooperation.
‘Brimming with the World’s Best’ – cdf Member Carnival turns shopping into an experiential journey
The title ‘Brimming with the World's Best’ summed up the heady and ambitious spirit of the cdf Member Carnival held at the Shanghai Exhibition Center on 28-29 March.
Shinsegae Duty Free rides K-wave momentum as landmark BTS concert fuels sales surge
After a +120% BTS-related sales surge over the first three weeks of March, the store anticipates stronger April engagement ahead of Big Bang’s Coachella performance, supported by rising demand for G-Dragon merchandise.
This week on social media: Spring is in the air as themed visuals revitalise travel retail and airport campaigns
This week, we spotlight a selection of standout campaigns capturing the renewed energy and commercial momentum of the spring travel season.
New from The Moodie Davitt Report – ‘China Chic comes to the Global Stage’
In line with our deep commitment to the promotion of China Chic products in travel retail at home and abroad, The Moodie Davitt Report is proud to announce a pioneering digital and print magazine dedicated to high-quality Chinese brands.
China Duty Free International and ANTA power China-chic growth across Belt and Road, Hong Kong and Macau
The partners are targeting the launch of 1,000 stores across key Belt and Road countries, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Sri Lanka.
Spend-paw-passenger set to soar as Heathrow Airport stores launch the bear necessities
Marking their retail debut, the already fur-nomenally popular bears will be available from 25 March at £27.99 (US$37) each.
Paul John and Bengaluru Duty Free extend airport-exclusive series with third single cask release
The limited-edition release is capped at 192 bottles, and will be available for a recommended retail price of INR14,950 (US$159) per 70cl at the retailer’s departures store in Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2.
A comeback for the ages: BTS mania sends Shinsegae Duty Free sales soaring in Seoul
The long-awaited comeback performance by blockbuster Korean boy band BTS on Saturday (21 March) in Seoul spurred not only a fan frenzy but a retail bonanza (UPDATED).
Duty Zero by cdf champions cultural storytelling in Year of the Horse celebration
The immersive activation featured localised experiences, brand collaborations and the launch of the first permanent House of Suntory shop-in-shop.
