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The TREX Awards revealed – A pioneering celebration of travel retail-exclusive excellence
The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to present the results of the inaugural TREX Awards. A trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive products and other initiatives, the TREX Awards recognise the critical need for differentiation within travel retail, shining a spotlight on innovations that deliver unique value to travellers.
‘Fourth-best month ever’ as Dubai Duty Free smashes all-time April records with US$195 million in sales
The performance is a timely boost for the travel retailer, whose future structure is under review. Among the stand-out performers were confectionery, spurred by the Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, which turned in an extraordinary +84% increase year-on-year, while tobacco also shone.
CDFG celebrates ‘China-chic’ during annual Golden Week Global Shopping Festival
The cdf Global Shopping Festival underscores the retailer’s strategic focus on innovation, customer engagement and service excellence as key levers to stimulate Chinese consumption during the Labour Day Golden Week and beyond.
Perth Airport requests Expressions of Interest for Terminals 3 and 4 commercial opportunities
“Our commercial team is looking to engage with potential partners via a Request for Proposals programme for up to 13 sites across T3 and T4,” says Perth Airport Chief Commercial & Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove.
Travel Blue launches destination-exclusive Memory Collections to drive Gen Z engagement
Travel Blue has launched Memory Collections, featuring travel accessories for Gen Z travellers looking to personalise their carry-on luggage and backpacks.
Images of the Day: How Ospree Duty Free is creating magic at Mumbai Airport
Today’s image selection comes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where Ospree Duty Free, the airport’s anchor retailer, brings an impressively ranged, merchandised and expansive retail offer.
Images of the Day: ‘Six awards, six stories of excellence’ – CDFG Global Brands Meeting recognises top partners
The China Duty Free Group 2025 Global Brands Meeting held in Sanya earlier this month closed with a glittering awards ceremony that honoured 80 global suppliers across multiple sectors, spotlighting their exceptional contributions to collaborative growth.
Water and Wines kicks off travel retail journey with TN Brands
The innovative brand specialises in one-of-a-kind wine region puzzles, all put together by sommeliers.
Sense of Malaysia destination brand launched across five airports
“Airports are more than just transit points, they’re the first and last impressions of a destination. At Malaysia Airports we have taken this to heart by curating an experience that lets travellers feel Malaysia, not just pass through it,” says Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager – Commercial Services Hani Ezra Hussin.
DFS brings ‘gold rush’ to its Hong Kong and Macau stores with Lunar New Year shopping festival
Shoppers at DFS locations in Hong Kong and Macau can enter prize draws for rewards – including a 999.9 gold ingot – and explore limited-edition product releases.
Swarovski sparkles with Unifree and Gebr. Heinemann in pop-up opening at Istanbul Airport
“What truly unites Swarovski, Unifree Duty Free and Gebr. Heinemann is our passion for retail and our commitment to customer-centricity,” says Swarovski Head of Global Travel Retail Andreea Marginean.
DFS unveils ‘Let the Party Begin’ holiday campaign
The campaign invites customers to embrace the holiday spirit with surprises and celebrations across the retailer’s locations in Hong Kong, Macau, Okinawa and Los Angeles.
