Gifts, Crystal and China
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 21 as China TR Express account nears 4,000 followers
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.
Vive la différence: Ospree Duty Free celebrates relaunch of pioneering European duty-free store in Calais
“We want to take our offering to the next level as an experiential brand rather than just functional,” was the mission. And Ospree Duty Free-run Le Marché Duty Free has responded with style.
#KickCancerThon update: Swarovski shows crystal-clear social purpose; Altura learns and teaches new tricks
Along the route, the team stopped at key Singaporean landmarks. Collectively, the 3km course translated into an impressive combined total of 165km covered by 55 participants.
Avolta set for Latvia debut after securing 12-year Riga Airport master retail and F&B concession
The concession includes eight shops and 22 food & beverage outlets, establishing a long-term platform for Avolta in the Baltic region.
Hong Kong International Airport celebrates milestone Terminal 2 opening in style
The Moodie Davitt Report was on location to tour a sleek facility notable for spectacular architecture, state-of-the-art operational efficiency, advanced technology, digital splendour and an eclectic retail and food & beverage offer.
How an Indian airport retail entrepreneur is reaching extraordinary new heights
Join us on a geographic and entrepreneurial journey to the redeveloped Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (Leh) Airport in Ladakh – at an altitude of 3,256 metres, India’s highest commercial airport and certainly one of the most distinctive.
CNSC awarded eight-year arrivals duty-free concession at Suifenhe Port in northeastern China
Located on the China-Russia border, Suifenhe is a core hub for Heilongjiang’s economic and trade cooperation with Russia, and an important land port with a long history spanning over a century.
Homegrown: Paradies Lagardère reveals North Texas retail concept at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
The store offers a curated assortment of vintage-inspired merchandise, handcrafted goods and everyday lifestyle products designed to reflect the character and heritage of the region.
Trillionaire target: Hyundai Duty Free celebrates Incheon International Airport DF2 concession opening
With the addition of DF2, Hyundai Duty Free now operates three of the airport’s six duty-free zones (including DF5 and DF7), becoming Incheon’s largest travel retailer and the only one to embrace full range of categories, from luxury fashion to cosmetics and liquor.
CDFG launches blockbuster 2026 cdf Global Shopping Festival for Labour Day holiday
The event brings together over 1,000 international brands and many sought-after products to CDFG’s more than 60 domestic and overseas stores and online platforms.
Culture, content & commerce: Shinsegae Duty Free fuses global sensation Kpop Demon Hunters with K-beauty Brand Anua
Or should we call it a K-pop-up? “We believe this collaboration reflects the growing convergence of content, culture, and commerce – particularly within the global Gen Z audience,” a Shinsegae Duty Free spokesperson tells The Moodie Davitt Report.
‘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.
