Spirits and Wines
King of Reach by B&S highlights brand partnerships with Moodie Davitt homepage makeover
King of Reach has partnered with The Moodie Davitt Report for a makeover to build awareness for its upcoming showing at the IAADFS Summit of the Americas (8-11 March).
China Duty Free Group lays down a quality long-term marker in Sri Lanka
In late September last year China Duty Free Group soft-opened its cdf Sri Lanka Duty Free store in The Mall at Port City Colombo. The flagship economic development project, jointly developed by China and Sri Lanka, is home to the Chinese travel retailer’s first foray into South Asia. Martin Moodie pays a visit and is impressed by what he sees.
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for January
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to publish the Jessica’s Secret Index for January covering wines & spirits, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery.
Chichibu Whisky expands in European travel retail with Salud Duty Free as distribution partner
Salud Duty Free plans to release four to six single-cask Chichibu whiskies annually, alongside its core range stored in a bonded European warehouse.
Gebr. Heinemann and TUI Cruises extend partnership
Under the renewed agreement, Gebr. Heinemann will operate the stores on Mein Schiff 1, 2 and 6 until June 2028, while contracts for Mein Schiff 3, 4 and 5 will run until June 2027.
Strange Predictions: Pick this weekend’s Six Nations rugby winners
We are calling on travel retail and aviation sector rugby pundits to make their predictions for this weekend’s matches, Wales v Ireland, England v Scotland and Italy v France.
Hallgarten & Novum Wines partners with UETA MEA to extend travel retail footprint
The new collaboration will see Hallgarten become a core premium wine supplier to UETA MEA’s operation in the Middle East.
Nadia Cheklab joins Blue Caterpillar as Area Sales Manager for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
The spirits distributor is confident Cheklab’s leadership and expertise will play a crucial role in achieving the company's strategic goals and expanding its footprint in the region.
This Week on Social Media: Love is in the Air(port) as travel retail celebrates Valentine’s Day
Across social media, leading brands and retailers showcased their Valentine’s Day initiatives through eye-catching visuals, passenger engagement and storytelling.
Suntory Global Spirits records steady revenue growth despite challenging 2024
Despite a challenging macroeconomic landscape, the Japanese spirits company achieved +4% increase in year-on-year revenue, +3.7% increase in operating income and +2% profit increase in FY2024.
Ospree Duty Free celebrates Valentine’s Day at Mumbai Airport with premium gifting campaign
Ospree Duty Free has launched the LoveSpree campaign for Valentine’s Day, offering travellers a selection of fragrances, cosmetics, fine wines and chocolates.
Lochlea expands global footprint with SipWell Brands as exclusive travel retail distributor
The collaboration features the launch of Lochlea Roaming Barley, the brand’s travel retail-exclusive single malt, as part of its strategic expansion.
