Travel Essentials
On Location: A new chapter opens for Lagardère Travel Retail as Relay makes UK debut at Heathrow Airport
A ceremonial ribbon-cutting held at The Queen’s Terminal, celebrated the debut of the first of four planned Relay stores at Heathrow, which together will span 1,360sq m of retail space.
WHSmith advances travel retail innovation with AI assistant roll-out at Melbourne Airport
Now available at InMotion stores in Melbourne Airport Terminal 1 Pier B Airside and Terminal 3 Mezzanine, the solution enables travellers to access AI-driven shopping support directly from their smartphones via QR code.
Lagardère reshapes Düsseldorf Airport retail and dining experience
The travel retail powerhouse has introduced a new wave of retail and dining concepts at the busy German hub, fusing global food trends with regional culinary culture to elevate the travel experience.
“It is nearly impossible to overstate his influence” – Roddy McOwan to retire from WHSmith North America
“The harder you work, the luckier you get, and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with some of the finest clients, joint venture partners, colleagues and the best team a leader could hope for,” says the highly regarded Roderick ‘Roddy’ McOwan’.
Travel Blue gears up for TFWA Asia Pacific with refreshed Memory Collections range
First introduced at last year’s Singapore show, the destination-themed collection has been expanded from pins, patches and pillows to include magnets, ID tags and key rings, strengthening its appeal as a travel souvenirs.
cdf Haikou reports strong momentum as enhanced policies drive +46% footfall growth
Hainan’s upgraded offshore duty-free policy is delivering a powerful uplift in footfall, spend and shopper diversification at cdf Haikou underpinned by assortment expansion and experience-led retail.
WHSmith posts higher H1 revenue but lower profit amid global headwinds
Headline trading profit declined to £32 million (US$43.3 million), reflecting disruption from UK airport store refurbishments and ongoing inflationary pressures.
Lagardère Travel Retail builds German network with key openings in Frankfurt Airport T3
“Our commitment was to go the extra mile for this special project and to offer our guests tailor-made concepts that will be remembered,” says Lagardère Travel Retail Germany Jochen Halfmann.
Delivering clarity, comfort and “quality of stay” – On location at the new Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
We paid a visit to the new Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 this week, in advance of its official inauguration today, and bring you our early impressions of an attractive and welcoming consumer and commercial environment.
Sydney Airport releases major travel essentials RFP
The RFP spans around 4,000sq m across 20 retail sites and covers all core travel essentials categories including news & books, gifts & souvenirs and pharmacy.
Lagardère Travel Retail taps Waitrose brand power to boost Relay food-to-go offer at Heathrow
The line-up will feature premium sandwiches, wraps, salads and fresh fruit to enhance food-to-go purchases and penetration, while reinforcing quality perception through clear, consistent Waitrose branding.
On location at the Hainan Expo
The Moodie Davitt Report is attending this week’s Hainan Expo in Haikou, Hainan province and will bring you highlights in words and pictures throughout the event, which began today and runs until 18 April.
