Cruise and Ferries
Harding+ calls on partners to “be fearless and positively disruptive” in drive for cruise retail growth
Harding+ CEO Chris Matthews said, “This is the moment to be brave, to think less about shelves and more about stages that will create experiences for guests to remember long after they leave the ship.”
CNSC boosts southeastern port network with Xiamen Wutong Terminal departures duty-free win
Covering 210sq m, the store will feature a curated range of products across key categories, and will serve as the exclusive port for the Xiamen-Kinmen ‘mini-three-links’ route.
House of Liquids extends Nordic travel retail footprint through SipWell Brands partnership
Under the agreement, the UK drinks distributor will represent House of Liquids’ portfolio of premium and innovative brands, including Hine Cognac, Kilchoman Whisky, Isle of Harris Distillery and Two Stacks Irish Whiskey.
Lagardère Travel Retail extends presence in Albania with Durrës port store
The opening of the 100sq m port store builds on the recent inauguration of Lagardère Travel Retail’s operations at Tirana International Airport.
French industry body renamed Association Française du Travel Retail
At a briefing in Cannes last week, association President Candice Cadreils outlined the thinking behind the renaming, which will be followed soon by a refreshed brand identity and updated website.
The Moodie Davitt Report coverage & highlights from TFWA World Exhibition 2025
Welcome to our rolling coverage of TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, the biggest annual gathering of the travel retail industry.
ASUTIL Conference 2026 location announced as Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
At a press conference held yesterday (30 September), ASUTIL President Enrique Urioste revealed the event will take place at the Paradisus by Melia resort in Punta Cana.
AdVini’s Ieva Olina on sustainability, storytelling and shaping discovery in travel retail
“Travel retail venues have the potential to act as gateways of discovery – inviting consumers to explore new tastes and destinations,” says AdVini Travel Retail Key Account Manager Ieva Olina.
Out now: The Moodie Davitt Magazine & Category Insight
Welcome to the October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which is accompanied by Category Insight supplements on Luxury Goods and Confectionery & Food respectively.
Viking Glory’s tax-free shop gets a high-tech upgrade with service robot
Launched on 15 September, the red robot greets shoppers and guides them to products, enhancing the customer experience while maximising product visibility.
The Moodie Davitt eZine: Curating Irish whiskey journeys with ARI + Craft Spirits report
In this issue we look at ARI’s approach to Irish whiskey, balancing heritage and innovation while building engaging consumer experiences, and carry a special report on the craft spirits sector.
Cruise retail specialist Harding+ posts +3.1% rise in full-year revenues and returns to profit
Leading cruise retailer Harding+ has reported a +3.1% rise in revenues in its 2024 financial year to £305 million (US$414.6 million). The business also returned to profit.
