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SSP Group names Preyash Thakrar to lead strategy and corporate development
Thakrar will work alongside the SSP Group Executive Committee to develop and deliver SSP’s strategic priorities, while also leading the travel food & beverage company’s global brand relationships and shared service operations.
WHSmith brings Bonton Farms’ community-driven retail concept to Dallas Fort Worth Airport
The concept puts locally produced goods and entrepreneurial talent at the centre of the retail experience, spanning food, personal care, apparel and gifts.
Interview: BeautyPro’s David Herdman on 16 years of skincare innovation and global travel retail growth
The British house’s Co-Founder and Product Development Director David Herdman spoke to The Moodie Davitt Report about the brand’s journey, evolving portfolio and plans to capture further opportunities across travel retail.
The Moodie Davitt Report announces leadership transition
“As we prepare to celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2027, I feel it is an appropriate time to transition our management structure so that this incredible journey is best placed to run and run over coming years,” says company Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie.
ASUTIL names Germán Barcala as Conference Manager
Germán Barcala brings a wealth of experience in the events industry to his new role with the South American duty-free association.
This week on social media: Summer signs off with a final wave of travel inspiration at airports and retailers
With summer travel drawing to a close, we’ve rounded up some of the standout posts that captured the season in full swing, from interactive airport moments to retail promotions and experiences designed to turn journeys into lasting memories.
Gebr. Heinemann announces realigned leadership structure amid generational transition
Leading travel retailer and distributor Gebr. Heinemann reveals the latest stage in its transition to a new generation of management, with Max Heinemann named as Chairman, Raoul Spanger as Co-Chair and a new CEO, Morgan Boeri.
Local Heroes: Sakhrani Distillery puts Okinawa on the world whisky map
Bringing the forests of Yanbaru, Okinawa, to the forefront, the emerging whisky brand unites Founder Sabrina Sakhrani’s global vision with Master Distiller Ayako Ikehara’s generational craftsmanship.
‘Making Life Sparkle’ – Henkell Freixenet strengthens global identity with refreshed corporate logo
The refreshed identity comes as the sparkling wine specialist looks to sharpen its global profile while maintaining the distinct identities of its established brand portfolio.
Emirates Pride to bring UAE fragrance heritage to Cannes with travel retail expansion in focus
The Dubai-based fragrance house is targeting new international markets, with its latest innovations and consumer-led approach underpinning its travel retail ambitions.
TFWA unveils more Cannes programme highlights as industry support strengthens
From expert-led discussions and workshops to networking, new initiatives and brand showcases, the event will offer multiple opportunities for the global travel retail community to connect and engage.
Interview: “Travel retail is the one place where we have time to tell our story,” says Two Drifters
In this exclusive interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Two Drifters Founders Russ and Gemma Wakeham talk about building a British rum from scratch and putting carbon on the balance sheet.
