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‘A diamond day, every day’ – DPT Antwerp’s Edward Verté on scaling with purpose in travel retail
With its travel retail footprint up +38% year-on-year, DPT Antwerp Co-Founder and CEO Edward Verté describes how the jewellery house is balancing rapid expansion with craft, consistency and a growing focus on personalised retail experiences.
The spotlight turns to industry standouts as Travel Retail Superstars 2026 entries open
Now in its sixth edition, the awards return to honour the people whose passion, dedication and achievements deserve recognition, with entries open until 16 November.
Chris Street takes the helm at Imperial Brands Global Travel Retail as Davidoff celebrates 100 years
Imperial Brands has named Chris Street to lead its Global Travel Retail business as the company enters a landmark year marked by the 100th anniversary of Davidoff cigarettes.
Frankfurt Airport’s new video explores evolving role of art, retail and dining in the passenger journey
Renowned artist Tobias Rehberger joins Fraport executives for a tour of Terminal 3, examining the ideas behind its design and passenger-focused concept.
Herita Marzotto Wine Estates spotlights premium expressions with expansive portfolio at Cannes
The family-owned Italian wine producer returns to the TFWA World Exhibition with a portfolio shaped around growing demand for premium white and sparkling wines across global travel retail.
Pringles shakes up its snacking offer with Nachos Sharing Crisps debut at Cannes show
The three-flavour range extends Pringles into corn-based snacking, combining product innovation with a proposition built around sharing.
Interview: Heaven Hill’s Kate Latts explores heritage and the growing global appeal of American whiskey
Heaven Hill Co-President Kate Latts speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report Associate Editor Camille Bersola about the company’s storied heritage, its evolving travel retail ambitions and the opportunities ahead for its brands in the channel.
MEADFA’s 2026 conference agenda to spotlight key Middle East & Africa travel retail trends
Taking place in Morocco from 15-17 November, the conference will bring leading industry voices together to examine regional trends, emerging opportunities and the future of travel retail.
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.
