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The Moodie Davitt Report flies the rainbow flag with Pride Month makeover
As Pride Month begins, The Moodie Davitt Report has unveiled a vibrant rainbow-themed homepage takeover, reaffirming our commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across the global travel retail community.
FDFA calls for ‘level playing field’ for Canada’s border duty-free retailers as travel crisis deepens
FDFA President Tania Lee says, “The current environment is a moment in time, but the competitive imbalance [with US border store competitors] is ongoing. If that imbalance is not addressed, the loss of sales and economic activity will continue to shift outside of Canada, even as travel recovers.”
Child’s play: Miki House brings family-friendly fun to Jeju Island with Lotte Duty Free opening
The childrenswear brand has entered the South Korean travel retail market with a Jeju Island boutique that combines Japanese craftsmanship and destination-inspired storytelling.
Iranian strike on Kuwait Airport deepens concerns for Gulf aviation and travel retail
An Iranian drone and missile attack on Kuwait International Airport today (3 June) has intensified concerns about the security of aviation infrastructure across the Gulf.
Clarins and SHIFT demonstrate the power of digital media with North American airport campaign
The Double Serum campaign demonstrated how a data-led digital strategy can connect traveller engagement with measurable conversion, offering a blueprint for the digital travel retail campaigns of the future.
The Shilla Duty Free Singapore serves up a Sun-Kissed Summer at Singapore Changi Airport
The Shilla Duty Free Singapore is bringing sunshine, savings and Disney magic to Changi Airport through a summer campaign designed to boost engagement and conversion during peak summer travel months.
K Hospitality Corp launches consumer retail fund Kliff Ventures with first investment in abcoffee
The new INR2 billion (US$20.9 million) consumer retail fund is set up to invest in high-growth businesses across the food & beverage, retail and consumer services sectors.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and 7-Eleven Australia join AAA Retail & Commercial Forum line-up
Held from 21-23 July at the Cairns Convention Centre, the event will see both companies address ‘The Changing Face of Convenience Retailing at Airports’.
FAB 2026 builds further momentum with CAVU as Silver Partner for Bengaluru event
“CAVU is proud to sponsor FAB, one of the leading global forums in the travel industry, bringing together the sector’s most influential voices,” says CAVU Chief Experiences Officer Tom Waldron.
Images of the Day: Heinemann brings local flavour, football fever and social media stars together in Budapest
The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan explores how Heinemann’s flagship Budapest Airport store effectively combines sense of place, cross-category merchandising and retail theatre in one of Eastern Europe’s best airports.
Lagardère Travel Retail seals contract extension at Geneva Airport
A planned renovation will feature the introduction of Lagardère Travel Retail’s new duty-free concept, which incorporates strong sense of place and celebrates the culture and produce of Switzerland and the canton of Geneva.
The Moodie Davitt Magazine – Official Media Title for the ASUTIL Conference 2026
Welcome to the June edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which is dedicated to Latin American travel retail and the landmark 25th ASUTIL Conference in Punta Cana.
