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HTDF drives major retail push to capture Golden Week demand with new brands and concepts
As China’s National Day holiday gets under way, HTDF is introducing a refreshed offer spanning brand debuts in Hainan, upgraded spaces and experiential retail concepts.
The Shilla Duty Free Singapore marks 12 years at Changi Airport with beauty campaign and Babymonster prize draw
The Shilla Duty Free is celebrating 12 years at Changi Airport with an October beauty campaign that spotlights new brands and offers travellers the chance to win Babymonster concert tickets.
‘Pairs well with Paradise’ – GMAX Travel Retail launches Palmaráe Gin Premier Cru in Cannes
Inspired by Morocco, distilled in Cognac, the ultra-premium gin is set to make a big splash in Cannes this week.
Moodie Davitt Live: On location at TFWA World Exhibition
Welcome to Moodie Davitt Live, our rolling coverage of the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, which runs from 27 September to 1 October.
Moutai extends travel retail reach with CNSC pop-up stores
The campaign introduced pop-up spaces at airport departures duty-free stores in Chongqing, Nanjing, Quanzhou and Zhengzhou, plus one in the CNSC downtown duty-free store in Beijing.
SSP strengthens Vilnius Airport portfolio with eight dining venues
SSP is introducing a mix of localised, bespoke and international concepts, including two Le Grand Comptoir concepts which place a strong emphasis on Lithuanian cuisine and a sense of place.
‘Don’t change a damn thing’ – Wild Turkey reveals new brand identity in immersive Sydney Airport activation
Campari Group GTR has partnered with Heinemann Duty Free to launch the activation, which combines tastings, digital engagement, product personalisation, portfolio displays and an appearance from Wild Turkey Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell.
Out now: The Moodie Davitt Magazine & Category Insights, September/October 2026
Welcome to the October edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which is accompanied by Category Insight supplements on Luxury Goods and Confectionery & Food respectively.
James Prescott launches advisory company and becomes partner in wholesaler L. Connaughton
Respected industry figure James Prescott launches Prescott Advisory and also becomes a partner in L. Connaughton & Sons, a family-run wholesale and supply business that serves the shipping and aviation sectors in Ireland.
On the record with travel retail’s roving buongustai, Food Accademia Founder Fabrizio Canal
“Authenticity, discovery and memorable experiences – “Perhaps our real hero product is Italy itself – presented not as a cliché, but through the quality, people, territories and stories behind the products,” says Food Accademia Founder Fabrizio Canal.
Interview: Indri’s Manmeet Kaur on bringing India’s whisky heritage to the world stage
Piccadily Agro Industries General Manager – Global Travel Retail Manmeet Kaur speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report Associate Editor Camille Bersola about indri’s proudly Indian roots, its international ambitions and how the brand is positioning itself for growth in the global travel retail channel.
Qatar Duty Free promotes ecommerce drive with ‘Boutique in the Sky’ campaign and Moodie Davitt makeover
The leading travel retailer partners with The Moodie Davitt Report for a colourful makeover of our homepage and an elegant treatment of our mobile website for TFWA World Exhibition, amid a flurry of activity around marketing, loyalty and ecommerce.
