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Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 23
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Comment: Israel-Iran war and Air India tragedy cast pall over travel retail
Catastrophic events in India and the Middle East over the past few days have potentially serious effects for the travel retail world, writes Martin Moodie. At an already stressed time for the channel, the Iran-Israel conflict is of mounting concern.
Fred partners with Gassan for exclusive Dutch travel retail debut at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The brand’s collections are showcased at the redesigned boutique in Lounge 1, offering travellers an elevated shopping experience at one of Europe’s key travel hubs.
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for May 2025
The monthly Jessica’s Secret Index for May covering wines & spirits, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery is particularly useful as a demand indicator as Chinese overseas travel resumes.
‘The art of retail’ takes shape at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
The 12,000sq m retail venue will deliver “the art of retail in the heart of Europe”, featuring a central marketplace concept and an impressive mix of global and German brands.
Airport Innovation Roundtable 2025 highlights vision for Central and Eastern European aviation and travel retail
Key topics included the region’s rapid air traffic recovery and growth, shifting passenger profiles and expectations, regulatory challenges, and the growing importance of experiential retail in airports.
‘Smile to the Power of Flowers’ – Lancôme celebrates Mother’s Day with star-studded Americas pop-up campaign
The seasonal campaign exemplifies L’Oréal’s mission to elevate beauty retail through shopper-tainment experiences and beauty-tech innovation.
Images of the Day: Sustainability meets storytelling through patchwork displays at Changi Airport
Our latest selection of images comes from Singapore Changi Airport, where patchwork installations are brightening the terminal landscape until 30 June.
Mondelez, LaLiga and Avolta unite to deliver football fever across key Spanish airports
The campaign harnesses football’s universal appeal to foster meaningful engagement and drive confectionery category growth in Spanish airports.
Bluebell Group research reveals evolving luxury priorities among Asian consumers
The findings are based on Bluebell Group’s fifth annual Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile, drawn from a March 2025 survey of 1,500 luxury consumers across Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Frankfurt Airport Retail to operate over 3,000sq m of retail space in new Terminal 3
The Terminal 3 offer will combine experiential retail, tailored brand curation and a strong regional identity to elevate the traveller experience at one of Europe’s major connectivity hubs.
“The fizz to fix you” – Posca Hydrate lands at Australian airports with WHSmith listings
The partnership with WHSmith is supported by a digital campaign rolling out across airports to raise awareness about in-flight hydration, complemented by in-store promotions.
