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CDFG reopens renovated Xiamen downtown store as spotlight falls on Chinese brands
The launch represents a further step in the group’s broader strategy of integrating China-chic brands into its overall duty-free offer and embracing new retail formats to boost consumption.
Jo Malone London and Qatar Duty Free put gifting in focus with ‘Just Because’ campaign at Hamad Airport
Located at Gate C14, the immersive pop-up experience will run throughout June, combining scent discovery with personalised gifting.
Duty Free Shop Puerto Iguazú drives consumer spend with interest-free instalment offer
The promotions allow shoppers to pay in three, six or 12 interest-free instalments with Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards issued by any bank in Argentina or Brazil.
‘Force majeure’ – Airports of Thailand issues letter to Stock Exchange amid King Power Duty Free rental renegotiations
“The abovementioned force majeure factors are beyond King Power Duty Free’s control,” says AOT in a crucial statement to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, outlining the perfect storm that has hit its anchor concessionaire.
Interview – Areas CEO Óscar Vela on expansion plans, the Areas Spirit and FAB 2025
Areas CEO Óscar Vela tells Dermot Davitt about the pride management and staff takes in supporting FAB 2025, the ‘Areas Spirit’, latest business performance and an ambitious pipeline of openings for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
Nordic Travel Retail Seminar homes in on today’s traveller mindset
The annual event, held this year at the Elite Hotel Marina Tower in Stockholm, attracted a record 114 registered delegates from across Nordic markets.
Images of the Day: Nordic design flourishes and zonal marking at Stockholm Duty Free
Our latest selection of images comes from Avolta-run Stockholm Duty Free at Arlanda Airport Terminal 5, which carries a distinctive Scandinavian look and clear stop points in liquor and beauty.
In Memoriam: The Estée Lauder Companies Chairman Emeritus Leonard A. Lauder
With deep sadness we report the passing of The Estée Lauder Companies Chairman Emeritus Leonard A. Lauder at the age of 92.
Airports of Thailand Board to assess King Power Duty Free’s contract renegotiation request
King Power believes the regional airport contracts are unsustainable amid several negative pressures, including the loss of arrivals duty-free space, soft Chinese visitor numbers and spending and global economic uncertainty.
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.
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.
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.
