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South Korean duty-free sales revenues fall -3.6% in September despite hike in customer volume
As with August, sales fell well short of passenger growth, indicating a much-softened spending pattern. Foreigners generated 73% of sales but revenues were down -3.8% year-on-year despite a +25.1% rise in customer numbers
Frankfurt Airport lights up with first Diwali seasonal campaign
Frankfurt Airport puts the Festival of Lights in the retail spotlight for the first time, with a campaign built around last-minute gifting for travellers flying to India.
Asia Pacific travel retail picks up for Diageo in first quarter
Diageo’s first-quarter net sales rose +1.2% to US$4.9 billion, with double-digit travel retail growth supporting gains in Asia Pacific as North America remained under pressure.
In Conversation: Lindt & Sprüngli’s Andres Chaveyriat on driving discovery through flavour innovation
Lindt Global Travel Retail Marketing Director Andres Chaveyriat shares the company’s recipe for flavour discovery, shopper engagement and premium gifting with The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan.
Chanel and Lotte Duty Free bring festive flair to Incheon Airport with immersive beauty activation
Running until 25 December, the holiday-themed podium pairs Chanel’s signature beauty collections with personalised services, interactive features and special customer benefits.
Images of the Day: On location as Teremana brings its story of provenance, people and the power of nature to life
The Moodie Davitt Report paid a visit to Jalisco province this week to discover the story behind Teremana Tequila, one that blends people, provenance and passion.
Queen Alia Airport RFP; Glenfiddich-Aston Martin launch; and Lark whisky video lead latest newsletter
Our latest digital newsletter delivers a sweeping round-up of the latest global travel retail industry news.
NeoLumo and Sportsbar take top honours at Düsseldorf Airport’s DUS Excellence Awards
Six commercial teams share €18,000 in prize money after independent mystery shoppers award airport outlets an average score of 86 out of 100.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and SAMDecaux give cultural storytelling a digital stage in ‘Gilded Theatre’
Located in Terminal 2’s Central Tunnel, the 141sq m digital installation uses immersive visuals and local storytelling to showcase Shanghai’s cultural identity and urban character.
The Chocolate Box celebrates a 68-year journey from local shop to travel retail
The Melbourne-born chocolatier celebrates 68 years of growth, building on its heritage with a 13-store network that includes four Australian airports.
The TREX Factor: Tasting a trio of Tasmania’s finest single malt whiskies from Lark Distillery
In this edition, our resident TREX Master, The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, discovers a trio of outstanding single malt whiskies from Lark Distillery in Tasmania, Australia.
People Moves: Lluc Martinez takes senior brand partnerships position at Avolta; Annabel Keech steps up to new Suntory global role
Our regular column brings you the latest people moves and happenings in the travel retail and aviation sectors.
