Asia Pacific
Reigniting growth: Asia travel retail recovery buoys The Estée Lauder Companies’ full-year results
Improving momentum across Asia travel retail, led by gains in Korea, Hong Kong and Hainan, helped Estée Lauder Companies return to sales growth and lift profitability in the fiscal year to June 2026.
Cartier and CDFG spotlight Shenzhen with relocated Bao’an International Airport boutique
The reimagined boutique reinforces the luxury house’s presence at the fast-growing Chinese aviation hub while underlining the partners’ shared focus on elevating the airport retail experience.
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for July 2026
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to publish our popular Jessica’s Secret Index for July covering spirits & wine, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery.
Shinsegae Duty Free taps into AI-powered safety network across stores and logistics operations
The Vision AI and Vision-Language model system enables real-time detection and contextual verification of potential safety risks and other issues.
Sydney Airport sets out ambitious vision for growth to 2045
Central to the plan is the proposed redevelopment of Sydney Airport’s T2 and T3 to create an integrated terminal bringing together domestic, regional and international services.
GMR Aero unveils Vizag Duty Free and revamped Hyderabad Airport departures store
The revamped Hyderabad Duty Free Departure Store features a retail environment inspired by the heritage of Hyderabad and Telangana, while Vizag Duty Free is built around the theme ‘Where Coastal Heritage Meets Global Discoveries’.
Philip Morris International puts airport exclusivity in focus with global IQOS Skylens launch
The travel retail-exclusive device has debuted at Narita International Airport in Japan, followed by a phased roll-out across selected duty-free locations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
La Mer goes on a journey of renewal with exclusive ‘Escape to Tranquility’ campaign in Asia Pacific
The campaign, which ran across Bangkok, Macau, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei and Hainan, was anchored by a VIP Lounge takeover at the cdf Mall and hotel partnership in Sanya.
Kepler Club debuts smart sleeping cabins at expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility
The expanded Kuala Lumpur International Airport facility more than doubles Kepler Club’s bed capacity and introduces its new DoubleKep smart cabin concept.
GDF Plaza drives Hainan resident engagement with summer promotional blitz
The Hainan-based travel retailer is ramping up its local shopper push with a summer programme of exclusive offers, entertainment and collectable rewards.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 28
The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our two WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express, which publishes daily.
Bacardi lifts the curtain on the Dewar’s Changi speakeasy with Moodie Davitt homepage makeover
Dewar’s is bringing whisky discovery, cocktail culture and a touch of speakeasy intrigue to Singapore Changi Airport with an immersive Terminal 3 pop-up running until 16 September.
