Asia Pacific
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 29
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.
Mulberry adds British luxury flair to Shinsegae Duty Free’s Myeong-dong fashion mix
The boutique showcases the British fashion house’s signature leathergoods, including its classic Bayswater, Mini Alexa and Islington Bucket designs.
‘Landmark leap’ – Proya steps up overseas growth through nationwide US agreement with Ulta Beauty
“This milestone signals a pivotal shift in Proya’s global journey: moving beyond mere product export to brand globalisation,” says the premium Chinese beauty house as it secures a seminal agreement in the USA.
‘Time Well Spent at the 19th hole’ – Ballantine’s x Malbon pop-up swings into gear in Korean travel retail
The next phase of the Ballantine’s x Malbon collaboration is in full swing across South Korea, combining immersive airport activations, digital engagement and domestic retail crossover to spotlight the TREX 21 Year Old blend.
Elevating the consumer experience: China Duty Free Group takes ‘Cheers with Whisky’ to the skies with Hainan Airlines
The cross-industry partnership brings exclusive whiskies and signature cocktails onboard, linking inflight discovery with duty-free purchasing and creating new retail touchpoints across the passenger journey.
Changi Airport Group seeks partner for latest luxury concession in Terminal 1
The airport company issues a call for potential partners to take part in a Direct Marketing Exercise for a luxury brand concession in Terminal 1 airside.
China embraces the spirit of India as Paul John whisky shines in Shanghai
Paul John whisky of Indiastrengthened its position in China with a high-profile presence and exclusive launch at the Whisky L! 2026 in Shanghai on 14-16 August.
Refurbishment, new concession terms and shift in category mix hit Auckland Airport full-year retail income
Retail results represented a mixed bag with passenger spend rate up but overall income down at New Zealand’s premier airport company. Refurbishment and a change in mix towards lower-margin categories were key influences.
Travel Food Services reports sharp rise in Q1 sales and profits amid flurry of new openings
Sales across the business climbed +18% year-on-year, with new openings playing a key role, notably at Delhi and Cochin airports, plus at Noida International Airport, India’s latest major gateway.
L’Oréal and CDFG make front-page splash in Hainan with The Kiehl’s Times campaign
Kiehl’s brings the energy of a New York newsstand to Hainan with The Kiehl’s Times, a travel retail-exclusive (TREX) campaign centred on product discovery, personalisation and retailtainment.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
Coty’s fourth quarter performance ‘ahead of expectations’ as full-year revenues decline -2%
Coty closed a challenging FY2026 with fourth-quarter revenues up +1%, as the beauty group sharpened its focus on core brands, markets and innovation under its Coty.Curated strategy.
