The Moodie Report China Newsroom
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for October
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to publish the Jessica’s Secret Index for October covering wines & spirits, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery.
Hong Kong International Airport 10km runway race attracts nearly 11,000 participants
Almost 11,000 participants celebrated the launch of three-runway operations at Hong Kong International Airport by running in a 10km race. The Moodie Davitt Report also took part.
Video Interview: L’Oréal Travel Retail’s Jesús Abia on embracing ‘Pentarchy’ partnerships
In this video interview, L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific Managing Director Jesús Abia discusses why he believes the beauty giant is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of today’s travellers.
Avolta strikes combined retail and food & beverage contract with Shenzhen Airport
The offer will feature a portfolio of five Hudson retail locations, including two Hudson Market, two Hudson Evolve and China’s first-ever hybrid-concept store – the Hudson Café – plus two food & beverage outlets, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao.
Memo Paris debuts counter at HKIA with The Shilla Duty Free
The Memo Paris counter offers an immersive olfactive experience that presents the brand’s fragrances as if they were destinations themselves.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 46
We feature highlights from this week’s Moodie Davitt Report WeChat Official Account, with our follower base showing a substantial increase to total 5,704.
Bain & Company study highlights slump in Chinese luxury goods market as spending softens
Bain & Company’s research indicates that a luxury market rebound is likely to begin in the second half of 2025, with positive developments emerging as early as the second quarter.
“A milestone opening” – EviDenS de Beauté and CDFG unveil first-ever flagship boutique in Hainan
The Japanese/French luxury skincare brand’s debut standalone features a Spa Cabin, the first of its kind in travel retail.
Restructure, reinvention and revival – Ed Brennan spells out the way forward for DFS
DFS Group is this week beginning a triple-pronged restructuring, reinvention and revival plan, anchored by a laser focus on its Asia heartland and the need to address an increasingly troubled retail climate. Chairman & CEO Ed Brennan explains the context and the way forward in an exclusive interview with Martin Moodie in Hong Kong.
DFS underlines critical role of Hainan Free Trade Port development at 7th China International Import Expo
“We want to build a bridge of communication and dialogue between the government and international brands,” says DFS China President Nancy Liu as she spells out the importance of the retailer’s Yalong Bay project within a Hainan Free Trade Port context.
Interview: Edrington Global Travel Retail’s Jeremy Speirs on the never-ending premiumisation journey
Managing Director Jeremy Speirs talks about Highland Park’s brand revamp, The Macallan’s 200th anniversary milestone and Edrington’s renewed focus on premiumisation.
Interview: Chief Brand Officer Prestige Jean Holtzmann on reconnecting Coty’s founding spirit
Coty Chief Brands Officer Prestige Jean Holtzmann reflects on the beauty house’s milestone anniversary and balancing heritage and innovation.
