The Moodie Report China Newsroom
Yilin Watch: The Xiaohongshu Report – How CDFG, Lotte Duty Free and The Shilla Duty Free promoted 11.11
Why Xiaohongshu? Because it’s where the Chinese outbound traveller’s journey begins. In our popular new column, Yilin Wang studies how three leading Asian travel retailers expertly tapped the platform during 11.11 — and how their European & Middle East peers fell short.
Who will win the Beijing Airport duty-free tender after shock Shanghai outcome?
Bids closed yesterday (19 December) on the two-pronged open tender covering the departures and arrivals duty-free concessions at Beijing Capital International Airport. And the result is shrouded in doubt.
Images of the Day: EVERRICH Duty Free creates lasting memories of Taiwan for the peak holiday period
Today’s selection portrays how the Taiwanese travel retailer has brought together experiential design, digital interaction and cultural storytelling to enrich the airport experience.
CDFG hails opportunity as new Hainan customs regime begins
Today, 18 December, marked the beginning of a new phase for duty free in Hainan as an independent Hainan Free Trade Port customs regime took effect. We carry reaction from the dominant market player, China Duty Free Group.
A festive Journey of the Senses: L’Oréal Travel Retail marks the holidays with seasonal activations
Lancôme, Armani, YSL Beauté and Prada Beauty illuminate the holiday period with activations capturing celebration and joy, making every journey a festive destination.
‘Joy Unwrapped’ – Estée Lauder Travel Retail reveals immersive holiday campaign across Asia Pacific
Estée Lauder Travel Retail reveals details of its immersive, colourful holiday brand campaign, ‘Joy Unwrapped,’ which has been running across key Asia Pacific locations.
CDFG parent welcomes Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao duty-free awards and reveals joint-venture plans
Under the terms of the deal, CDFG will invest RMB102 million (US$14.5 million) to establish a duty-free joint venture with Shanghai Airport.
Avolta celebrates “historic milestone award” after securing Shanghai Pudong Airport duty-free contract
Global travel retail powerhouse Avolta has expressed its delight at having this week won a key, multi-category tender at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Molton Brown expands retail footprint in Hong Kong and Macau with Blue Chip Group
Molton Brown is accelerating its Asia expansion through a series of launches in Hong Kong and Macau, building on regional travel retail openings in 2024.
SUQQU brings radiant Japanese beauty to Hainan Tourism Duty Free Shopping Complex
SUQQU has made its Hainan debut at the HTDF Mall Sanya, marking a strategic expansion for the high-end beauty brand and a further strengthening of HTDF’s premium beauty offer.
Blue Elephant extends regional footprint via Starlux and Hong Kong Airport eShop listings
The brand’s eyewear collection is showcased across leading travel retail and ecommerce platforms, connecting with a diverse range of consumers throughout the region.
China Duty Free Group and Avolta confirmed as Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao duty-free contract winners
China Duty Free Group (CDFG) and Avolta – as Dufry (Shanghai) Commercial Co – were today confirmed as the winners of the Shanghai Pudong (CDFG and Avolta) and Hongqiao (CDFG) International airports duty-free concessions. We bring you the bid and tenure details.
