The Moodie Report China Newsroom
Pernod Ricard and CDFG unveil The Chuan, travel retail’s first prestige Chinese malt whisky
The partners are launching the travel retail-exclusive whisky with a series of pop-ups across Asia, starting with Shanghai Pudong and Hong Kong international airports.
Hong Kong International Airport seeks operator for light refreshment concession in Terminal 2
The successful operator will be required to design, build and manage a 46-65sq m premium food kiosk located in the centre of a 400-seat food hub.
The spirit of play: Heinemann and Hasbro celebrate Monopoly’s 90th anniversary with multi-airport campaign
In a superb example of how travel retail can deliver powerfully engaging and experiential campaigns, Heinemann marks a special anniversary for the famed board game across its Asia Pacific network, offering shopper rewards such as vouchers, gifts and lucky draw tickets in fun, themed environments.
KOSÉ Travel Retail hosts SEKKISEI SAVE the BLUE conservation activities in Hainan and Okinawa
SEKKISEI SAVE the BLUE brought local communities together to plant mangroves in Dongzhai Harbour and engage local Okinawa hotels in a coral preservation project with Sea Seed.
Incheon impasse: Rebid looms as airport authority avoids second court mediation
Where next for the moribund dispute between Incheon International Airport Corporation and its two main retail tenants, The Shilla Duty Free and Shinsegae Duty Free? A new tender shapes as the almost inevitable solution.
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for July 2025
The monthly Jessica’s Secret Index for July covering wines & spirits, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery is particularly useful as a demand indicator.
China Duty Free Group drives further downtown expansion with Guangzhou store launch
Located within the Guangzhou Friendship Store in the city’s central business district, cdf Guangzhou Downtown Duty Free Shop also marks a key step in the city’s development as a global consumption hub.
Airport Hospitality World: Bristol Airport reveals new CAVU-operated Escape Lounge
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our newly launched Airport Hospitality World title.
CDFG accelerates downtown duty-free expansion with Shenzhen store opening
The cdf Shenzhen Downtown Duty Free Shop opening this week reflects the leading travel retailer’s focus on strengthening its off-airport footprint in China.
APTRA reveals further details of Northeast Asia Forum in Hong Kong
The event has secured strong industry backing, with Airport Authority Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport as platinum host partners. Avolta and King Power have been named gold partners, while Pernod Ricard joins as lead drinks partner.
Coty CEO sounds upbeat note despite fall in full-year revenue and slide in profitability
Commenting on the results, CEO Sue Y. Nabi said that Coty’s financial strength, strategic discipline and proactive management of underperforming areas leave the company “primed to win” in the evolving beauty market.
Travel retail drags on The Estée Lauder Companies results but breakthrough DFA agreement and improving Asia position prompt optimism
Hainan improving; North Asian inventory levels better; a new home in the Asia Pacific division; and a breakthrough agreement with Duty Free Americas after a bitter 17-year divide make for an enhanced outlook for the US beauty powerhouse.
