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CNSC upgrades trio of Chongqing stores as travel growth accelerates
The company’s Chongqing network includes arrivals and departures duty-free stores at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Terminal 3 plus a downtown duty-free shop.
CDFG Hainan stores post +21% traffic growth during National Day holiday as duty-free sales climb
A +21% surge in footfall at China Duty Free Group’s Hainan stores during ‘Super Golden Week’ was reflected in the province’s wider offshore duty-free market, with sales reaching US$127.57 million during the National Day holiday (1-7 October) alone.
Shenzhen Duty Free marks arrivals duty-free opening at Wuxi Shuofang International Airport
The shop complements Shenzhen Duty Free’s existing departures duty-free store at the airport, which opened in December 2024.
Streets of Tokio: Suntory Whisky Toki launches debut travel retail-exclusive collection
The House of Suntory is bringing Tokyo’s neighbourhoods to travel retail with Streets of Tokio, a multi-year, exclusive Toki whisky collection debuting with a Shinjuku-inspired limited edition.
Airport Authority Hong Kong calls tenders for liquor & tobacco and perfume & cosmetics concessions
In major tender news, Airport Authority Hong Kong has issued a Request for Proposals for its liquor & tobacco and perfume and cosmetics concessions – two of Asia’s and the world’s most prestigious airport retail businesses.
Moodie Davitt Head of Events ‘Superwoman’ Vincci Chung recognised in Mark Allen Group VIP Awards
Vincci Chung’s passion, creativity and determination have been recognised by peers after helping turn a hugely challenging FAB 2026 into one of the event’s most successful editions yet.
Pernod Ricard puts KAWS in frame with latest Absolut Artist Edition
Absolut adds a new chapter to its creative legacy as the KAWS Artist Edition rolls out across 30 markets for a limited time.
Ushopal Group reshapes growth strategy around five priorities in global beauty ambitions
The Chinese beauty group is stepping up its global ambitions with a strategy spanning owned brands, international expansion, AI, selective acquisitions and the repositioning of Payot.
‘Have a seat’ – EVERRICH serves up Taiwanese banquet at Taoyuan Airport to highlight F&B offer
The event showcased Taiwanese cuisine, hospitality and culture while highlighting EVERRICH’s distinctive dining offer at the island’s key travel gateway.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 33 as dual platform hits 10,600 followers
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.
CDFG targets technology demand with Apple Premium Partner duty-free store launch at Beijing Capital
With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday set to drive a surge in travel, CDFG is ramping up its offer with the Apple Premium Partner store opening, targeted promotions and Chinese cultural activations.
Zhuhai Duty Free unveils Guangxi’s first arrivals duty-free store at Nanning Airport
The 240sq m Terminal 2 store extends the travel retailer’s South China footprint while creating a two-way duty-free offer for international passengers.
