The Moodie Report China Newsroom
Europe and North America support solid Q3 revenue growth at Lagardère Travel Retail
Revenue grew by +5.1% excluding the North Asia region, which was affected by the continued reduction of the store network in China.
APTRA sets North Asia Forum agenda featuring host of prominent industry leaders
The 12 November forum in Hong Kong will bring together senior industry executives to discuss evolving consumer behaviour, retail strategy and opportunities across North Asia travel retail.
Airport Hospitality World: Aspire’s Vilnius facility unveiled; British Airways to transform Heathrow lounge portfolio
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Interview: Clarins’ Katalin Berenyi on building beauty heroes and recruiting the next generation
In this interview, Clarins General Manager Katalin Berenyi discusses how Double Serum Foundation, an evolving TREX strategy and opportunities in cruise and Asia are shaping the brand’s next phase of travel retail growth.
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 opens arrivals duty-free store 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.
