Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 14 as follower base continues to climb : Moodie Davitt Report

CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of recent posts on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account as the platform continues to grow strongly in China.

The Moodie Davitt Report offers unrivalled Chinese language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our dual WeChat platforms – our weekly Moodie Davitt Account (currently with an impressive 6,370 followers) and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express (3,799), which publishes daily.

Collectively that represents 10,169 followers, compared with a collective zero from all our international travel retail publishing peers combined, none of whom offer a WeChat service. That means our stories alone are reaching right across the Chinese travel retail ecosystem.

Our platforms complement the strong and growing Chinese readership of our English language service.

Scan the QR codes via WeChat to visit our dual platforms. The Moodie Davitt Report is the only global travel retail title to publish on WeChat. Stories related to the Chinese and international travel retail sector at home and abroad are featured in this unrivalled service. For native content opportunities please contact Zhang Yimei (China) at Yimei@MoodieDavittReport.com or Irene Revilla (International) at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com. For editorial please reach out to Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com

Moodie Davitt WeChat is curated under the direction of Penelope Zhou, our Hong Kong-based Chinese Editor, and company Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, also in Hong Kong. The Special Administrative Region is also the base for our Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking Head of Events, Vincci Chung.

The Moodie Davitt Report Hong Kong team: (From left) Vincci Chung, Penny Zhou and Martin Moodie

They are supported in Hainan by Chief China Representative Zhang Yimei, former Deputy General Manager at Hainan Tourism Investment Duty Free Co (HTDF), who heads our Moodie Davitt Hainan-based entity, which publishes Moodie Davitt China Travel Retail Express.

Dachang Wang, who had spent two years with HTDF as Brand Manager, serves as Editor of Moodie Davitt China Travel Retail Express reporting to Zhang Yimei.

High class in Hainan: Pictured from left are Zhang Yimei and Dachang Wang

For native content enquiries, international companies should contact Publisher Irene Revilla at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com while Chinese brands can contact Yimei Zhang at Yimei@MoodieDavittReport.com.

《穆迪达维特免税报告》是唯一进驻微信平台的国际旅游零售行业媒体。《穆迪达维特免税报告》微信公众号现有5,836名关注者，在现有英文平台日渐壮大的中文读者群体基础上实现更广泛触达。如需咨询英文原稿，请联系出版负责人Irene Revilla（邮箱：Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com + Yimei@MoodieDavittReport.com)

You can see highlights below from our latest editions. 本周热点资讯一览如下。

China Duty Free Group Global Partners Meeting: Held in Shanghai, a major industry gathering under the theme ‘Grow Beyond’ brought together global travel retail leaders and stakeholders to explore the sector’s role in linking production, consumption and international trade. Speakers highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration, alongside the rapid development of the Hainan Free Trade Port and its growing policy-driven opportunities. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Tender triumph: Shenzhen Duty Free Group has won the arrivals duty-free concession at Wuxi Shuofang Airport following an open tender, marking a key step in expanding its footprint beyond its home base in Guangdong into the Jiangsu market. The win also supports its strategy to grow in major regional hubs such as the Yangtze River Delta, where the airport is crucial for connectivity and regional growth. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Ready for takeoff: Hong Kong International Airport is set to open its upgraded Terminal 2 from 27 May, with 15 airlines relocating their check-in operations to the new departure area as part of a phased roll-out. The expanded terminal is supported by integrated transport links, including direct Airport Express access, extensive bus connections and a covered walkway to a large multi-storey car park. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

‘Brimming with the World’s Best’: The cdf Member Carnival at the Shanghai Exhibition Center welcomed more than 13,000 members to an immersive experience featuring leading brand showcases and exclusive rewards. The event underscored China Duty Free Group’s (CDFG) focus on strengthening partnerships, delivering quality service and engaging its growing 56 million-strong membership base. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Spirits shake-up: Brown-Forman Corporation and Pernod Ricard have confirmed discussions are underway over a potential “merger of equals” that could create a global spirits leader with a stronger brand portfolio and broader geographic reach. Both companies noted that no agreement has yet been reached, with any deal subject to approvals and dependent on the outcome of ongoing negotiations. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

China Chic comes to the Global Stage: The Moodie Davitt Report is strengthening its commitment to China Chic in travel retail with the launch of a dedicated digital and print magazine, timed to coincide with TFWA Asia Pacific in Singapore. The initiative is complemented by a new website column and expanded multi-platform coverage to showcase and archive stories on high-quality Chinese brands and heritage. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Strong start to 2026: Hainan’s offshore duty-free sector posted strong first-quarter growth, with sales up +25.7% year-on-year to RMB14.21 billion (US$2.06 billion), driven by higher shopper traffic and an increase in items purchased, according to Haikou Customs. The performance extends the year’s early momentum, marking a positive start to 2026 for the province’s duty-free sector. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Cross-border collaboration: During the China Duty Free Group Global Partners Meeting in Shanghai, CDFG and China Duty Free International held talks with Vietnam Duty Free Group on closer cooperation, signing an agreement to support long-term collaboration and explore opportunities at key Vietnamese airports. The group also met with Changi Airport Group to discuss airport retail trends, innovative partnership models and potential for China Chic products at the Singaporean hub. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

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