Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 26 : Moodie Davitt Report

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

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 (an impressive 6,445 followers) and Moodie Davitt Report China Travel Retail Express (4,054), which publishes daily.

Collectively, that represents 10,499 followers, compared with a collective zero from all our international travel retail publishing peers combined, none of whom offer a WeChat service and the majority of whose websites are inaccessible without a VPN.

That means only Moodie Davitt stories 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 Dachang Wang (China) at Dachang@MoodieDavittReport.com or Irene Revilla (International) at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com. For editorial matters 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 Dachang Wang, Editor of China Travel Retail Express, delivering daily WeChat updates and content for The Moodie Davitt Report. Wang brings two years’ experience as Brand Manager at HTDF to the role.

Dachang Wang is driving The Moodie Davitt Report’s Mainland China business to the next level

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

A golden opportunity: Chow Tai Fook has teamed up with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) and Shanghai Airport Authority to launch real-time market-priced gold items at its Pudong Airport counter. The selection offers greater savings over domestic outlets, notably on heavier pieces such as bracelets and necklaces, with designs blending traditional and modern styles. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

A resilient first half: LVMH posted first-half revenue of €38.6 billion, down -3% year-on-year (up +2% in organic terms), while recurring operating profit declined -4% to €8.7 billion and net profit remained stable at €5.7 billion. The luxury goods group said second-quarter organic revenue growth accelerated to +3% despite a challenging geopolitical and economic environment. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

BlueSpace shines in Shenzhen: Bluebell Group’s first boutique has opened at Galeries Lafayette UpperHills, a multi-brand destination combining skincare, fragrance, collectables and gifting through immersive displays and sensory touchpoints. The space offers a curated mix of global names and China-chic brands. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

Beyond the boutique: Bacha Coffee has launched a summer campaign in Macau spotlighting its takeaway iced coffee concept. The activation is enhanced by exclusive promotions and highlights the brand’s extensive range of 100% Arabica speciality coffees. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

‘Follow the tides, anchor in the page’ – L’Oréal-owned beauty brand Aesop’s Women’s Library has made its travel retail debut with CDFG at cdf Sanya in Hainan, replacing product displays with literature by female authors. The 2026 edition reflects Hainan’s island character while inviting travellers to explore the curated collection and choose a copy to take with them on their journeys. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

‘Sustained stagnation’ – South Korea’s duty-free market recorded total sales of KRW1,111,654,004,822 (US$761.7 million) in May, down almost -0.7% from April but up +5.62% year-on-year, with customer numbers rising +1.9% month-on-month to 2,618,794. Sales to foreign customers continued to stagnate, falling -2.5% month-on-month to KRW857,038,129,598 (US$587.2 million), while Korean purchases increased +6.2% from April to KRW254,615,875,224 (US$174.5 million). Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

A fresh retail boost: Zhuhai Duty Free Group has won the arrivals duty-free concession at Qingmao Port, marking its second concession in the Zhuhai-Macau corridor this year following Hengqin and extending its footprint at the border hub. The new 129sq m store complements the retailer’s existing departures outlet, designed to enhance the shopping experience for travellers between Zhuhai and Macau/Hong Kong. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

A new milestone for airport retail: Shenzhen Duty Free Group has expanded its airport presence with an arrivals duty-free concession win at Weihai Dashuibo Airport, where it will operate a 45sq m store alongside its existing departures outlet. The move supports the retailer’s expansion ambitions in northern China’s Shandong province and strengthens its presence across the Jiaodong Peninsula region. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.

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