INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Davitt eZine, Travel Retail’s LookBook.
Our cover story spotlights Shiseido Travel Retail’s ‘New Culture of Beauty’ as Vice President, Commercial and Business Development, Asia Pacific, Fran Law outlines how the group is deepening engagement across Asia Pacific.
Law discusses how the company is rethinking beauty through cultural insights, innovation and cross-category storytelling. She also shares how Shiseido Travel Retail is using the Hainan market as a testbed for experiences and activations that can be scaled across the wider channel.
We report from Saudi Arabia, where Jeddah Duty Free has opened a 6,000sq m airside store at King Abdulaziz International Airport. The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt takes a closer look at the new retail space and speaks to senior partners about its significance for the Kingdom’s dynamic travel sector.
In Norway, Avinor is preparing to launch the country’s most important airport concessions tender of the decade. We hear from Executive Vice President for Commercial Areas Joachim Lupnaav Johnsen and Vice President Commercial Terminal Iskra Skram about the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Also in this issue, TFWA President Philippe Margueritte discusses the association’s evolving remit, from strengthening governance and member value to spearheading an industry-wide data initiative.
Our Editor’s Choice pages highlight notable openings, campaigns and activations helping to shape the current travel retail landscape.
Please enjoy this edition with our compliments. ✈
