Travel Retail and Duty Free Business Intelligence    Thursday 20 June 2013

Destination Merchandise

World Duty Free Group makes debut at A Coruña Airport in Spain

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/06/13

SPAIN. World Duty Free Group has opened the first ever duty free store at A Coruña Airport, as it moves ahead with investments across its Spanish network.

Delhi International Airport unveils new Terminal 3 pop-up stores

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/05/13

INDIA. Delhi International Airport Ltd has unveiled new pop up stores from Happily Unmarried gifts and Hemi jewellery at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Cochin Airport issues tenders for speciality retail concessions

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/05/13

INDIA.The six small spaces are divided between the international Departures security hold area and landside shopping area.

San Francisco International readies tender for local merchandise pop-ups

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13

USA. Located in Boarding Area A in Terminal 3, the concessions will sell merchandise reflective of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

BagTag Design to launch new designs and airline collections

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13

Socatec will unveil a new passport cover from BagTag Design and two branded collections with China Southern Airlines and Emirates in Singapore.

Inti Dufree Promosindo/DFS to run six retail concessions at Bali Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13

INDONESIA. The six Ngurah Rai International Airport concessions cover a range of categories from luxury fashion & accessories to destination goods.

Inti Dufree Promosindo & DFS alliance wins Bali specialist retail concession

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13

INDONESIA. Angkasa Pura I has appointed Inti Dufree Promosindo/DFS to operate the specialist retail stores at Ngurah Rai International Airport - Bali.

Hudson Group debuts Hudson travel essentials concept at Seattle

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/04/13

USA. Hudson Group this week opened its newest concept, a travel essentials store called Hudson, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Heinemann unveils striking new retail offer at Copenhagen Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/04/13

DENMARK. Gebr Heinemann celebrates its renewed contract at Copenhagen Airport with a revamped retail offer, underpinned by strong local influence.

Hudson Group joint venture wins Burlington Airport concessions

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/04/13

USA. A joint venture led by Hudson Group has won a tender to manage the retail concessions programme at Burlington Airport in Vermont.

LS travel retail debuts in Detroit Metro Airport McNamara Terminal

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/03/13

US. LS travel retail North America announces the opening of its first two stores - The Economist and Michigan Sports - in the McNamara Terminal.

LS travel retail Roma launches new-look offer at Rome Fiumicino

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/03/13

ITALY. LS travel retail Roma has opened the first in a series of new stores at Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport, under the Aelia Duty Free name.

Bid deadline looms for key destination merchandise tender in Johannesburg

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/03/13

SOUTH AFRICA. Bids are due on 5 April for three destination merchandise concessions at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. Tourvest is the incumbent.

Belfast International Airport celebrates St Patrick’s Day in style

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/03/13

NORTHERN IRELAND. Aelia Duty Free hosted two days of Irish-themed activity at Belfast International Airport, in celebration of St Patrick’s weekend.

Arlanda Airport pays homage to the souvenir and its history

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/03/13

SWEDEN. The presentation in Arlanda Airport's T5 highlights the history of souvenirs and features a competition to determine the ‘Souvenir of 2013’.

Meridian Duty Free unleashes the power of Ducati in Bergamo

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/02/13

ITALY. Meridian Duty Free has been awarded a seven-year contract to run a Ducati store at Bergamo Orio al Serio International Airport.

DFS reacts to Lotte's Jakarta airport duty free market share claims

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/02/13

INDONESIA/GUAM. DFS Group has reacted to a press release from Lotte Duty Free claiming duty free market share leadership at Jakarta International T2.

Heinemann Duty Free brand is unveiled at Bologna Airport store

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/02/13

ITALY. German travel retailer Gebr Heinemann has unveiled its Heinemann Duty Free branding at a much expanded store at G. Marconi Di Bologna Airport.

Dufry Sports strikes deal to operate official stores at Brazil 2014 World Cup

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/02/13

BRAZIL. Dufry Sports, a division of Basel-based Dufry Group, has struck a deal to operate official merchandise stores at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and at the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. In related news, the retailer is developing a special store concept for sports fans, which will be launched soon with the opening of two stores in Brazil’s main domestic airports: São Paulo Congonhas and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

Incheon International Airport retenders KTO space after aborted bid

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/01/13

SOUTH KOREA. Incheon International Airport retenders, with amended terms, the duty free concession held by Korea Tourism Organization.

Nuance’s Black Sea airports deal expected to post €180 million in sales

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/01/13

BULGARIA. The Nuance Group’s latest European concession – at Varna and Burgas airports – is expected to deliver €180 million in sales over five years.

Lisbon Airport fosters Sense of Place with cultural activity drive

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/01/13

PORTUGAL. Lisbon Airport will feature a programme of activities in 2013 that foster Portuguese identity and culture under the ‘See, Hear and Taste’ banner.

LS travel retail ASPAC opens KLIA stores; reveals new brand

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/01/13

MALAYSIA. LS travel retail ASPAC officially opened its Lonely Planet, Billabong and Longchamp stores at Kuala Lumpur International Airport today.

Nuance launches regional campaign at Stockholm Arlanda airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/01/13

SWEDEN. The ‘Discover Jämtland Härjedalen’ campaign presents the region’s culture and nature as well as a taste of its culinary specialities.

DFS Singapore offers a Passage to Paradise as it champions young artists

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/01/13

SINGAPORE. As part of a worldwide in-store campaign themed Passage to Paradise, DFS is championing young local artists at its Scottswalk store.

Heinemann showcases Sense of Place with new Budapest store

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/01/13

HUNGARY. Local products and artwork in new store at Ferenc Liszt International Airport aid Heinemann Duty Free's ‘Regionals Market’ drive.

LS travel retail France gains multiple store contract at Toulouse-Blagnac

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/12/12

FRANCE. LS travel retail France is awarded a seven-store airside and landside package at Toulouse-Blagnac, France’s sixth-busiest airport.

The Heat goes on in Miami as NBA team's first airport store opens

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/12/12

USA. National Basketball Association team Miami Heat’s first-ever airport store is proving a major attraction at Miami International Airport.

Incheon tenders KTO duty free space; limits bids to mid-sized players

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/12

SOUTH KOREA. Incheon International Airport Corporation issues a tender for the retail space currently occupied by Korea Tourism Organization.

Regal-GH opens walk-through store at Sarajevo International Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/11/12

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA. The airport company claims its newly opened walk-though store is the first of its kind in the region.

Heinemann hails significance of klia2 win to Asia Pacific division

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/11/12

MALAYSIA. Heinemann Asia Pacific will open a 1,240sq m multi-category store at klia2, its largest multi-category retail concession to date.

Lisbon Airport delivers powerful Sense of Place with Portfolio opening

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/11/12

PORTUGAL. ANA-Aeroportos de Portugal opens an upscale destination merchandise store in Lisbon, spearheading a strong Sense of Place across its network.

Mumbai Airport announces RFQ process for T2 speciality retail

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/11/12

INDIA. Mumbai Airport International Limited has published the RFQ for speciality retail concessions at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport’s new T2.

Dufry expands in China with Chengdu Airport fashion and beauty stores

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/11/12

CHINA. Dufry recently inaugurated 2,300sq m of fashion and beauty outlets in the new Terminal 2 at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

DFS showcases work of local artists through Guam Galleria

Source: Kuam News; The Moodie Report - 01/11/12

GUAM. DFS Group is offering local artists a major opportunity to showcase their work to shoppers through its Guam Galleria, as part of a new programme.

Donations pour in for Women in Travel charity prize draw, as more are sought

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/10/12

INTERNATIONAL. Donations of products are being sought for a charity prize draw to be held by Women in Travel during the TFWA World Exhibition.

Tourvest renews South Africa National Parks retail concession

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/10/12

SOUTH AFRICA. The company’s important general retail and destination merchandise contract at three national parks has been extended.

World Duty Free retail brand makes debut at Vancouver Airport

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/09/12

CANADA. Autogrill Group has officially opened its first World Duty Free-branded store in North America, in 1,450sq m at Vancouver International Airport.

Mumbai hosts vibrant T2 workshop; revises key duty free RFP terms

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/09/12

INDIA. Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) is this week hosting a workshop for parties interested in the key commercial concessions in the all-new Terminal 2.

Six Taiwanese charities to share all proceeds at new Tasa Meng store

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/09/12

TAIWAN. In a remarkable new expression of generosity, the retailer is to donate all proceeds from its new outlet at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport.

Airports Company South Africa to tender Johannesburg Airport destination stores

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/09/12

SOUTH AFRICA. Airports Company South Africa is to call a tender for the destination merchandise stores at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport in coming weeks.

Big brands dominate Korean Air inflight sales rankings for August

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/09/12

SOUTH KOREA. Korean Air’s inflight duty free sales rankings by value for August saw star showings from Ballantine’s, Glenfiddich, Chanel fragrances, SK-II, Hawaiian Sun, and Bang & Olufsen.

Mumbai tenders T2 destination retail and passenger lounge concessions

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/08/12

INDIA. Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd today announced two Requests for Qualification for the new Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Incheon retailers join forces to promote domestic brands

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/08/12

SOUTH KOREA. The airport, Lotte Duty Free, Shilla Duty Free and the Korea Tourism Organization have opened shops showcasing local brands.

Retail Services SAC debuts Livingstone adventure concept

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/07/12

PERU. Retail Services SAC reports a strong customer response since opening its Livingstone Travel & Adventure store at Lima Airport on 14 June.

Changi Airport Group seeks retailer for key destination merchandise outlet

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/06/12

SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group is inviting travel retailers to compete for a key destination merchandise concession at Changi Airport Terminal 3.

Heinemann Duty Free opens at Vienna Airport Skylink terminal extension

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/06/12

AUSTRIA. Gebr Heinemann reveals details of the 2,000sq m of retail space that it recently opened at Vienna Airport’s new Skylink terminal extension.

Nuance vows to grow in Asia after Hong Kong contract blow

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/06/12

INTERNATIONAL. The company responds to its contract losses in Hong Kong. UPDATED with comments from Nuance-Watson (Asia)'s Alessandra Piovesana.

Triple success for DFS as Hong Kong International Airport travel retail concession awards are confirmed

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/06/12

HONG KONG. Airport Authority Hong Kong has confirmed that DFS has been awarded three concessions following the recent open tender for the liquor & tobacco, perfumes & cosmetics and airside general merchandise retail contracts at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

One… two… three: DFS set for stunning triumph with clean sweep of Hong Kong core category travel retail concessions

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/06/12

HONG KONG. In a stunning triumph, DFS is poised to be awarded all three core category concessions by Airport Authority Hong Kong after arguably the most hotly contested commercial tender in airport history. Subject to final negotiations, DFS will become the new concessionaire for liquor & tobacco, replacing Sky Connection; and for perfumes & cosmetics and airside general merchandise, both currently held by Nuance-Watson (HK).