Travel Retail and Duty Free Business Intelligence    Thursday 20 June 2013

Well-Being

Health and well-being firm Philips centralises travel retail business

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/06/13

“We can now offer a global, centralised way to talk to customers besides our current local partnerships,” says Philips Head of Global Travel Retail Melvin Broekaart.

Frontier Duty Free Association raises US$25,000 for breast cancer charity

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/05/13

CANADA. A golf tournament sponsored by FDFA and Pernod Ricard Americas Travel Retail has raised US$25,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Airport International Group sponsors Umrah pilgrimage for orphaned youth

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13

JORDAN. 59 beneficiaries from the Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans had the chance to perform Umrah pilgrimage as part of AIG's CSR initiative.

Polaar prepares to enter travel retail arena at Singapore show

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13

Polaar President Daniel Kurbiel tells Rebecca Mann why he believes his cool new beauty brand will draw new and different consumers to the travel retail channel.

Scorpio Worldwide targets inflight retail with new products

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13

Scorpio Worldwide will be showcasing new products across several categories for inflight sales at the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition in Singapore next month.

Origins celebrates Earth Month with new skincare limited editions

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/04/13

Origins will plant a tree for each limited-edition product purchased from 21-28 April, in partnership with American Forests’ Global ReLeaf™ programme.

Gerzon wins Schiphol Airport’s Corporate Responsibility Award 2012

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/03/13

NETHERLANDS. Gerzon has won the airport's Corporate Responsibility Award for integrating its sustainability policy into the company’s daily operations.

Biotherm renovates strategic door at Vancouver International

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/02/13

A more targeted focus on the Chinese consumer has been a key element of Biotherm’s recent in-store revamp at Vancouver International Airport.

Kiehl’s targets its key Asian consumer with Chinese New Year celebrations

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/02/13

A high-profile campaign to celebrate the Chinese New Year has driven sales significantly in Kiehl’s Europe-Middle East-Africa travel retail doors.

Skin Concept puts the spotlight on Swisscode Pure and Vetia Floris

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 31/01/13

Swiss company Skin Concept (owned by Medena) is exploring the travel retail potential for two of its newest skin care brands: Swisscode Pure and Vetia Floris.

'Welcome to Paradise': Bali Ngurah Rai Airport releases food & beverage RFQ

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/01/13

INDONESIA. PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) releases the first of its RFQs for the commercial area at Ngurah Rai Airport - Bali International Terminal.

Changi Airport makes major charitable donation to youth organisation

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/01/13

SINGAPORE. Changi Airport has donated S$360,000 to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund to mark its new passenger record in 2012.

Korean Air nears US$200 million mark for 2012 inflight duty free

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/12/12

SOUTH KOREA. Cosmetics sales hit US$70 million as Korean Air closes in on inflight duty free revenues of US$200 million once again in 2012.

Nuance partners with Rituals for first airport outlet in Sweden

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/12/12

SWEDEN.The Nuance Group has partnered with Rituals to open the first home and body cosmetics airport outlet in Sweden, at Arlanda T5.

Bhindi Pharmacies expands airport network with Brisbane outlet

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/12/12

AUSTRALIA. Bhindi Pharmacies has opened its third airport pharmacy in Australia, at Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal.

Yves Rocher sets its sights on building travel retail presence

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/11/12

The French botanical brand, offering “efficient, natural beauty”, is looking to expand its international distribution by building a presence in travel retail.

REN’s Moroccan Rose range inspires new Christmas collection

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/11/12

REN has created a collection of gift sets for the Christmas season, which feature an Islamic art/calligraphy motif, inspired by the brand’s Moroccan Rose range.

Jurlique strengthens its CSR commitment with AIME collaboration

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/12

Natural skin care company Jurlique has created a new, limited-edition Deluxe version of its Rosewater Balancing Mist to support its Ideas of Beauty Fund.

New markets and product launches for repellent brand MosquitNo

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/12

The Dutch company reported “a great show” at the TFWA World Exhibition last month, where it presented a wide range of citronella-infused innovations.

Sydney Airport to grant children's wishes with Starlight this Christmas

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/12

AUSTRALIA. Sydney Airport is partnering the Starlight Children’s Foundation to raise money for sick and hospitalised children and their families this Christmas.

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.

Pop-up spa opens at London St Pancras International station

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/11/12

Spanish skincare brand Ainhoa made its UK retail debut this week when it opened a pop-up spa on The Grand Terrace at London St Pancras International station.

Coty extends Philosophy portfolio with new skincare introductions

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/11/12

Coty Prestige presented two key new anti-ageing launches from skin and body care brand Philosophy at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.

Travel Retail Distribution Group becomes a new force in travel retail

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/10/12

Travel Retail Distribution Group has been formed to encompass the brands Advanced Wireless Technologies, Go Snacks and Bluefire Wireless.

British skin care brand REN unveils strategy for travel retail expansion

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/10/12

REN has set its sights on significant travel retail expansion in 2013 and beyond. The brand offers “Clean” products free from skin-unfriendly ingredients and synthetics.

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.

Max Benjamin ties up with Scorpio for inflight retail channel

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/10/12

Scorpio Distributors has struck a deal with leading scented candle brand Max Benjamin for the exclusive rights to distribute its products in inflight retail.

Kenko Spa opens at Delhi International Airport Terminal 3

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/10/12

INDIA. Leading spa brand Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa has opened at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3.

The Moodie Report turns pink to support the Lauder group's BCA campaign

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/10/12

The Estée Lauder Companies unveils its 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign: Courage. Believe in a world without breast cancer. Know we’re here until it’s true.

New Beurer device gets to the heart of the matter in Cannes

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/09/12

German health and wellbeing specialist Beurer will show its new, handheld device that displays a patient’s cardiac rhythm at the TFWA World Exhibition.

Plaza Premium Lounge teams up with Children’s Wish Foundation

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/09/12

Plaza Premium Lounge is launching a fundraising initiative in its Canadian airport lounges in aid of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

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.

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.

Ikea creates a ‘democratic airport lounge’ at Paris Charles de Gaulle

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/08/12

Ikea teamed up recently with marketing agency Ubi Bene and Aéroports de Paris to create an innovative lounge area at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Delhi Bazaar Craft House opens at Delhi Indira Gandhi Terminal 3

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/08/12

INDIA. Lifestyle retailer Craft House has opened a new souvenir concept dedicated to Indian goods in the Departures zone of Delhi Indira Gandhi International T3.

SEA reports strong commercial results at Milan Malpensa and Linate airports

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/08/12

ITALY. SEA, the management company responsible for operating Milan Malpensa and Linate airports, posts strong first-half commerical results.

Jurlique steps up travel retail skin care focus with two exclusive sets

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 31/07/12

Natural skin care company Jurlique is poised to further strengthen its travel retail business with two new exclusive sets, available from September.

DFS outlines heady ambitions for Hong Kong core category concessions

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/07/12

HONG KONG. DFS is preparing to unveil an ambitious, service-driven and highly localised offer across its three core category concessions at HKIA.

Biotherm bolsters anti-ageing portfolio with Blue Therapy collection

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/07/12

Biotherm – which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year – has created a new anti-ageing skin care line called Blue Therapy, which will launch in September.

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).

Final decision on Hong Kong International core category tenders expected soon

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/06/12

HONG KONG. Airport Authority Hong Kong continues to decline all comment on the outcome of the core category tenders at Hong Kong International Airport. As we wrote earlier this week, the decision has not been finalised and no award yet made. A decision is likely later this month. But we reliably understand that DFS is in prime positiion, subject to successful final discussions, to secure all three concessions.

Jurlique revamps packaging and creates new travel retail exclusives

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/06/12

Natural skin care company Jurlique has upgraded its packaging and created three travel retail exclusive sets, including the new Purely White Trio.

Lotte Duty Free opens in Singapore Changi; prepares for LAX

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 31/05/12

SINGAPORE/SOUTH KOREA. Lotte Duty Free today opened its first store at Singapore Changi Airport, underlining its international ambitions.

Biotherm harnesses The Power of Water to support Eau Océane

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/05/12

Biotherm’s The Power of Water campaign, celebrating the brand’s Eau Océane launch, will be featured at several European airports from May to August.

La Prairie extends Advanced Marine Biology with new Lifestyle Collection

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/05/12

La Prairie has extended its Advanced Marine Biology brand with a new Lifestyle Collection, designed to keep skin as young looking for as long as possible.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company launches 'green' initiative to aid children

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/12

UAE. Abu Dhabi Airports Company has launched a green initiative specifically designed to help children with special needs.

Auckland Airport raises over US$47,000 in landmark history auction

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/12

NEW ZEALAND. Auckland Airport has raised over US$47,000 in the recent Trade Me charity auction, which benefits the Foundation for Youth Development.

Jurlique harnesses flower power with new Rose Moisture Plus trio

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/12

Natural skin care company Jurlique is this month rolling out its new Rose Moisture Plus range, designed to hydrate and protect, into the travel retail channel.