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 UK. Polaroid reports a five-fold surge in sales of its polarized sunglasses at World Duty Free outlets over the past year, as the travel retailer boosts the number of sales points from 13 to 31.
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 CYPRUS. CTC-ARI Airports’ competition to source new and innovative Cypriot products to enhance its destination merchandise range culminated in a high-profile awards event last week. Read on for details of the winning entries, each of which receives financial support plus a showcase listing at the retailer’s stores.
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 ASIA PACIFIC. The latest Vinexpo/IWSR study points to Asia as the driver of world growth in the global wine market. The study is released as some 9,500 professionals from more than 25 countries across the region prepare to attend Vinexpo Asia Pacific 2010 in Hong Kong from 25 to 27 May.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Swiss luxury goods house Bally has designed a new line of Pachina handbags exclusively for leading travel retailer DFS Group.The limited-edition bags have been specially created for selected DFS boutiques in Hawaii, Guam, Macau, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saipan, Bali and Abu Dhabi.
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 LUXEMBOURG. Confectionery giant Ferrero introduces a bright new pack for Kinder Schoko-Bons, exclusive to travel retail, at the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition next month. The mini milk chocolate eggs are presented in an easy-to-carry 320g bag.
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 SWITZERLAND. Travel Retail Experts has announced the listing of new additions to its toy assortment onboard Korean Air from May. A panda, elephant and tiger trio from the WWF Junior Plush collection is presented in window box gift packaging.
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 FRANCE. Earlier this month Aelia organised an innovative Journée Des Sens event in Paris for the travel retail beauty business. The aim of the initiative was to bring together the industry’s most successful fragrance and cosmetics brands and Aelia’s front-line sales staff. The companies who participated at this year’s event were BPI, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Coty, Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Hermès, Inter Parfums, Kenzo, L'Oréal Luxury Products Division, L'Oréal Paris, Lolita Lempicka, P&G, Puig and Shiseido. The Moodie Report was also in attendance – read on for the in-depth report.
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 FRANCE. Pernod Ricard's consolidated sales for the third quarter 2009/2010, excluding tax and duties, climbed by +14% year-on-year to €1,538 million, the group said today. This stemmed from +16% organic growth, a +2% foreign exchange effect and a -3% group structure effect. Duty Free played a key role in driving the business, it noted.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Crème de la Mer has updated its prestige anti-ageing portfolio with a new Regenerating Serum. It began rolling out in selected travel retail doors this month. The treatment contains a high concentration of Crème de la Mer’s signature Miracle Broth™, and also includes the new Regenerating Ferment™, derived from marine plant stem cells.
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 FRANCE. L’Oréal Luxury Products International celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb fragrance last month by unveiling two special collaborations: a limited-edition, anniversary Flowerbomb flacon (2,000 bottles only), and a My Sweet Flowerbomb cake, available at the Hotel Le Meurice in Paris until 30 June.
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 ITALY. Italian company ITF has unveiled the first Blugirl fragrance from the house of Blumarine. Jus No1 Blugirl Blumarine began rolling out earlier this month. The scent is described as romantic and sweetly sassy – ideal for a glam girl with a bubbly personality, according to the company.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/04/10
 FRANCE. Beauté Prestige International (BPI) has unveiled the 2010 summer interpretations of its L’Eau d’Issey and L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme fragrances. They will be available in travel retail from 1 May.
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 GERMANY. German toy company Schleich is poised to showcase its innovative product line to travel retail buyers at the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore next month. Novelties for 2010 include a traditional fixed-wing prop plane that is commonly seen in Africa, the Australian outback and the plains of South America.
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 UK. On Monday evening philanthropic beauty and lifestyle brand All for Eve was launched, at a Champagne reception which took place in London at One Marylebone. All for Eve was developed and launched by George Hammer, Chairman of The Urban Retreat Group, with the sole purpose of raising funds and awareness for gynaecological cancer research by donating all net profits to The Eve Appeal. The Moodie Report was on hand at the official unveiling.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Giorgio Armani Cosmetics (the L’Oréal group) has achieved soaraway success onboard British Airways (BA) with its Eyes To Kill mascara, which made its airport travel retail debut last year. The mascara is now BA’s top seller within make-up.
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 US. Bacardi's Americas travel retail team and leading operator The Nuance Group last week celebrated the launch of an exclusive Bombay Sapphire gin promotion at Las Vegas McCarran Airport’s Liberty Duty Free shop. The celebrations, including one attended by the Mayor of Las Vegas, featured cocktail sampling and a display featuring the US$200,000 Bombay Sapphire Revelation ultra-luxury decanter.
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 UK. International Beverage Holdings will showcase three new single malt whiskies at the TFWA Asia Pacific fair in May. The exclusive releases, Old Pulteney WK499 Isabella Fortuna, Speyburn Bradan Orach and Old Pulteney 30yo, form part of the company’s travel retail portfolio that is spearheading a renewed focus on the channel.
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 FRANCE. Beam Global Spirits & Wine is to launch a new limited-edition version of its Laphroaig Islay single malt whisky. Some 750 bottles of Laphroaig Double Cask 20yo will be distributed exclusively with Aelia, retailing at €225.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Japan Tobacco International (JTI), whose flagship brands include Winston, Camel and Mild Seven, achieved a +10% upswing in adjusted net sales for the period January to March 2010, growing share in most key markets, such as Russia, Italy, France and Turkey.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/04/10
 HONG KONG. Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) has launched the Nespresso coffee-making brand and accessories at its Fortress electronics stores at Hong Kong International Airport, a move it describes as a first for Asia travel retail. To back the launch, a coffee specialist is available in store to provide expert advice.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/04/10
 ASIA PACIFIC. Airport activations staged by liquor brand owner Rémy Cointreau have significantly boosted sales for travel retailers across the Asia Pacific region. The activations revolve around Rémy Martin's Cognac range, including the upscale product Louis XIII and Rémy Martin VSOP in a new 'frozen' format, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, Cointreau and Mount Gay rum.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/04/10
 US. Strong sales growth from international businesses, including travel retail, helped drive fiscal third quarter net sales at The Estée Lauder Companies. For the quarter ended 31 March, the group reported a +10% increase in sales, to US$1.86 billion. Net earnings for the quarter surged to US$57.5 million, compared with US$27.2 million last year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/10
 SINGAPORE. Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has launched Kaloo Parfums, an alcohol-free fragrance designed for children aged 0-6 years old, ahead of departmental stores in downtown Singapore. It is exclusively available at the retailer’s Perfumes & Cosmetics megastore, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1. Kaloo will only be available in downtown stores after June 2010.
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 UK. Russ Berrie has extended its Luvvies collection with a new Mythical Assortment consisting of four new characters – a White Unicorn, Pink Unicorn, Green Dragon and Pegasus – all made of lustre silk with an inbuilt purse pouch.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/10
 SINGAPORE. Patrón Spirits is heading to the TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate One2One conference in Singapore with a doubling in year-to-date sales volume of its flagship tequila brand in Asia Pacific travel retail. “Our total duty free business was up +30% worldwide last year, and Asia Pacific represents a significant portion of that current and future growth,” says the company's COO John McDonnell.
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 FRANCE. L'Oréal has posted positive first-quarter results, with reported sales of €4.7 billion, up +8%. On a like-for-like basis, first-quarter revenue increased +7.4%. “The first months of the year give us confidence for the full year 2010,” noted L'Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon.
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 ITALY. Italian fashion house Prada, whose sunglasses licensee is Luxottica, is poised to present Postcards Sunglasses, a capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2010. Six models are dedicated to holiday resorts that are big favourites with city dwellers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/10
 US. World Gourmet, the New Jersey-based healthier eating snack foods company, is mounting a major push into the travel retail channel with its Sensible Portions brand, which was previewed at the recent IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas by its worldwide travel retail distributor Aero-Cos International.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/10
 US. Smashbox Cosmetics has unveiled three travel retail exclusive sets called Beauty To Go. They began rolling out in the channel worldwide in March/April. The sets feature a selection of the brand’s best-selling products, for eyes, face and lips.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/10
 HONG KONG. Watch specialist Jacques Farel is celebrating a listing onboard a major Asian airline as it prepares to exhibit at the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition next month with a new range of gift sets for children.
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 FRANCE. Lancôme is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its iconic Juicy Tubes lip gloss with the launch of a new collectors’ edition, called Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin. The line features a new, natural formula and packaging designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Philip Morris International (PMI) has reported net revenues of US$6.49 billion for the first quarter of 2010, an increase of +16.1% on Q1 2009. Excluding the currency effect in the period, net revenues rose by +8%. Shipments were down in the period, but in the Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa region this was offset by a strong performance from Marlboro, notably in duty free.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/10
 THAILAND. International Beverage Group has installed two permanent in-store displays for Mekhong, one of its most popular spirits brands, in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main hub of the brand’s homeland. The displays, located in King Power's duty free shops, are designed to showcase the re-launch of Mekhong as a global spirits brand.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Estée Lauder has further expanded its CyberWhite EX brightening collection with the new CyberWhite EX Extra Intensive BB Creme Multi-Action Formula SPF 35. The product will be available in Asia Pacific and Americas travel retail from May, before rolling out to Heathrow Terminal 5 and Dubai Duty Free from August.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/10
 US. L’Oréal USA has announced the signature of an agreement to acquire Essie Cosmetics, a leading US nail polish brand. The acquisition will enable L’Oréal to increase its share in the nail colour and care market which has seen significant growth year over year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/10
 GERMANY. Introducing the Porsche Design Driver's Selection Travel Collection, an ultra-light range of luggage including the Porsche Travel System Ultralight polycarbonate line, AluFrame trolleys and cases, and nylon bags from the Porsche Carfit series.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/10
 POLAND. Last month Aelia Polska went live with a new internet pre-order service for customers travelling from Warsaw Frédéric Chopin airport. The initiative signals an important new phase in Aelia’s operations in Poland, where it operates stores in four different airport locations in partnership with sister company HDS Polska.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/04/10
 UK. All for Eve, the charity brand concept created by Urban Retreat founder George Hammer, has won four categories at this year’s CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Awards, marking a new record at the event. The brand – unveiled last November – was launched in honour and memory of Hammer’s sister-in-law, Nadia, who died from ovarian cancer on 8 December 2008.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/04/10
 CUBA. Leading cigar supplier Habanos is launching its 2010 Edición Limitada (Limited Edition) worldwide in May, and included in the line-up are the Montecristo, Partagás and Trinidad brands in special edition sizes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/04/10
 FRANCE. The retail joint venture between Aéroports de Paris and Aelia has reported a record sale of €29,700 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 2E. A women flying to Abidjan purchased a 1986 Romanée Conti Jeroboam, priced at €25,000, as well as a 2004 La Tâche Grand Cru plus a 2001 Montrachet Grand Cru.
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 US. Origins has unveiled the Brighter By Nature High Potency Brightening Peel, which is rolling out in travel retail this month. The at-home treatment, which features fruit acids, is claimed to rival the restoring benefits of a professional 30% glycolic peel by instantly exfoliating dead surface cells to restore a look of clarity, but without the potential redness, lengthy recovery time and high cost that visiting a dermatologist entails.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/04/10
 SWITZERLAND. Swatch Group-owned watch company Omega has unveiled details of the novelties introduced at BaselWorld 2010, where the brand's exclusive Co-Axial calibres remain key. Highlights include additions to the Constellation, Seamaster and Speedmaster families, some of which are diamond-studded.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/04/10
 BELGIUM. Godiva Chocolatier will be highlighting its seasonal boxes for Christmas and Chinese New Year at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition. In addition, the Carrés collection has been redesigned with a premium look and a new chocolate assortment.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/04/10
 HAWAII. US chocolate specialist Hawaiian Host has teamed up with Japanese firm Sanrio to offer a Hello Kitty collector’s case, which will be introduced at the TFWA Asia Pacific fair in Singapore next month. Slated for release in Japan and South Korea, each case contains four Hello Kitty-shaped macadamias covered in milk chocolate.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/04/10
 FRANCE. Guerlain has updated its signature Terracotta franchise for summer 2010 with two new bronzing powders: one for women and one for men. The new Terracotta Men incorporates an ultra-matt formula to deliver a natural-looking tan to the skin; Terracotta Lady is said to deliver a golden glow to both the face and body.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/04/10
 UAE. Ajmal Perfumes says it has been growing in travel retail following its first ever appearance at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore last year. Since then, the Dubai-based family-owned fragrance house has gone on to make its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition, and acquiring several listings in the past 12 months.
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 SWITZERLAND. Swiss confectionery producer Villars Maître Chocolatier has unveiled several new products with special packaging for 2010, including 100g tablets and boxed chocolate in giftable formats.
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 UK. Imperial Tobacco will focus on the new-look Davidoff Cigarettes at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore; it will also offer more information on its new range of personalised furniture, which will roll out in travel retail outlets globally in a bid to support its brand building within the channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/04/10
 AUSTRALIA. The Nuance Group has unveiled details of the World of Wine concept at its 4,000sq m SYD megastore at Sydney Airport's new-look International Terminal. World of Wine features over 100 fine wines sourced from Australian and New Zealand cellars; some are rare and not for sale anywhere else in Australia.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/10
ASIA PACIFIC. The Vinexpo Asia Pacific 2010 has sold out two months before it takes place on 25–27 May in Hong Kong. A total of 800 exhibitors will showcase wines and spirits from 32 producing countries, with stands occupying 8,500sq m of floor space.
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 UK. Welsh jewellery specialist Clogau Gold has introduced a range of customisable lockets that contain charms inside. Using intricate and innovative designs, the Inner Charm collection represents “the next stage in the evolution of personalised jewellery”, the company said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/10
 US. The Estée Lauder Companies has signed two new runway/editorial stars as new global faces of the Estée Lauder brand. French model Constance Jablonski and Chinese model Liu Wen will make their debut in the brand’s global advertising campaigns from June. They are the first French and Chinese models to be signed by Estée Lauder.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/10
 US. Elizabeth Arden and John Varvatos Apparel Corp have announced an exclusive global licensing agreement for the development, marketing and distribution of John Varvatos men's and women's fragrances. The license was previously held by Shiseido Americas Corp, who will continue to sell John Varvatos fragrances until 30 June 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/10
 FRANCE. Clarins has added to its portfolio of treatment fragrances with a new scent, called Eau des Jardins. It will be available from May. Like its predecessors Eau Dynamisante, Eau Ressourçante and the Sunshine Fragrance, Eau des Jardins combines plant fragrances and skin care benefits, using aromatherapy and phytotherapy.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/10
 US. Smashbox Cosmetics has added to its eye make-up portfolio with a new collection of liners. On-counter now, the Limitless Eye Liner is described as a long-wearing pencil that won’t smudge or budge. The waterproof formula is said to line and define for up to eight hours.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/04/10
 FRANCE. Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail and Aelia have joined forces to launch the ultra-premium Cognac Louis XIII in a multi-site showcase at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. “Aelia is honoured to be the first airport in Europe to host the ‘King of Cognac’ in this unique year-long activation,” says the French operator.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/04/10
 NEW ZEALAND. Bacardi Global Travel Retail’s 42 Below ‘Holiday in a Box’ promotion at Auckland Airport has won DFS’s Star Promotion of the Month Award for best presentation, sales conversion, visuals, and in-store activity. Launched on 1 February, the month-long promotion featured an interactive 42 Below photo booth, sampling at the 42 Below Bar, and a gift-with-purchase.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/04/10
 US. The Clark County Department of Aviation has issued a Request for Proposals for a liquor store in the baggage claim area of Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. The Arrivals unit would represent a first for US travel retail, said the airport authority. Director of Aviation Randy Walker said the pioneering store could generate between US$400,000 and US$600,000 in annual revenues, which he said would help offset airline landing charges.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/04/10
 CUBA. Leading cigar group Habanos will launch the Cohiba Behike in April, the company has revealed. In addition, it said that the Montecristo Golf Cup will be held in Cuba’s Varadero Golf Club on 24 April.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/04/10
 PHILIPPINES. Duty Free Philippines’ liquor & tobacco business is set to soar following the company’s recent exemption from punitive ‘sin taxes’ on both categories. The new duty free pricing regime will be rolled out over the next four weeks, and sales of each category should rise by at least +20% as a result.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/04/10
 US. Imperial Brands Inc has revealed that Sobieski, Poland’s number one premium vodka, broke a sales record by reaching 580,000 cases sold in 2009. After launching just over two years ago, Sobieski is on pace to sell 1 million cases faster than any other new vodka brand has been able to achieve, the company said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/04/10
 SINGAPORE. SK Jewellery has captured the latest brand name/speciality retail concession at Singapore Changi Airport. The company beat competition from Gold Heart Jewellery for the 49sq m unit, which is located at the Check-In Hall of Terminal 2.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/04/10
 PHILIPPINES. Landmark Management, a key concessionaire for Duty Free Philippines, is planning a wave of store refurbishments as business bounces back in early 2010. The Moodie Report is on location in Manila, and we hear from Landmark Owner Jose ‘Chim’ Esteban about why he’s expecting double-digit growth this year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/04/10
 UK. Maxxium Travel Retail is aiming to raise the profile of Brugal rum with a high-impact campaign to showcase the Dominican Republic brand at London Heathrow Terminal 5. World Duty Free will play host to Caribbean dancers, a live band, tasting sessions and a video screening.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/04/10
 FRANCE. French accessories company Tintamar has launched a major push into the Internet arena, including a presence on the Facebook social networking site and a specially developed Tintamar.tv web channel. The company has also produced two films that showcase its best-known bag designs with a humorous touch.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/04/10
 SWITZERLAND. Swiss watch maker Frédérique Constant has announced the launch of its Limited Edition F. Chopin 2010 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frédéric Chopin. The commemorative watches are produced in a limited edition of 1,810 pieces and feature a piano keys pattern on the dial. Each watch is presented in a miniature piano.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/04/10
 SINGAPORE. Seager Inc, one of Singapore’s leading distributors and retailers, is set to launch a range of bags from Finnish brand Golla at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition next month. With the tagline ‘Fashionable bags for Generation Mobile’, Golla creates stylish carrying solutions for portable electronics, blending colourful designs with technology protection. Also on show is a range of innovative gifts from German brand Troika, which made its regional debut at last year’s TFWA Asia Pacific show.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/04/10
 UK. Travel Blue is launching a new range of laptop bags, all offering the added benefit of its ‘Free-Lost-Found’ Service, at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition next month. The bags range from 13.3 to 15.4 inches, all featuring four or five main zipped pockets plus an extensive organiser pocket at the front, with additional storage for stationery, credit and business cards, pens, key fob etc.
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 FRANCE. Lacoste is introducing its Autumn/Winter 2010 collection at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition next month. The French brand is selecting ranges with particular relevance and suitability for travel retail. This year’s assortment sees the introduction of more accessories, such as gloves, scarves and hats in new window gift boxes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/04/10
 SPAIN. Airport retailer Aldeasa has announced a series of live music concerts in collaboration with Puig’s Paco Rabanne fragrance brand at Barcelona Airport T1, as part of an ambitious promotion of the new limited-edition of Black XS. The concerts form an integral element of Aldeasa's 'retailtainment' campaign with Puig.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/04/10
 SOUTH KOREA. Luxury leathergoods company MCM has opened its first stand-alone airport boutique in South Korea, at Seoul Incheon Airport. “Initial response has been excellent with high customer penetration and encouraging sales,” said MCM.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/04/10
 ASIA PACIFIC. TFWA and the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) are holding an interactive workshop on industry concerns at the TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate One2One conference next month. The workshop will advocate collaborative action through one legitimate voice that defends the industry against external threats, notably the World Health Organization’s drive to ban duty free sales of tobacco.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/04/10
 DENMARK. Belvédère Duty Free is introducing an elegant new look for Danzka vodka to Asia this year, following two highly successful TFWA Asia Pacific shows in Singapore. Over the past year, the company has broadened its distribution and representation throughout the region, including Thailand, Malaysia and Laos, and continues to drive its expansion ambitions.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/04/10
 SCOTLAND. Ian Macleod Distillers will unveil what it calls a “dramatic” new look for this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific, launching a bespoke stand designed to showcase the company’s portfolio of brands (Stand number: N31). Key brands on display include the ultra premium Glengoyne Highland Single Malt 40yo and Chieftain’s Springbank 40yo.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/04/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Nestlé International Travel Retail will be highlighting the potential of confectionery sales at checkout with a new till point merchandising unit at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore. “We’ve found that, where offered, confectionery sales can increase by more than +50% when a selection is available at the till point,” explains Nestlé International Travel Retail Head of Sales Ian Robertshaw.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/04/10
 BRAZIL. Sagatiba, the premium cane spirit brand from Brazil, has recently launched a new Caipirinha Kit with World Duty Free. The striking pack contains a 70cl bottle of Sagatiba Pura along with a pouch of caipirinha pre-mix supplied by leading bartender brand Funkin, plus a stainless steel measure.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/04/10
 POLAND. The Polish Parliament today exempted duty free shops from a national ban on self-service retailing of tobacco, to be introduced in the country’s new tobacco legislation. The European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) lobbied for the exemption along with leading travel retailers Baltona and Aelia.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 UK. William Grant & Sons is set to underline its commitment to the travel retail sector at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore (Stand number: J2), where it will launch The Balvenie 40yo. Exclusive to travel retail, this single malt Scotch whisky is created in batches of just 150 bottles, each individually numbered. The first batch will go on sale in July with a recommended retail price of £2,500.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 NETHERLANDS. Dufri International has launched the BeBook Neo, hailing it as the world’s first WiFi e-Reader with access to eBook stores worldwide. Using the latest patented e-Paper technology, the BeBook Neo offers rapid browsing and operating speeds, making it the fastest e-Reader currently on the market, the company claims.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Madonna and Dolce&Gabbana have joined forces to launch MDG, the first sunglass collection personally designed by the iconic singer, in collaboration with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Madonna’s first foray into the world of eyewear will be manufactured by Italian sector giant Luxottica.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 UK. Morgan & Oates has expanded its range of animal prints, which will be shown at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore (Stand number: M10). New designs now include Leopard Beige, Tiger Beige, Black Leopard Herringbone and Black Leopard Square, all featuring bold stripe and spot designs against plain colours.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 FRANCE. Biotherm (L'Oréal Luxury Products Division) has unveiled its first fragrance for men, called Force by Biotherm Homme. It is available now in European travel retail, and will be rolled out to the Americas in June.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 FRANCE. Aelia organised an innovative 'Journée Des Sens' for the travel retail beauty business in Paris this week. The initiative brought together many of the industry’s most successful fragrance and cosmetics brands and Aelia’s front-line sales staff. The companies which participated this year were BPI, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Coty, Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Hermès, Inter Parfums, Kenzo, L'Oréal Luxury Products Division, L'Oréal Paris, Lolita Lempicka, P&G, Puig and Shiseido.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 UK. Port wine producer Andresen has just released the Andresen 1910 Colheita Port, designed by international brand consultancy Wren & Rowe. The grapes of this single harvest port were picked in 1910, and the wine has remained in barrel for the last 100 years. There will be just 120 bottles for sale at a price of €1,500 each.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 UAE. Wizz, a retail brand of Dubai-based Retail Concepts, is introducing a new travel range at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore (Stand number: E1). Exclusive to travel retail, the range is designed for children up to eight years and focuses on items aimed at keeping them amused while travelling. Prices range from US$15 to US$40.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 UK. Scorpio Distributors will be introducing several new product ranges at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition (Stand number: K28) including new watch brand Avalanche, which has already received “a fabulous response” since its initial first showing at the Duty Free Show of the Americas, said Scorpio.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/04/10
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail is building on the success of Côte d’Or 200g tablets with the launch of the new Côte d’Or Premium Bitter & Whole Almonds tablet, to be presented at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition. In addition, the company will be showcasing the brand worlds of Toblerone, Côte d’Or and Milka.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/04/10
 GERMANY. Braun will present a new packaging concept, together with the Series 7 shaver and Braun Satin Hair 5 Multistyler hair straightener, at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore (Stand number: E9). The new concept is based upon three main principles: packaging optimisation, a consistent Braun look and a simplified brand architecture.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/04/10
 SWITZERLAND. In a major development for the Swiss luxury goods house, Bally has announced that its Creative Director, Brian Atwood, has decided to leave the company to focus on his own collection. Graeme Fidler and Michael Herz will jointly take on the creative direction from 12 April, reporting directly to CEO Berndt Hauptkorn.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/04/10
 US. Maui Jim Sunglasses will showcase a wide range of styles at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore (Stand number: G9), including the John Lennon-inspired Sand Dollar, the bold mid-sized Longboard, and the Honolulu, said to be one of the season’s most fashionable sports frames.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/04/10
 ARGENTINA. Savary Argentina, which introduced an Argentinean wine concept to travel retailers at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition, has launched an additional concept that showcases wines from across the world.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/04/10
 CANADA. Pillitteri Estates Winery, the family-owned winemaker based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, has introduced three grape vine varieties to Canada. These grapes will be used to make original Icewines, adding to Pillitteri's existing Icewine varietals.
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 UAE. British American Tobacco (BAT) has partnered with Abu Dhabi Airports Company to open a Dunhill-branded Smoking Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport T3. The Lounge features Dunhill’s distinctive burgundy look, and deepens the brand owner’s cooperation with Abu Dhabi Airports Company and with retailer DFS, says BAT.
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 FRANCE. Cacharel (L'Oréal Luxury Products Division) has created a sweet new Jellies fragrance collection, in striped candy-cane-style packaging. Five of the brand’s pillar fragrances (four for the travel retail channel) are available in these portable, fun 20ml limited editions.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Elizabeth Arden has updated its Prevage treatment range with a new product, Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum. And on the fragrance front, Arden has created a limited-edition version of its 5th Avenue scent, called 5th Avenue Gold, as part of the brand’s 100th anniversary celebrations.
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 GREECE. Hellenic Duty Free Shops has created an innovative Beautywood event for its renovated fragrance and cosmetics and Folli Follie stores at Athens International Airport. Three modern-day incarnations of legendary stars Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot are available to be photographed in-store with travellers over the all-important Easter period.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Clinique has introduced a trio of travel retail exclusive items. New this month is the Youth Surge Day and Night set, which features two Youth Surge products designed to slow the visible effects of ageing. Travel Pros for Men targets male consumers; lastly, within fragrance, the brand has introduced a 100ml Happy Summer Spray.
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 UK. Last week, during a private view of Leighton House Museum in Kensington, London, Jo Malone unveiled a quartet of new fragrances, known as the Cologne Intense Collection. The new line – comprising Amber & Patchouli, Oud & Bergamot, Rose Water & Vanilla and Iris & White Musk – will be available in selected travel retail doors from August. UPDATED WITH PHOTOS
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 ITALY. Timex Group Luxury Division, the licensee for Valentino, Versace and Salvatore Ferragamo watches, launched a raft of 2010 models for these three famous fashion houses at the BaselWorld show earlier this month. Stand-outs include rose-inspired models in the Valentino Timeless collection (pictured).
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 FRANCE. Aéroports de Paris and La Maison du Chocolat are celebrating Easter by distributing over 15,000 chocolates in terminals 2E and 2F at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Hostesses will offer passengers samples as part of a major promotion marking the chocolate brand’s development in Paris, which includes the opening of a second boutique on 1 April in Terminal 2F.
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 FRANCE. L'Oréal Luxury Products Division has unveiled a new feminine fragrance from designer Giorgio Armani. Described as a scent that celebrates both woman and nature, Acqua di Gioia will be launched in June.
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 US. The Kiehl’s brand has further extended its travel retail presence with the opening of a 290sq ft shop-in-shop at Miami International Airport, at the end of January. The boutique, located within the Duty Free Americas store in Terminal D, is Kiehl’s second travel retail store in North America, and the fifth opening for Parbel – L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Estée Lauder will reintroduce its popular, limited-edition Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent to the travel retail channel from April. The fragrance, inspired by a luxuriant tropical beach under the constant heat of the sun, is said to encapsulate the scent of summer. Complementing the fragrance is the Bronze Goddess 2010 Summer Make-up and Skincare Collection.
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 SPAIN. Puig has unveiled the summer 2010 limited-editions for its Carolina Herrera 212 fragrance franchise. 212 Ice and 212 Ice Men began rolling out in travel retail earlier this month. The two scents are said to reveal a more sensual and provocative side of the 212 universe.
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 MONACO. Leading jewellery brand Misaki is urging us to reconnect with nature in its summer Organic Dreams collection. The new collection is highlighted by the lustre of oversized pearls in colours such as metallic bronze.
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 UK. The Macallan, the single malt Scotch whisky brand owned by The Edrington Group, reports that three expressions from its travel retail exclusive range The 1824 Collection have outperformed at The Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Kristoffer Pipusch is leaving his position as Global Travel Retail Manager of Spanish winemaker Miguel Torres at the end of April to take on a fresh challenge with United Wineries. He will join the London-based company on 1 May.
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 GERMANY. Minox will present two new digital cameras at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore. The DCC 5.1, under the firm's Classic Camera range, is said to pay tribute to German engineering in the 1950s, while the DC 9011 WP is said to be ideal for fans of water sports and the outdoors as well as extreme athletes.
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 CANADA. Peller Estates Winery introduced a new six-pack Icewine presentation to travel retail buyers at the IAADFS show in Orlando last month. The pack of six 50ml bottles contains three Cabernet Franc and three Vidal Icewines.
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 FRANCE. Rémy Martin Cognac, official supplier to the Cannes Film Festival, has created VSOP Cannes to pay tribute to the glamorous event. The exclusive limited-edition product is packaged in a scarlet wrap reminiscent of the red carpet.
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 UK. Diageo's travel retail team is launching a new springtime Baileys promotion exclusively for European travel retailers. The campaign includes POP communication, sampling activity, as well as promotional offers. The activities are targeted at the self-treat and gifting sectors.
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 SINGAPORE. New York-based Bumble and bumble, which unveiled its first major travel retail hair care and styling product counter outside the US in Nuance-Watson (Singapore) stores at Changi Airport last summer, has created a new collection, called Wear and Care, which will be available from April.
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 US. TX Watch Company, the innovative watch brand owned by Timex Group, premiered a raft of new watches in its Retrospective range at BaselWorld 2010, many incorporating second time zones for travellers.
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 SPAIN. This month the Puig group has unveiled two new fragrances from the house of Prada. Infusion de Tubéreuse, for women, and Infusion de Vétiver, for men, join the brand’s Ephemeral Infusion Collection, which was launched last year with the introduction of Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger.
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 HONG KONG. To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger, a Dewar's Gold Rush promotion has been held at Hong Kong International Airport in partnership with travel retailer Free Duty. Consumers received a scratch-off card for the chance to win prizes when they purchased products from the Dewar's whisky portfolio.
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 FRANCE. Guerlain has created its first global travel retail exclusive fragrance, as part of the brand’s famous Aqua Allegoria collection. The scent, composed by in-house nose Thierry Wasser, is called Bouquet Numéro 1 and will be available from 1 April.
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 SCANDINAVIA. Scandinavian affordable luxury brand Sif Jakobs Jewellery continues its growth in the travel retail channel thanks to a new agreement with Thomas Cook Airlines. Starting from 1 May 2010, six designs will be carried onboard the charter airline's Scandinavian operations.
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 US. Elizabeth Arden is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. As part of its birthday celebrations, the brand has created a limited-edition Anniversary Lipstick in Red Door Red, and is donating all of the proceeds to the Look Good…Feel Better charitable organisation. Arden has also created an Anniversary Scented Candle, featuring a Floral Essence of its signature Red Door fragrance.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/03/10
 UK. Fabris Lane introduces its new children's sunglasses collection, billed as a sophisticated and fashionable range designed to protect young eyes. Fabris Lane Junior includes mini versions of key pieces from the 2010 adult collections.
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 CANADA. In a breakthrough for travel retailers in British Columbia, Canada, the region’s Liquor Distribution Branch will reduce the duty free mark-up rates for spirits, wine, cider and coolers to 20% effective from 2 May, 2010. The current rates are 40% for spirits and wine and 22% for cider and coolers.
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 NETHERLANDS. Amid news of its appointment of several major global distributors, Perfetti van Melle showed US buyers at the IAADFS show in Orlando its Hello Kitty tin containing 16 Chupa Chups lollipops. A linked promotion gives away a Hello Kitty gwp with the purchase of two Megachups.
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 FRANCE/ITALY. French designer Ora-Ito will include 30 Guerlain Idylle fragrance bottles in his forthcoming exhibition at the famous Milan Design Fair at Magna Pars, which begins on 13 April. The installation previews the designer’s eponymous brand and new co-branded creations in collaboration with Steiner, Guerlain, Christofle, Gorenje, Altro-Supergrif, Stepevi, Forge de Laguiole, JCDecaux and Corian.
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 AUSTRALIA. Australian confectioner Paton’s is to expand its souvenir range with a selection of chocolate-covered dates initially targeted at the Middle East market. Custom designs for other locations can be ordered on request.
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 US. Smashbox Cosmetics has extended its Photo Finish franchise with a new product, Photo Finish Targeted Pore & Line Primer. It is claimed to erase fine lines, stubborn pores and other complexion imperfections, while absorbing shine. In other news, Smashbox has revamped its Brow Tech product and added a new travel-friendly version, Brow Tech To Go.
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 US. Three new nautical-themed watches have just been aired at the BaselWorld show by Nautica Watches, part of the Timex Group. The trio of timepieces, whether designed for diving or yachting, boast authentic function and detail.
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 US. Marc Ecko Watches, the Timex Group-owned watch brand, unveils fresh timepieces with its signature "aggressive styling" while placing more emphasis on women's models for 2010.
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 HONG KONG. Hong Kong International Airport was the scene for the opening of the first Martell Experience Boutique. Operated by liquor concessionaire Sky Connection, the boutique underlines Martell’s heritage and new visual style. The Moodie Report was on hand at the launch.
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 SPAIN. Spanish travel retailer Aldeasa has partnered with jewellery firm Majorica in a Trinity-style airport promotion to demonstrate pearl knotting. A Majorica artisan is demonstrating this traditional craft at Palma de Mallorca Airport this week.
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US. Elizabeth Arden has signed an exclusive long-term global licensing agreement with Kate Spade New York for the manufacture, distribution and marketing of Kate Spade New York fragrances. The debut scent is slated to launch this autumn.
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 ASIA PACIFIC. Major suppliers and operators have demonstrated their commitment to the Asia Pacific region by participating at TFWA Asia Pacific & Gate ONE2ONE exhibition and conference, which will run from 9 to 13 May 2010 in Singapore.
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 SPAIN. Spanish fashion brand Mango opens its new flagship store in Milan this Saturday, on the prestigious shopping street Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The store will be Mango’s 28th in the Italian market.
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 SPAIN. Puig and the house of Nina Ricci have extended the Nina fragrance franchise with a new, limited-edition scent called Le Paradis de Nina. It will be available in travel retail from April.
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 AUSTRALIA. Coach Inc, the leading US design house, lifts the lid on its plans for growing the company’s business in Australia. "We're truly excited to be expanding our brand in four prime locations in the most strategic areas of Australia,” enthuses Coach International President Ian Bickley.
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 UK. Travel Blue, a leading brand in the travel accessories category, has named Jonathan Smith as Head of Travel Retail. He is responsible for the co-ordination of travel retail globally, both through its subsidiary companies and directly with operators.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail has expanded its marketing team with three new members: Pauline Moniez as Trade Marketing Manager responsible for the Russian Standard Vodka brand; Noémie Losfelt as Trade Marketing Manager (Europe East and North) in charge of Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Turkey and Eastern Europe; and Laetitia Letellier as Trade Marketing Manager (Europe West and South) with responsibility spreading from the UK to Benelux, France, Spain and Italy.
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 US. Hershey has been pushing forward in the travel retail channel with a series of promotions in Asia Pacific. The US confectionery giant’s latest campaign with Duty Free Philippines, titled ‘Wheels of Summer’, is giving away cars and gift certificates.
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 SINGAPORE. King Power International, a division of King Power Group (Hong Kong), has opened the latest in its series of brand name travel retail stores at Singapore Changi Airport. And the company has said it is eyeing further expansion at the location, focusing on smaller stores and individual brand names.
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 UAE/NORTH AMERICA. ALFA Brands has been appointed the exclusive travel retail agent for Beauty Contact’s Cadillac and Madonna Nudes 1979 fragrances in North America. Beauty Contact, a Dubai-based company founded by Alwyn Stephen, is the exclusive global licensee for the Cadillac and Madonna Nudes 1979 fragrance brands for travel retail and domestic markets.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Leading Cognac house Martell is set to unveil a new modern design, one that will feature in its airport promotions worldwide from this month. The new visuals will make their debut at the opening of a Martell-dedicated boutique at Hong Kong International Airport later this week.
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 US. Timex, the 156-year-old watch brand, is unveiling a raft of new products at the BaselWorld fair this week, returning to its rich archive in a number of innovative timepieces. Timex Originals (pictured) is a collection of vintage-influenced timepieces which honour this heritage.
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 SPAIN. Leading travel retailer Aldeasa teamed up with Puig Group last week for a novel marketing initiative to drive awareness of the Paco Rabanne 1 Million fragrance brand at Malaga International Airport’s newly opened T3. Read on for details, plus highlights of the initiative in a special edition of The Moodie View.
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 UK. Sekonda, the UK's best-selling watch brand, has made several appointments as it pushes forward with its overseas expansion plan. Gary Taylor (pictured left) is promoted to Sales Director Travel Division, while Martin Lovatt, who currently covers overseas markets, becomes Sales Manager Travel Division.
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 GERMANY. Aigner has chosen Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Walkerhill in Seoul to open the first duty free locations showcasing its new shop concept. It's all part of plans by the German luxury brand to boost its duty free quotient in Asia.
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 AUSTRALIA. The Nuance Group (Australia) has teamed up with leading fragrance expert Michael Edwards in a major beauty initiative at Sydney Airport’s new SYD Tax and Duty Free outlet. In what Nuance describes as “an airport world first,” consumers can select the scent that suits them best using Edwards’ fragrance classification system.
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 ISRAEL. Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division recently held the Grey Goose ‘World’s Best Cocktail’ promotion at the James Richardson store in Ben Gurion International Airport. Throughout February consumers who purchased a one litre bottle of Grey Goose vodka received a Grey Goose chiller bag, a travel retail exclusive.
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 UK. Clarins has opened a new Travel Retail Boutique at London Gatwick Airport South terminal, in partnership with World Duty Free. The store is described as an “oasis of calm” where both men and women can discover the brand’s extensive product range, benefit from specialist beauty advice, and enjoy a selection of treatments.
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 FRANCE. As previously revealed on The Moodie Report.com, Lancôme will extend its feminine fragrance Trésor – which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year – with a new version called Trésor In Love. The scent will make its debut in European travel retail this month.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Origins is extending its Youthtopia line and foundation portfolio in one fell swoop this month with the introduction of Youthtopia™ SPF 15 Skin Firming Foundation with Rhodiola. The treatment foundation is said to provide medium, buildable coverage while simultaneously helping to firm, lift and restore a look of youthful radiance.
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 SINGAPORE. From 1 April, travellers to Singapore will have more options in terms of their duty free liquor purchases, as Singapore Customs today announced changes to the category's duty free allowance. The changes will allow an additional one litre of wine or one litre of beer in lieu of one litre of spirits. Previously, the duty free allowance was one litre each for spirits, wine and beer.
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 NETHERLANDS. Perfetti van Melle Global Travel Retail has taken a big step forward in achieving global coverage for its leading sugar brands Chupa Chups and Mentos by extending its distribution network with several top confectionery distributors.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/03/10
 JAPAN. In a first for any Japanese airport, Austrian crystal specialist Swarovski has opened a stand-alone boutique at Kansai Airport in Osaka featuring its new Crystal Forest architecture.
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INTERNATIONAL. Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail has announced that its premium Champagne brands Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck have won major awards in the Business Traveller magazine’s 2009 ‘Cellars in the Sky’ competition. Blind tastings were conducted in October and were judged by a panel of five wine experts.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/03/10
 SWITZERLAND. Online demand for watch brands increased by +24.5% in 2009, with China making up 59% of demand from the fast-emerging BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries, according to the newly released World Watch Report 2010. In addition, for the first time, demand for counterfeit products has declined in the US, while increasing in European markets. Read on for details.
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 US. The Patrón Spirits Company has secured a major inflight duty free listing with British Airways, effective 1 March, on long-haul flights. Patrón said it is now available onboard some of the largest carriers in the world, including American Airlines and Delta Airlines.
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 US. Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family-owned group that operates Italian gelato shops, has formed a strategic alliance with airport concessionaire MBC Concessions to bring traditional Italian gelato to US airport destinations. The partnership will help to expand the Paciugo Gelato & Caffè brand to airports across the country.
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 SWITZERLAND. Leading Swiss cigar producer Villiger presented new-look packaging for its Premium Line cigarillos at the IAADFS show. The Villiger Premium Line cigarillos are now available in high quality cardboard packs with gold edging.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/03/10
 LUXEMBOURG. SPI Group, the owner of Stolichnaya vodka, has named former Altadis travel retail chief Jean-Philippe Aucher as its new Global Duty Free and Travel Retail Director. “Jean-Philippe’s extensive experience in building strong relationships with key accounts will stand him in good stead in his new role," said SPI.
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 AUSTRIA. Austrian eyewear company Silhouette International will present its 2010 sunglasses collections, including new models from the Silhouette and adidas eyewear brands, at the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition in Singapore. The new adidas eyewear collections will include models for golf enthusiasts, mountain climbers and casual sports fans.
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 ITALY. Distilleria Bottega has announced that its Il Vino dei Poeti Bottega Gold will be sold onboard Virgin Atlantic Airways from April. Made from a selection of grapes picked late on the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, this premium Prosecco wine is available as a travel exclusive onboard, with the 100cl bottle (11.5%abv) selling for £23.
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 UK. Scotch whisky distiller Whyte & Mackay this week unveiled The Dalmore Mackenzie limited edition, the latest line extension of its leading Highland single malt, in the spectacular setting of Scotland’s National Gallery in Edinburgh. Just 3,000 bottles have been created, with 600 allocated to the travel retail channel.
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 FRANCE. Lacoste has created a selection of sales and merchandising tools for travel retail, designed to maximise the brand’s presence and appeal and assist sales personnel in creating optimum displays. These can be seen at the company’s stand at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/03/10
 NETHERLANDS. Polaroid Eyewear, in partnership with Kappé International, has this month been running another major sunglasses and eyewear promotion at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The event, which is running for the third year at the airport, encourages an average sales increase of between +50-60%, according to the eyewear manufacturer.
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 FRANCE/ITALY. French-based fragrance licensing company Selective Beauty and Italian-based manufacturing and licensing company Morris have announced their intention to merge their distribution organisations worldwide. This is consistent with the announcement made last October in Cannes by Enrico Ceccato, CEO of Selective Beauty and Morris, and Managing Partner of Orlando Italy.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/03/10
 THE NETHERLANDS. Dufri International has unveiled the latest range of Freecom storage and multi-media solutions, including the new Mobile Drive Secure, a compact external 2.5-inch hard drive that allows users to lock their data with a simple swipe of a keycard. The new mobile drive is ideal for users who want to expand their external storage space without the risk of data breaches, Dufri International said.
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 US/CHINA. Origins Natural Resources (part of The Estée Lauder Companies) has been launched in mainland China, at the Parkson Department Store in Shanghai. The brand expects to open four more doors in Shanghai and Beijing by 30 June 2010. China is one of The Estée Lauder Companies' fastest growing markets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/03/10
 UK. British skincare and spa brand Elemis is to unveil its debut feminine fragrance in April. The creation of Elemis Eau de Parfum dovetails with the brand’s 20th anniversary. And in May Elemis will introduce a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 100ml Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, supporting the Mothers4Children charity.
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 US/UK. MAC Cosmetics has unveiled another ground-breaking collaboration, this time with iconic British retailer Liberty of London. The store’s signature demure-to-daring kaleidoscopic prints are featured on MAC’s new compacts, lipsticks, eye shadows, powder, blusher, nail lacquers and accessories. The MAC Give Me Liberty collection will be available in travel retail from April.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/03/10
 ITALY. Since it acquired Sunglass Hut in 2001, Luxottica has repositioned and expanded the retail brand to great effect around the world. Now the Italian company, the world’s foremost eyewear house, is plotting a major expansion of Sunglass Hut’s travel retail presence. Luxottica Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Sun and Luxury Retail Fabio d’Angelantonio announced the initiative in London in an exclusive interview with The Moodie Report Publisher Martin Moodie.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/03/10
 FRANCE. Clarins Group has introduced three new Sunessence limited-edition fragrances from designer Thierry Mugler for the spring/summer season. They are Angel Sunessence Lagoon Blue Edition Light Eau de Toilette, Alien Sunessence Sun Sapphire Edition Light Eau de Toilette and AMen Sunessence Summer Storm Edition Eau de Toilette Tonique.
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 US. The Patrón Spirits Company is to host its fourth annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament in support of cleft charity The Smile Train. This year’s event will be held on 29 April at The Country Club of Coral Springs.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/03/10
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail (KFWTR) has launched its newly restructured website www.kfwtr.com. Packed with brand information and offering access to the latest KFWTR news, the new site aims to combine a high level of user-friendliness with a clean and colourful design.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/03/10
SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group has appointed leading French travel retailer Aelia and sister company Lagardère Services Asia Pacific to operate the Singapore Changi Terminal 2 fashion concession from October 2010. The move is a major coup for the retail partners at one of Asia Pacific’s key airports. But the decision has been slammed by incumbent retailer Valiram Group, which says it was not asked to bid, and described the move as “extraordinary and unfair”. We bring you reaction from delighted senior management at both Aelia and Lagardère Services Asia Pacific, Valiram Group’s strongly worded statement, plus Changi Airport Group’s defence of the contract award process.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/03/10
 US. The Fifth Bacardi Cruise Competition awarded its Bacardi Bartender of the Year and Bacardi Chef of the Year from five cocktail and five culinary finalists at an awards night held on Fisher Island, Florida. The winning bartender mixed a cocktail containing Bombay Sapphire gin, while the chef served a recipe inspired by Bacardi Limón rum.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/03/10
 UK. Pernod Ricard-owned Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s has launched a fresh look for Ballantine’s Limited, one of its award-winning, ultra-prestige references. While Ballantine’s Limited will retain its original blend, the look and feel of the packaging has been enhanced in a bid to drive sales in the Asia Pacific region.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/03/10
 UAE. Beauty Contact has appointed Myriam Redouane as Area Manager – Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Asia for both its domestic and travel retail business. She will be responsible for the opening of new accounts as well as managing existing ones for the company’s Madonna Nudes 1979 and Cadillac Fragrances brands.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/03/10
 US. Aramis and Designer Fragrances is offering to satiate sweet teeth by updating its DKNY Be Delicious franchise with a new limited-edition trio, Delicious Candy Apples. The three new “flavours” of the Candy Apple Collection are Sweet Caramel, Ripe Raspberry and Juicy Berry.
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 AUSTRALIA. Organic and biodynamic skincare company Jurlique will add to its best-selling hand cream portfolio in April with a new product. Jasmine Hand Cream – the latest addition to the brand’s Jasmine body care range, launched last year – will complement Jurlique’s Rose, Lavender, Citrus and Purely Age-Defying Hand Cream collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Porsche Design has added to its fragrance portfolio (created in partnership with Clarins Group-owned Parfums Azzaro), with a new limited-edition called The Essence Summer Ice. It is rolling out this month in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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 FRANCE. Lancôme is to reveal a new image this year, to celebrate its 75th birthday. The new advertising campaign, shot by Mario Testino, aims to affirm Lancôme’s fundamental values while giving the brand a new direction. The new campaign also aims to re-anchor the origins of Lancôme as beauty à la française.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Leading travel retail supplier Premier Portfolio showed off its innovative folding eyewear designs from Nannini at last month’s Middle East Exclusive show. The company also presented novelties within its destination/souvenir merchandise and electronics sectors.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/03/10
 US. 4 Orange Vodka, the Florida-distilled super-premium vodka brand, made its travel retail debut at the IAADFS show in Orlando, its home territory. Among the IAADFS launch celebrations, the “Grove Stand Girls” promotional team sampled the product.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/03/10
 UK. British brand Thorntons is further boosting the distribution of its chocolate and confectionery ranges with the launch of five products into 19 World Duty Free outlets at 13 airports across the UK. Following the success of a trial last year, WDF has introduced a range of Thorntons products.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Bobbi Brown has created a new travel retail exclusive set, featuring its Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, in shades Black Ink and Black Mauve Shimmer Ink. The brand has also unveiled the new Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF15, which will go on-counter in April.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 ITALY. Italian company ITF has unveiled a new fragrance line from Canadian design duo Dsquared². The Dsquared² “Nature always wins” Supercollection – comprising two scents that celebrate the beauty of wood – are rolling out this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 EUROPE. The European Lung Foundation, a lung disease charity, has composed an innovative new air travel database that can be used by airlines and travel agencies across Europe. The database contains free information about airline oxygen policies and is useful to lung disease sufferers when booking a holiday, or travel agencies who wish to provide this helpful service to their clients.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 SWITZERLAND. Following the success of the Soul of Chocolate exhibition staged in 2006, Zürich Airport has been showcasing its latest Chocolate Fest. Expertly executed in partnership with Confiserie Sprüngli and The Nuance Group, the topic of this year’s exhibition is 'Total Chocolate'.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 FRANCE. BPI (Beauté Prestige International) has updated its For Her and Essence lines from designer Narciso Rodriguez for spring with limited-edition scents and beauty palettes. The latter includes blusher and scented lip balm.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 FRANCE. Parfums Christian Dior has updated its fragrance, make-up and skincare portfolios with a number of new launches, which begin rolling out from this month. Novelties include an edt version of Miss Dior Chérie, the Addict Ultra-Gloss, an extension to the brand’s Dior Prestige White Collection, and several new travel retail exclusive sets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
UK. Leading French travel retailer Aelia is set to open a Longchamp boutique in the coming days at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 1. The 60sq m unit will offer a range of bags and other small leathergoods from the French luxury goods house.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 US. Smashbox has extended its mascara portfolio with a new product, called Hyperlash, which is said to lift, lengthen, volumise and define lashes. It will begin rolling out internationally from April. Also new is the anti-ageing Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/03/10
 FRANCE. Guerlain has unveiled a new mascara, called Le 2 De Guerlain Volume. As its name suggests, the product is said to deliver volume to lashes, underscored by an intense vinyl finish, courtesy of two different applicator brushes. The brand has also updated its signature Météorites franchise with a new collection, called Météorites Perles Illuminating Powder.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 FINLAND. Finnish fur design company Rosafox has embarked on a travel retail expansion expedition following successful showings at last year's TFWA World Exhibition and Middle East Exclusive fair. Since 1992, Rosafox has built up an international reputation for its fashion accessories made from Finnish blue fox fur.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 THE NETHERLANDS. A recent four-week promotion at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol generated eight times the normal level of sales for Maui Jim Sunglasses – equivalent to what is sold normally in six months at the European hub airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 SWITZERLAND. Geneva-based chocolate manufacturer Favarger has appointed Patrick Dorais as Commercial Director, effective 1 March. Dorais, who has over two decades of experience in the premium food and confectionery industry, will report to Managing Director Jean-Baptiste Maugars.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 SINGAPORE. US-based SNI Group, owner of the Clöudz brand of travel accessories, is to open a new Clöudz branded kiosk at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2. It will be operated by Abry, a local partner of Sea & Sky Supply CITRA, SNI's strategic partners in Europe. "This opening brings us one step closer to our goal of making the Clöudz brand a worldwide travel icon," says SNI Executive Vice President Randall P Cohen.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. La Mer has extended its product portfolio with a new Cleansing Foam, which is rolling out into travel retail doors in Europe, the Middle East and Africa this month. Featuring La Mer’s signature Deconstructed Waters™, precious gemstones and marine extracts, the product is described as a luxurious way to purify and cleanse skin.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 UK. Niche UK fragrance brand Ormonde Jayne Perfumery has exclusively updated The Moodie Report on the measured international expansion of its award-winning range of 12 fragrances, including three lines for men.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 UAE. AMP Trading presented a variety of products across its varied portfolio at last month’s Middle East Exclusive event in Dubai. Among these was the innovative sWaP (smart watch and phone) device, the wireless Motor Mouse and the Imola Limited Edition watch from Lambretta.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/03/10
 FRANCE. Clarins Group and designer Thierry Mugler have invited women of the world to connect and communicate through the website www.womanity.com. The site is described as an interactive platform designed to spark creative exchange among women. It will also be used to develop future Mugler/Clarins Group beauty products.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/03/10
 LEBANON. Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division has extended its Grey Goose Luxury Boutique promotion at Rafic Hariri International Airport following a strong performance from December through January. The promotion, which was held at Beirut Duty Free's new promotional area, generated a +120% sales uplift for the brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/03/10
 CHINA. Luxury leathergoods company MCM has opened its first stand-alone duty free boutique in China, at the new 3,000sq m Chongqing Duty Free Galleria in Chongqing. The 69sq m space carries a selection of MCM’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/03/10
 GERMANY. German luxury goods house Aigner showcased its Autumn/Winter 2010 collection on the catwalk during Milan Fashion Week last week. Each look is completed by a wide range of accessories, including hats, bijoux, clutch bags and leather bags.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/03/10
 BELGIUM. NewTree, the Belgian manufacturer of premium chocolate, has rolled out a number of significant changes to its range, including fresh packaging and innovative new flavours. A new 72-piece box featuring an assortment of 5g bars in four flavours has been introduced at Belgian Sky Shops in Brussels Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/03/10
 ASIA PACIFIC. Jewellery supplier Gold Silk has named industry veteran Mike Bowden as its Regional Manager for Asia to serve a growing number of customers in the region. Bowden will be present on Gold Silk's stand at the TFWA Asia Pacific show in May.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/03/10
 ITALY. Distilleria Bottega has created a new grappa called Riserva Privata, aged 10 years in small barriques made of Slavonian, Limousin and American oaks. Described as “a rare grappa for an elite few”, the Riserva Privata is a selection of Amarone, Cabernet and Prosecco grappas.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Mars International Travel Retail is launching eight new or updated product ranges for 2010 at the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore. The confectionery giant is focusing on entertainment and value for all the family in its new portfolio, with education a growing part of its approach.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Clinique has added to its make-up portfolio with the new High Lengths Mascara, available now in travel retail. Also new for eyes is the Instant Lift for Brows dual-ended pencil. Skin care innovations for March include the travel retail exclusive Rescue & Defend Home and Away set.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/03/10
 UK. Clogau Gold has presented Marie Curie Cancer Care with a cheque for over £15,000 from the sale of a collection specially designed by the company to support Marie Curie Cancer Care. Clogau Gold donated £10.00 from each Daffodil pendant and pin sold in 2009.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/03/10
 GERMANY. Mãurer & Wirtz is poised to introduce a new feminine fragrance from Betty Barclay. Pure Style will be available from April. The fragrance, which incorporates a white, minimalist theme, is said to target the modern and self-confident woman.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/03/10
 SWITZERLAND. Mimmo Mariottini, currently Global Travel Retail Director of Bally, has been promoted to a newly created Global Sales Director role at the Swiss luxury goods house. The role has been established to consolidate the markets, the company said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/03/10
 US. Timex, the US-based leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces, has unveiled two additions to its collection aimed at adventurers worldwide. One model features TapScreen Technology, allowing athletes to easily activate the lap feature by tapping anywhere on the timepiece’s face, rather than having to locate and push buttons mid-stride.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/03/10
 US. Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division raised more than US$1,000 from attendees at last week's IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas with its Grey Goose Golf Challenge. The company installed a golf unit at the tradeshow floor lobby and invited attendees to participate and donate to raise money for the non-profit Friends of Orphans Haiti relief efforts, which the IAADFS show organisers were supporting.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/03/10
 US. Hamilton, the Swatch Group-owned US watch brand with a strong aeronautical heritage, has unveiled a number of novelties for 2010 in the run-up to the BaselWorld watch fair, which takes place later this month. The new models aim to combine high technology with Swiss precision.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/10
 US. Russian Standard Vodka has been ranked 42nd on the ‘Top 100 Premium Spirits Brands Worldwide’ list in 2009 by Impact magazine, after selling 2.2 million nine-litre cases globally in 2009, a +5% climb from 2008, when it ranked 44th. The brand was also named as one of the ‘Fastest-Growing Premium Brands’ worldwide for sales growth between 2004 and 2009 by the drinks title.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/10
SINGAPORE. Gassan Diamonds and Tech-Airport SAS, the retail subsidiary of Swatch Group, have each captured a key watch concession at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1. Tech-Airport will operate an Omega boutique, while Gassan will operate a multi-brand store at the location. The award by Changi Airport Group is a major coup for Tech-Airport, which only opened its first airport outlet outside France last November.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/10
 CUBA. Habanos gathered tobacco enthusiasts from all over the globe at its recently concluded XII Habanos Festival, which took place in Cuba on 22-26 February. The annual event paid tribute to the company’s Cohiba and Romeo y Julieta brands with the exclusive premiere of the new Julieta vitola for women, plus the Cohiba Behike line.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/10
 UK. Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper made a high-voltage personal appearance in London earlier this week, in their role as spokespeople for this year’s MAC Viva Glam campaign, “From Our Lips”. The stars were interviewed by Sharon Osbourne about “pleasure, peril and passion”, at Il Bottaccio in Belgravia, London. The Moodie Report had a ringside seat.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/10
 FRANCE. Clarins has extended its Clarins Men range with three new body care products, described as refreshing, invigorating and easy to use. The line, which will be available in travel retail from this month, features an Ab Firming Body Toning Gel, a Body Moisture Spray and a Shower Scrub.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/10
 MIDDLE EAST. Thanks to the efforts of its Dubai outpost, US-based travel retail jewellery supplier Gold Silk is experiencing a sales boost in the Middle East and Africa as Saudi Arabian Airlines and Emirates expand their product offerings.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/03/10
 BELGIUM. Neuhaus has unwrapped a wide range of novelties for Easter, including a handmade showpiece Easter egg. Among the other highlights is a Spring-themed ballotin filled with a choice of pralines or mini-eggs.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
 CHILE. Wine company Miguel Torres has donated €50,000 to the council of Curicó, in the area of Maule, which was hard hit by the devastating earthquake that shook Chile in the early hours of 27 February. The company’s winery also suffered significant losses – around 300 casks were smashed and thousands of bottles were destroyed.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
 UK. Expanding on the success of its best-selling Cadbury Luxury Selection Praline Tower Pack, Cadbury is adding two new sizes – 200g and 500g packs. In addition, the 335g pack and individual praline wraps will be redesigned.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
 EUROPE. Footwear brand Crocs has reported booming sales at World Duty Free’s Biza store at Manchester Airport Terminal 1. The Crocs shop-in-shop features a large selection of Jibbitz and Kids, Unisex, Men & Women shoes with over 40 styles and colors, including the new Crocband.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
FRANCE. Leading French travel retailer Aelia is maintaining its reputation for first-to-market launches this month, with new exclusives from Cartier and Guerlain making their debuts with the group in France. On 1 March, Aelia launched Roadster Sport by Cartier, along with the new Aqua Allegoria range from Guerlain.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Jean Sebastien Deguette has been named General Manager Europe - Travel Retail and Local Market Distributors at Elizabeth Arden International, replacing Barratt West, who assumed the position of General Manager for Elizabeth Arden UK and Ireland (domestic), last August.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
 ASIA-PACIFIC. Scental Travel Retail Asia Pacific has created a new travel retail exclusive colour palette for its Shu Uemura make-up artist brand. The Art of Travel Make-up Palette, which features a selection of shades for eyes and cheeks, will be available in Asian travel retail doors only, priced at around US$55.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
 SPAIN. Perfumes Y Diseño has unveiled a new men’s fragrance from Spanish jewellery and accessory brand Tous, called Tous Man Sport. The scent targets active consumers who enjoy living life to the full and relish every moment, according to the brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/03/10
 PARAGUAY. Edgy, niche fragrance house Juliette Has A Gun – the brainchild of Romano Ricci, the great-grandson of fashion/fragrance maven Nina Ricci – continues to advance in travel retail. The brand is now available at retailer Monalisa in Paraguay.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/03/10
 UK. The UK Travel Retail Forum, which represents the UK duty free industry, today welcomed new tobacco control regulations for England, which will allow the creation of tobacco display areas in English airport duty free shops. The organisation calls on other UK regions to follow the example set by England.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/03/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Polaroid Eyewear has launched the new Disney Magic and Hello Kitty premium sunglasses collections in the travel retail channel. The company aims to tap into rising demand for children’s sunglasses worldwide.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/03/10
 SINGAPORE. Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has launched Aire Loco – the latest women's fragrance from luxury brand Loewe – at Singapore Changi Airport. The retailer is the first in Asia to stock the product, ahead of other airports in the region.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/03/10
 FRANCE. Beauté Prestige International (BPI) has updated its Ma Dame feminine fragrance from designer Jean Paul Gaultier with a new eau de parfum version. Like the original edt, it too is fronted by edgy, androgynous supermodel Agyness Deyn. BPI has also created a new version of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Classique women’s fragrance, called the Classique X Collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/03/10
 HONG KONG. Government proposals to abolish inbound tobacco allowances for travellers would have a severe impact on cigarette sales, notably at shops on the border with the Chinese Mainland. That’s according to leading travel retailer Sky Connection, which is already lobbying vigorously against the proposals.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/03/10
 FRANCE. L'Oréal Produits de Luxe International has created a new travel retail exclusive set featuring its Armani Code Eau de Parfum for women. The Armani Code of Seduction coffret will be available in selected Eureopean airports from this month. It comprises a 30ml Armani Code fragrance and an Armani Eyes To Kill black mascara, presented in a complimentary black satin evening bag.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/02/10
 US. Maui Jim Sunglasses has announced a partnership with the world’s number seven ranked tennis player, Elena Dementieva. Under this agreement, Dementieva will be a brand ambassador for Maui Jim, promoting its products worldwide through marketing, advertising, PR and other communications.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/02/10
 US/FRANCE. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has launched NOWNESS.com, a new website previewing the latest in fashion, art, cinema, music, design, travel and global luxury. The site collaborates with leading figures in the luxury and arts world.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/02/10
 CYPRUS. CTC-ARI Airports has launched a national competition to find new Cypriot products to expand and enhance its acclaimed 'Kypriaka' range at the new Larnaka Zenon International Airport. The concept offers departing passengers a wide selection of Cypriot foods, handicrafts, art and souvenirs.
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 US. In what would be a first for the US, Las Vegas McCarran Airport is set to release a Request for Proposals for an Arrivals liquor store in the baggage claim area of the facility. Director of Aviation Randy Walker estimates that the business should be worth between US$400,000 and US$600,000 in annual revenues.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/02/10
 JAPAN. Choya Umeshu, the market leader in premium umeshu liqueur, is targeting travelling shoppers with a new litre pack that will be launched by mid-2010. The pack contains a combination of Choya liqueurs: Extra Years, Extra Shiso and Royal Honey.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/02/10
 AUSTRALIA. The Nuance Group has launched a major promotion called VodkaFest at its new megastore at Sydney Airport’s revamped International Terminal. The spectacular campaign, which focuses on product education and sampling, follows a similarly ambitious ‘WhiskyFest’ in late 2009.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/02/10
 HONG KONG. The government of Hong Kong is planning to abolish inbound duty free tobacco allowances for travellers, citing “public health reasons". The move comes as a further blow to the duty free tobacco business, which had previously been hit by the slashing of inbound allowances from 200 cigarettes to 60 in 2007.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/02/10
 UK. Earlier this month British skincare and spa brand Elemis celebrated its 20th anniversary in style, at One Marylebone, London. This year the brand has created several limited-edition collections to raise money for the charity Mothers4Children. And the innovative Elemis Spa Bus is preparing to tour the UK.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/02/10
 UK. Home and body cosmetics brand Rituals this week opened its first airport store, a 45sq m unit at London Heathrow T4. The brand is currently available in ten countries and has more than 100 stores and around 250 shop-in-shops worldwide.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/02/10
 FRANCE. Thirteen years after the introduction of Biotherm’s first body spray, Eau Vitaminée (which was subsequently followed by Eau d’Energie and Eau Pure), the brand is poised to extend its collection with a new scent, Eau de Paradis. It will be available in European travel retail from March.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/02/10
 UK. Bobbi Brown will introduce its new Cabana Corals colour collection into travel retail from March. Also new next month is the travel retail exclusive Face Touch Up Palette, described as the perfect, portable make-up item for quick repairs on the run. Another novelty is the Makeup Facelift collection, comprising brow pencils, brightening lip gloss, a tinted eye brightener and the new Extra Eye Repair Cream.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/02/10
 SWITZERLAND. Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has named Corrado Castrovillari as General Manager, effective from 1 April. He replaces Catherine Saurais, who has been appointed Business Executive Manager of the confectionery unit at Nestlé Suisse, overseeing Cailler and other leading brands.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/02/10
 US. Brown-Forman Duty Free unveiled a stunning US$3 million Chambord liqueur bottle at this week's IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas. To complement this viewing, the company also raffled a one-carat diamond at a reception to show off the bottle - and the US$2,800 diamond was won by a lucky Venezuelan customer.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/02/10
 US. The Jack Daniel’s ‘Buy the Barrel’ programme, held at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last year, has generated US$8,000 that was donated by Brown-Forman Travel Retail to TFWA’s Heart2Art initiative, benefiting two key charities.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/02/10
 UK. Estée Lauder has extended its Perfectionist anti-ageing franchise with a new treatment, Perfectionist [CP+] Targeted Deep Wrinkle Filler 15ml. The brand has also created a new travel retail exclusive Time Zone Face and Eye Set, and extended its Sensuous women’s fragrance with an edt version.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/02/10
 FRANCE. Lancôme is set to further build on its extensive mascara portfolio with a new product, Hypnôse Precious Cells. Inspired by stem cell research that claims to have deciphered lash structure, the new mascara aims to create lash-by-lash volume, spectacular length and visibly denser lashes, according to Lancôme.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/02/10
 UAE. Beiersdorf Middle East is aiming to further consolidate the presence of its Nivea brand in the region’s travel retail channel. The company exhibited at the recent Middle East Exclusive event in Dubai, gaining valuable exposure via its innovative Nivea Skin Science Express – a mobile beauty spa in the guise of a bus.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/02/10
 ITALY. Mywalit, the eye-catching multi-coloured leathergoods brand, has unveiled its new product developments for 2010 amid rapid growth that has seen offices open for business in the US, Australia, Japan and Asia. Read about the collections here.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/02/10
 UAE/AUSTRALIA. Wizz, through its first franchisee, is set to open its first shop in Australia at the end of February as part of the new extension to the Sydney Airport International Terminal. In addition, the toy and gadget specialist has gone green with the launch of a new 6-in-1 Solar Educational Kit.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/02/10
 GERMANY. German luxury brand Porsche Design is launching its second men's fashion range for the Spring/Summer 2010 season. The collection, which majors on leather jackets, aims to be classic but with a high level of functionality.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/02/10
INTERNATIONAL. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated net sales fell by -10% year-on-year in the six months to 31 December, with net profits down by -5%. Duty free was among the key contributors to a recovery in the second quarter, though some brands, notably Chivas Regal and Ballantine's, experienced difficulties in certain duty free markets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/02/10
 ITALY. US luxury fashion label Tom Ford International and Italian eyewear giant Marcolin Group have announced the automatic renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of eyewear under the Tom Ford brand. Distribution of Tom Ford Eyewear will continue to be targeted towards prestige accounts worldwide, Marcolin says.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL To celebrate becoming an official partner of Festival de Cannes 2010, Chivas Regal has launched a competition offering travel retail customers the chance to win a VIP trip to the event. The promotion made its debut in the Americas and London Heathrow Airport this month following a successful roll-out elsewhere.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/02/10
 UK. Aircraft-safe fragrance atomiser Travalo is to launch new skus under the Travel Retail Exclusives banner. Virgin Atlantic is the first inflight retailer to launch a Travalo design in its signature red livery, and other travel retailers are invited to develop their own exclusive product.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/02/10
 AUSTRALIA. The Nuance Group has unveiled “the biggest duty free store in the Southern Hemisphere” at Sydney Airport’s upgraded International Terminal. The 4,000sq m unit has a Master of Time arcade, a SYD Cocktail bar, and Nuance’s signature ‘Worlds of’ concepts. Sydney Airport General Manager, Retail Derek Larsen calls the opening "a milestone".
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Imperial Tobacco has named Oliver Schramm as Acting Marketing Manager Global Duty Free. He succeeds Sascha Berger who has taken over the role of Marketing Director Ukraine for the company.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/02/10
 ITALY. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the international trade show for the beauty industry, has unveiled details of its 43rd edition, which will take place between 15 and 19 April 2010. This year, the event will discuss the managers of the future and will celebrate beauty bearing the prestigious 'Made in Italy' label.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/02/10
 DUBAI/UK. Toy and gadget specialist Wizz has teamed with UK supplier and distributor Scorpio to offer an extended product range under the name Wizz & Stuff. The new venture aims to offer a complete toy solution for travel retailers, and the first merchandising unit can be seen at the new Larnaka International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/02/10
 UK. To celebrate the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) team during the Six Nations Championship, Clogau Gold has announced the launch of an exclusive jewellery collection, in association with the WRU. The Welsh jewellery brand was recently appointed the official jewellery licensee.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/02/10
 SPAIN. Perfumes Y Diseño, which unveiled its eco-chic fragrance Tous H2O last year from Spanish house Tous, has donated €57,000 to Intermón-Oxfam in line with its pledge to support the charity with a percentage of annual sales from the product.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/02/10
 GERMANY. Luxury fashion brand MCM has unveiled details of its Autumn/Winter 2010 bag collection, which Global Travel Retail Director Gerry Munday describes as having more options for retailers to "mix and match" lines. The season also introduces the Boston Project, which highlights the essence of this year’s designs.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/02/10
 BAHRAIN. Bahrain Duty Free has opened a unit offering Arsenal Football Club merchandise at Bahrain International Airport. Fans can purchase a range of Arsenal-branded goods, and the range will be extended to other teams' products soon.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/02/10
 US. Titanium Marketing is offering a licensed watch range to travel retailers featuring the artist Arturo Di Modica's famous Charging Bull sculpture design. The watch comes with a keepsake box and retails at US$30.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/02/10
 IRELAND. Italian eyewear specialist Luxottica has named Bettina Danet as Marketing Coordinator Travel Retail Europe, replacing Roberta Rosso. Based in Dublin, Danet will report to Luxottica Travel Retail Marketing Manager Charlotte Hamel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/02/10
 US. As it celebrates a +30% upswing in global sales for 2009, Gold Silk is to premiere fresh designs for its award-winning Storybook Jewels children's collection at the IAADFS show in Orlando next week.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/02/10
 AMERICAS. Diageo’s regional business in the Americas is being driven by a powerful combination of investment, innovation, consumer insights and improved engagement with airports and retailers, says Global Travel & Middle East (GTME) Regional Director Americas Geoff Biggs, ahead of next week's IAADFS show.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/02/10
 HONG KONG. Formia Airline Supplies Ltd, a leading inflight supplier of amenity kits, luxury cosmetics and comfort items, has formed a strategic alliance with ADA Cosmetics International, to which it recently sold its Formia Guest Supplies subsidiary.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/02/10
 HONG KONG. In a major coup, leading Asia Pacific travel retailer Nuance-Watson (HK) has become the first retail door in domestic or duty free markets to launch the Kate Moss for Longchamp signature collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty Prestige has reshuffled its Worldwide Travel Retail & Export division following last year's consolidation of the two units under Peggy Elsrode. Markus Stauss is named as Marketing Director, Travel Retail and Export Worldwide.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Bacardi Travel Retail Division has unveiled details of its inaugural Bacardi Spirit for Life Award at the 2010 Duty Free Show of the Americas.To support the efforts of leaders in the travel retail industry, the first annual award will be presented on 22 February at the IAADFS-run show, the company said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/02/10
 BELGIUM. Duc d'O Chocolaterie, one of Belgium’s leading chocolate producers and exporters, has reported positive feedback on its novelties introduced at ISM. As well as three major innovations, the company has enhanced some of its best-selling items.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/02/10
 CANADA. MCM has cracked the Americas travel retail market with a listing at the Peace Arch store on the Canadian/US border. "This is an extremely important step forward for MCM, marking our first travel retail listing within the Americas and the first time the brand has been sold within Canada," says Global Travel Retail Director Gerry Munday.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/02/10
 MALAYSIA. Choc Stop International has launched a Valentine’s Day promotion at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Main Terminal Building, offering exclusive chocolate packs from leading brands and free gifts for travellers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 CANADA. Yesterday, just two days before the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on 12 February in Vancouver, Omega President Stephen Urquhart and Vice President Raynald Aeschlimann paid an official visit to the Peace Arch Duty Free Shop. The retailer recently completed its US$2 million renovation in time for the Olympics, adding brands such as MCM in leathergoods, and in watches Tissot, Rado and Longines.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 US. Brown-Forman Duty Free will unveil arguably the world’s most expensive spirits container – a Chambord liqueur bottle adorned with US$3 million worth of diamonds, gold and pearls – at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas this month. Designed by international jeweler Donald Edge, the appearance of the pricey Chambord bottle at the show is the fourth stop on a worldwide tour that has so far covered London, Berlin, New York and now Orlando. Image enhanced with The Moodie Magnifier.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 US. Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper are set to harness their high-voltage diva energy to ignite “From Our Lips”, the new MAC Viva Glam Campaign. The artistes will use their star power to inspire everyone to make a difference by purchasing the MAC VIVA GLAM lipstick that bears their signature. Every cent of each VIVA GLAM sale is donated to the MAC AIDS Fund.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 FRANCE. YSL Beauté’s President Renaud de Lesquen tells The Moodie Report about stage two of the group’s integration within L’Oréal, about his commitment to building long-term pillars for all his key brands, and about putting the flagship YSL line back "where it deserves to be".
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 US. Go Snacks Inc is introducing a huge array of branded snacks to travel retailers at the IAADFS show this month. The company supplies its own range of GoGo Snacks branded foods, including a private-label snack range, and also has partnership agreements with various healthy food manufacturers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 MACAU. Scental Travel Retail Asia Pacific has opened a new Giorgio Armani Beauty boutique, in DFS Galleria Macau at the Four Seasons Hotel. The 60sq m boutique is the brand’s biggest in the travel retail channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 NETHERLANDS. Dufri International has added the new Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5 compact high-zoom camera to its growing product portfolio. The camera integrates GPS and compass functions to enhance enjoyment of travel photography.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Diageo Global Travel & Middle East has defied difficult conditions to turn in a robust first-half performance. “Across all four of my regions we had growth, which is very different to where we were last year,” Managing Director Phil Humphreys told The Moodie Report.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL., The L’Oréal group has created a multilingual new tool called the Perfume Coach, designed to help travellers choose the perfect fragrance, either for themselves or as a gift for someone else. It will be integrated into a major global travel retail event called the Perfume Lounge, which will be implemented in selected airports worldwide from March.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 US. Smashbox Cosmetics has introduced three new make-up brushes, which are designed to precisely apply and seamlessly blend for the perfect flawless finish. They will be available from April. The brushes boast custom shapes tailored to their function, for superior product pick-up, application and diffusion, according to the brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL. MAC Cosmetics has introduced a new travel retail exclusives series, called Look In A Box. Three sets are available – Gothette, Indie Girl and Goldie Rocks. Each contains all the products needed to create the striking look illustrated on the outer packaging. The brand has also extended its exclusive Trip collection with several new sets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 GERMANY. Mãurer & Wirtz has unveiled the debut men’s fragrance from Swiss fashion and lifestyle brand Strellson, following a licensing deal signed last year. Strellson No1 will be available from next month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 MIDDLE EAST. Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division and their Middle Eastern retail partners have picked the prize winners of the Dewar's Gold Rush promotion at the airports of Dubai, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman. The five-stop raffle tour picked six lucky shoppers to win a solid gold bar.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 FRANCE. Clarins Group has extended its Chrome franchise from the house of Azzaro, with a new men’s fragrance called Chrome Sport. It will be available from March in Asia, Europe, the US and Middle East travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 GERMANY. Following a new agreement with leading cruise ship retailer Harding Brothers, MCM's Spring/Summer 2010 collection will be available onboard two Crystal Cruises liners from March. The listings deal spans a wide range of leather products.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/02/10
 GERMANY. German supplier Arnold André has given its flagship Clubmaster cigarillo brand a fresh design with the slogan 'The soul of fine cigars'. In related news, Arnold André Director of Sales Josef Wiese speaks out about the "powerful communication platform" offered by travel retail amid the increasing bans on tobacco advertising.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
INTERNATIONAL. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has reported a -2.5% fall in sales volumes for 2009 compared to 2008, with its Global Flagship Brands declining by -0.9% in volume during the year. Net sales excluding tax fell by some -7.3%, but at constant exchange rates sales rose by +7.2% on the previous year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 US. Former Philip Morris International executive Tom Martinez has been appointed Regional Manager for the Americas and Caribbean at US jewellery supplier Gold Silk as part of a strategic initiative to boost service in the region. He is attending the IAADFS show in Orlando later this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 DENMARK. Sif Jakobs Jewellery, represented in travel retail by consultancy company oneeighty, has unveiled details of its Spring 2010 collection of bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings crafted in materials such as silver, gold and resin.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 GERMANY. Porsche Design Group is powering ahead with major retail expansion as its global sales space reaches around 5,000sq m and its 100th store opens. "In the period October to December 2009 alone we opened 15 new stores around the world," says Porsche Design Group Chief Executive Dr Juergen Gessler.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 US. Following its sales success onboard Air Canada’s international flights, FlyRight Jet Lag Formula has gained a listing on Avianca Airlines from this Spring, and with Dufry at New York JFK Terminal 1. In other news, FlyRight Founder Ted Ray has begun discussions with potential investors as he moves to crack the travel health market.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 BELGIUM. Guylian has appointed Keith Ma as Sales & Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia and China, as it bids to develop the business in the Asia region. The move comes amid a reorganisation of responsibilities within the travel retail team at the Lotte Group-owned leading Belgian chocolate company.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 NETHERLANDS. Leading Dutch travel retailer Kappé is planning to open a new 290sq m fragrances & cosmetics outlet amid a major re-design and renovation of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Departures Lounge 3. The fresh investment comes after the retailer struck a new five-year contract at the Dutch gateway last week.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 ITALY. Distilleria Bottega has designed a new display rack for its Alexander Murano jewels, a collection of heart-shaped pendants made of Murano blown glass, for Valentine’s Day. The new display contains 18 little hearts and has been created exclusively for the travel retail channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 NETHERLANDS. Drinks distributor Monarq will be introducing several new brands in its Americas portfolio at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas, including Molinari Sambuca, La Fée NV Absinthe, Cachaca 51 and Purity vodka.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/02/10
 INDIA. Pashma, the specialist supplier of luxury scarves and stoles, has opened its first self-owned and managed airport outlet. The store, which began trading in January at Mumbai International Airport, has "exceeded the wildest expectations of all", according to the family-run firm.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty Prestige unveiled a new men’s fragrance from the house of Calvin Klein in London last week. Eternity Aqua will make its global travel retail debut in April. The Moodie Report attended the launch at the ultra-chic Aqua London, after conducting a personal interview with the fragrance face, supermodel Ben Hill.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/02/10
 UAE. The seventh Middle East Exclusive exhibition concluded last week on a “distinctly more positive note” compared to its predecessor event, following one of the toughest years on record, according to organisers Channels Exhibitions. The new Hosted Buyers Programme helped boost numbers, and Channels Exhibitions says that it is already looking forward to producing next year’s event from 28 February to 2 March.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/02/10
US/DUBAI. Jewellery supplier Gold Silk Inc announces today that it will be introducing a redesigned corporate logo at the IAADFS show later this month. "Today's shift to a new brand and a new look symbolises the strategic transformation under way at Gold Silk,” says CEO and President Nasib Thabet.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/02/10
 US. Belvédère Duty Free and Imperial Brands have unveiled details of the festive launch for its Florida-distilled 4 Orange Vodka at the upcoming IAADFS fair. Watch out for the “Grove Stand Girls” promotional team at the show, the companies say.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/02/10
 AUSTRALIA. Paton’s will launch a new range presented in convenient hangsell packs at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas in Orlando this month. The latest additions to the company's snacking range include chocolate-covered raisins, peanuts, raspberry jellies, liquorice bullets, almonds, and fruit & nut mix. Read on for details.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/02/10
 UK. Diageo Global Travel has strengthened its Executive Board with the appointment of Sara Springer as Innovation Director. The recent successes of Baileys Coffee, The John Walker and Johnnie Walker Double Black, together with developments in gifting, are given as examples of Springer’s impact on the business.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/02/10
 INDIA. Chivas Regal has partnered with DFS India at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to launch an innovative two-month promotion offering consumers the chance to win a trip to the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, while earning substantial discounts off purchases of the leading whisky brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/02/10
 MALAYSIA. Choc Stop International has launched its Lunar New Year promotion at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, ushering in the year of the Tiger with the new ‘Heritage of Malaysia’ chocolates from Danson.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/02/10
 NETHERLANDS. Dufri International has introduced the new Sony Bloggie camera to its broad portfolio of consumer technology. Available from this month, the lightweight camera delivers 5 megapixel still photos as well as full HD MP4 video.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/02/10
 US. Aero-Cos International, the worldwide travel retail distributor, will introduce World Gourmet Marketing's Sensible Portions range of all-natural and lower-calorie snacks to travel retail markets at the IAADFS show in Orlando this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/02/10
 SPAIN. Perfumes y Diseño, the Spanish perfumery company which creates, markets and distributes fragrances for the Tous, J. del Pozo and Roberto Verino brands, has named Benoît Deroual as its new International Director.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/02/10
 DUBAI. Pernod Ricard-owned Scotch whisky brand Royal Salute, partner of the Desert Palm UAE Nations Cup in Dubai, recently added a regal touch to a week of international polo. Read about the glittering sporting and social event in this exclusive report.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/02/10
 UK. Clogau Gold is introducing a range of lockets that contain charms inside. Using intricate and innovative designs, the Inner Charm collection is a fresh and innovative direction in personalised jewellery, the Welsh gold specialist says.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/02/10
 LUXEMBOURG. As confectionery giant Ferrero gets set to exhibit at the IAADFS show in Orlando, the Travel Retail Division is launching a channel-exclusive gift pack containing a 180g jar of Nutella spread and a collectible key ring.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/02/10
 FRANCE. LVMH has reported a "significant" improvement in performance across all business groups in the fourth quarter, noting a "solid performance" from DFS Group. In the full year, the Selective Retailing division, of which DFS is part, posted a +4% revenue rise, with group revenues down by -1%.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/02/10
 UK. Counter Intelligence Retail, a UK-based category development agency, has appointed Kevin Brocklebank as its new Head of Category Development. He will initially be heading the Diageo Category Team, optimising data to generate more in-depth insight and recommendations to enhance the company’s trading relationship with its customers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/02/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Kraft Foods’ take-over of Cadbury plc has been sealed as shareholders voted in favour of the deal. Kraft Foods CEO Irene Rosenfeld says: “The combination of Kraft Foods and Cadbury creates a global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals.”
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/02/10
 UK. Mars and World Duty Free are celebrating the arrival of a fresh concept which the brand company believes will create a new confectionery sub-category in travel retail. The Celebrations - My Way retail area was launched in World Duty Free's store at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/02/10
 UK. Wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd has finalised an agreement under which it will sell the Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky brand to The Edrington Group, makers of The Famous Grouse and The Macallan. Under the deal, BB&R will acquire The Glenrothes single malt brand from Edrington.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/02/10
 AUSTRIA. Swarovski Travel Retail has appointed Anja Zwygart as Senior Sales Manager for Europe South. Zwygart will drive the company's already strong business in this region, Vice President Travel Retail Peter Zottl exclusively tells The Moodie Report.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/02/10
 SWITZERLAND. Leading writing instruments brand Caran d’Ache last night unveiled its latest upscale retail concept at Geneva International Airport, the company’s first airport store in its home city. The Moodie Report joined brand owner, airport and concessionaire AGS for the event.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/02/10
 US. In the latest round of judging for the fifth annual Bacardi Cruise Competition, cruise line executives have chosen this year's winners in the cocktail and culinary categories. The judging event was held in Miami to choose the next Bacardi Bartender of the Year and Bacardi Chef of the Year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/02/10
 UK. Confectionery company Storck will be attending the IAADFS show in Orlando later this month as part of plans to expand into the Americas market during 2010. The travel retail division has appointed Chase International Inc to handle its brands in the US and Canada and Lucas-Calcraft in South America.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/02/10
 SPAIN. American movie star Scarlett Johansson has designed a handbag for Spanish fashion chain Mango in a charity initiative to aid victims of the Haiti earthquake. Her Haiti handbag retails at £16.90 and will be sold in more than 1,390 Mango stores.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/02/10
 US. Pepe Jeans Eyewear's new sunglasses collection spans trendy fresh styles that are focused towards younger, fashion-conscious wearers. The 34 models will take centre stage at Harston Group's IAADFS booth, alongside new Cuffwear cufflinks.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/02/10
 UK. Cadbury has revamped its travel retail operations. Jo Willey has taken the role of Acting General Manager of Cadbury's International Travel Retail division, while Lucas Roberts joins the firm as Regional Manager, Asia Pacific ITR.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/02/10
 ITALY. At the upcoming IAADFS fair, spirits company Distilleria Bottega will be showcasing an Alexander maple leaf grappa, designed to pay tribute to the Olympics, and Il Vino dei Poeti Bottega Gold Prosecco in a new holiday presentation.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/02/10
 US. Fast-growing US handbag brand Bolzano continues to extend its presence in the Caribbean and onboard the airlines as it gears up for its second showing at the IAADFS trade fair this month. Sales were brisk over Christmas, according to the company.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/02/10
 IRELAND. Butlers Chocolates, Ireland’s leading premium chocolate company, continues its global travel retail push by announcing a clutch of new duty free listings. Airport stores that will be carrying the fast-growing brand include Abu Dhabi, Moscow and Sydney.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/02/10
 BELGIUM. Upscale Belgian jewellery brand Gianfranco Bigli has unveiled its 2009-2010 winter collection majoring on gemstones with warm colours. A special Italian technique involves layering several coloured stones to create a special colour effect.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/02/10
RUSSIA. Russian Standard Vodka, Russia’s number one premium vodka, today announced that it reached a key milestone by exporting more than one million nine-litre cases in 2009, enabling the brand to achieve double-digit growth in the world’s most important premium vodka markets and chart further expansion in 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/02/10
 HONG KONG. Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) and Lancôme Travel Retail Asia Pacific have celebrated two major beauty initiatives at Hong Kong International Airport, as part of the retailer's 'Customer Focus Year 2010'. The partnership also marks the iconic brand's 75th anniversary.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/01/10
US/DENMARK. Belvédère Duty Free is teaming up with its sister company Imperial Brands Inc at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas to showcase a new-look Danzka Vodka bottle design, Sobieski Vodka and an orange-distilled spirit from Florida.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/01/10
 JAPAN. Kansai International Airport is preparing to open its new 5,600sq m KIX Airside Avenue in March, which will transform the Osaka gateway's commercial offer. The ambitious new complex will deliver a range of upscale retail and food & beverage concepts. The Moodie Report's Peter Dowling reports from Japan.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/01/10
 NETHERLANDS. Maxxium Travel Retail is celebrating the jewel in the crown of its Courvoisier portfolio, L’Essence de Courvoisier, by collaborating with Dutch diamond company Gassan Diamonds on a unique gift exclusively available at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the run-up to Valentine's Day.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/01/10
INTERNATIONAL. The Estée Lauder Companies has reported a surge of +11% in second quarter net sales (to 31 December) to US$2.26 billion. Sales for the first six months of fiscal year 2010 hit US$4.10 billion, a +4% increase over a year ago. And travel retail is playing a key role in driving growth, says the group.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/01/10
 CHINA. Luxury German fashion brand MCM has launched its first flagship boutique in Shanghai, at Three on the Bund. To celebrate, MCM held an opening event this week, attended by more than 120 dignitaries, businesspeople, socialites and celebrities.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/01/10
 US. SNI Group, owner of the Cloudz travel speciality retail concept, has partnered with Dutch electronics supplier Philips to supply a range of travel items. The Philips range for Cloudz will target a different traveller group at airports from the supplier's regular travel retail business.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/01/10
 SOUTH KOREA.The Aveda brand (part of The Estée Lauder Companies) has opened an Experience Center at The Shilla Duty Free downtown store in Seoul, Korea. The launch via South Korea's second-biggest duty free retailer represents the wellbeing brand’s debut in the worldwide travel retail channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 MEXICO. Milagro Tequila is poised to introduce a new promotional pack for travel retail at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas. The pack combines a 75cl bottle of Milagro Silver Tequila with a 37.5cl bottle of Milagro Ultra Premium Agave Nectar, described as a 100% natural, certified organic sweetener made from the agave plant.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 FRANCE. Beauté Prestige International’s (BPI) Eric Henry and Alexandre de Chaudenay tell The Moodie Report how sticking to a script of innovation, partnership and professionalism helped the house to thrive throughout last year’s economic crisis.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 INDIA. Ethos Swiss Watch Studios, a leading Indian retailer of Swiss watches, is eyeing expansion across the country's airport network. The company operates stores in Delhi International Airport T1 and T2, as well as at Bengaluru International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 FRANCE. Inter Parfums Inc has announced that its 75% owned Paris-based subsidiary, Inter Parfums SA, and Montblanc International have signed a license agreement to create and distribute perfumes and ancillary products under the Montblanc brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 ITALY. Ferragamo Parfums has confirmed that its masterbrand Tuscan Soul amenities collection will be carried onboard the Silver Spirit – Silversea’s newest luxury cruise ship – from this month. The Tuscan Soul Guest Collection, created for the amenities market, is already present in over fifty luxury hotels and ten airlines, including Singapore Airlines’ Airbus 380 First Class.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 AUSTRIA. Austrian liqueur specialist Mozart Distillerie has launched a new chocolate spirit called Mozart Dry. The 40% abv clear spirit is distilled from natural chocolate macerate and is being marketed as an exciting base for mixer drinks and cocktails.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. Fresh from winning a major packaging prize, Goldkenn is poised to exhibit its duty free exclusive Le CHEF Chocolatier Champagne Truffles at the IAADFS trade show next month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/01/10
 UK. Leading travel retailer World Duty Free has revealed that 48 bottles of Aberfeldy Single Cask Single Malt Scotch whisky were sold through two WDF airport stores in December. The limited-edition product retails at £250.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/01/10
 US. Maui Jim Sunglasses will present a quartet of Maui Jim Sport models at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas next month. The ranges, titled Big Beach, Little Beach, Honolua Bay and Thousand Peaks, come in blue, amber, burgundy and black frames.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/01/10
 US. To celebrate the US launch of Ice-Watch, Kronos America is introducing the brand's new timepiece collection at the IAADFS show in Orlando next month. Ice-Watch is enjoying success worldwide with its unisex, colourful and affordable watches.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. Frédérique Constant has launched a new range of Swiss timepieces for males aged between 12 and 16 years – Frédérique Constant Junior – supported by a new website where young men or their fathers can create a customised watch complete with a personalised engraved message.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/01/10
 CANADA. In the run-up to the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony in Vancouver on 12 February, Omega, the world’s most successful sports timekeeper, celebrates its 74-year partnership with the International Olympic Committee. The Swiss watch brand has launched several watch collections to mark the historic collaboration.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 FRANCE. Last year the L’Oréal group marked its centenary, and as part of the celebrations the L’Oréal Corporate Foundation initiated and supported the writing of 100,000 Years of Beauty, a major new five-volume work devoted to the human quest for beauty through the ages and across civilisations.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 UK. Imperial Tobacco is poised to launch West Cigarettes in a contemporary new pack design which will be rolled out successively in global travel retail from March. West’s fresh metallic look aims to add "next-generation modernity" to the brand, the group said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
IRELAND/INTERNATIONAL. Leading Irish chocolatier Butlers Chocolates will introduce its Butlers Premium Collection, a new 100g Chocolate Collection line, plus a range of 100g bars to the Americas trade at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas next month. The company will also showcase its popular range of liquor filled truffles.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Aramis and Designer Fragrances will introduce a major new feminine scent from Donna Karan, called pureDKNY, into travel retail from February. The entire fragrance concept – including ingredient sourcing, packaging and advertising – strives to be responsible, socially conscious and environmentally aware.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. The Nuance Group will be the first travel retailer to stage the 75th anniversary promotion for leading confectionery brand Kit Kat. To mark the anniversary Nestlé is launching new products and display units exclusively for travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Absolut Flavor of the Tropics, the new limited-edition flavour from the world-leading premium Absolut vodka brand, is to be launched next month in Europe and Asia. A full-scale marketing campaign will use advertising, in-store activities and tastings, moving media, and brand installations and experiences in travel retail areas.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. In a major boost to the industry, the World Health Organization has removed a proposal to ban duty and tax free liquor sales from a draft strategy paper on the harmful use of alcohol. The European Travel Retail Council, which lobbied hard against the proposals in Geneva, salutes the decision – but warns that vigilance over further regulatory threats remains critical.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
INTERNATIONAL. Mars International Travel Retail is launching eight new or updated product ranges for 2010 at the upcoming IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas in Orlando. The confectionery giant is focusing on entertainment and value for all the family in its new portfolio, with education a growing part of its ethos.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. Swiss watch manufacturer Frédérique Constant has introduced the new Manufacture timepiece for women: the Maxime Manufacture Lady, part of the new Maxime Manufacture Automatic range presented during BaselWorld 2009.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/01/10
 SPAIN/ITALY. Valentino SpA and Puig have announced a multi-year worldwide license agreement involving the creation, development and distribution of luxury fine fragrances under the Valentino brand. The agreement will be effective from 1 February 2011.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/01/10
 SINGAPORE. Nuance-Watson (Singapore) reports a strong consumer response to French luxury perfume brand Rancé, one of the many niche beauty products the retailer has championed. It is exclusive both to Asian travel retail as well as to the Singapore market.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/01/10
 AMERICAS. Rémy Cointreau Travel Retail Americas is set to take a major presence at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas next month with a full portfolio of premium products, each of which highlights a striking new activation. The line-up includes the company’s recent high-profile launches, including the Louis XIII Rare Cask de Rémy Martin, the Rémy Martin VSOP, Le Rituel par Christian Louboutin de Piper-Heidsieck, and Cointreaupolitan.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/01/10
GERMANY. Porsche Design has signed a co-operation agreement for a writing instruments range with Pelikan. Under the deal, Pelikan becomes the German design company's new licence partner and will produce high quality writing instruments under the Porsche Design brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/01/10
 NETHERLANDS. Perfetti van Melle is celebrating stellar sales results for 2009 with its sugar range. The company is now ranked a top 10 confectionery company in most regions and has also become the fastest-growing confectionery supplier, according to the latest data.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/01/10
 US. The Hershey Company will be unveiling two further skus for its Travel Retail Exclusives range at next month’s IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas in Orlando. This will be the first time Hershey’s has exhibited at IAADFS, signalling the importance of the region to the firm.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/01/10
 UK. Award-winning footwear brand Slinks is stepping into the travel retail arena with a new version of the sandal. The innovative product has a handmade leather base which can be transformed with interchangeable uppers to match a range of outfits and occasions.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/01/10
 CYPRUS. One of the highlights of New Larnaka International Airport, opened in November, is the first Kiehl’s door in Cyprus, domestic or travel retail. To celebrate, retailer CTC-ARI Airports hosted a media reception for the L'Oreal Group-owned brand recently.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 BELGIUM. Godiva will unveil its new Gems and Tablets Collections at the upcoming IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas. The Gems Collection is a line of individually wrapped chocolates featuring three varieties – Gems Truffles, Gems Caramels and Gems Thins – while the Tablets collection includes four tablets with a high cocoa content.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
FRANCE. Drinks giant Rémy Cointreau has announced a turnover of €588.8 million for the first nine months of the financial year ended December 2009 – an organic decline of -4.5% – buoyed by a strong performance from the Cognac division and good growth from the Liqueurs & Spirits divison in global travel retail, France, the UK and Italy. The group also confirms that this quarter (down -0.9% organically) reflects a continuation of the improving trend in the global market.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 TUNISIA. ATÜ Duty Free opened its newest location last month, with 2,500sq m of space in Departures and Arrivals at Enfidha International Airport in Tunisia. The Moodie Report brings you the first images of its duty free operations in a special Picture Gallery.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Leading Swiss-German cigar house Villiger Soehne will showcase its broad portfolio at the forthcoming IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas – including two new varieties that have been added to the Villiger 1888 range.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 NORDIC REGION. Viking Line’s latest Whisky Fair, held last weekend on board the M/S Cinderella from Stockholm to Mariehamn, helped drive huge interest in the category among consumers – with master classes and tastings from William Grant & Sons among the highlights.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) will be highlighting its leading confectionery brands at the upcoming IAADFS Duty Free Show of The Americas this month; the group will focus on family gifting with Smarties; informal gifting with Nestlé Swiss; and snacking and sharing, both with Kit Kat and its sharing packs range. Read on for details.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 GERMANY. Fossil Inc announces an agreement with Qatar Airways that will see the five-star airline carry an Emporio Armani watch onboard from the December issue of its Shopping Extravaganza catalogue. Additional opportunities are being explored for timepiece offerings that would be exclusive to the airline, Fossil says.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Report Print Edition, available in full through our unique online digital format. In this issue you'll find our review of 2009 and preview of 2010; we reveal our People of the Year, plus there's much, much more.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. WorldWatchReport 2010, a market study deciphering the online demand for 25 luxury watch brands, has unearthed key findings related to areas such as the emerging markets and social networking. Emerging BRIC markets already account for 12% of global demand for luxury watches on the Internet, according to the report.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
 ITALY. Italian jewellery company Antica Murrina Venezia will be attending the IAADFS show next month with its Spring/Summer 2010 collection. New lines include a collection inspired by nature and a mix-and-match beads range in which wearers can create customised looks.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/01/10
INTERNATIONAL. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has said that financial results for its second quarter ended 31 December 2009 will “exceed the company's previous expectations”. It noted in particular a strong performance from its travel retail division.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 UK. With this week’s news of Cadbury’s takeover by Kraft Foods it is all change for travel retail as the company announces the departure of General Manager Steve Brock, who played a significant role in building Cadbury's presence and reputation in the channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 US. Sheaffer Pen is to launch the Sheaffer Intensity Ballpoint Pen at the Paperworld Show in Frankfurt next month. Available in six finishes, the refillable pen has a streamlined, sleek design and is targeted at male and female professionals.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty will extend its Chloé fragrance portfolio next month with the introduction of a new trio, called Chloé Eau de Fleurs. Comprising three different scents – Lavande, Capucine and Néroli – the collection has been driven by Artistic Director Hannah MacGibbon.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 UK. Origins has unveiled a timely addition to its hydrating portfolio with High-Elevation Cream Dry Skin Relief. It will be available in travel retail from February. The product is said to deliver immediate and long-lasting hydration to overly-dry patches on both the face and body.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail will greet next month’s IAADFS show in Orlando with a strengthened team and a powerful line-up of new products. Visitors will be able to meet Regional Manager Americas Ivo Knuesel, Regional Business Development Manager for North America Peter Flanigan, and Area Business Development Manager Mathis Dreher.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 JAPAN. Shiseido is to acquire the Bare Escentuals brand, a leader within mineral-based cosmetics, for around US$1.7 billion. “The operational fit and future growth prospects make this an excellent transaction," declared Shiseido President & CEO Shinzo Maeda.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 FRANCE. Guerlain has unveiled two new men’s fragrances: Habit Rouge Gentleman Driver and Guerlain Homme L’Eau. The former, a seasonal limited edition, was inspired by the spirit of automobile racing. Guerlain Homme L’Eau is described as a “masterpiece of invigorating freshness”.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. Omega reveals details of two new watches set to take centre stage at this year's Baselworld in March. A handcrafted watch featuring the world's first Central Tourbillon movement will be displayed at the fair along with a new 38mm Speedmaster women's chronograph.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. Swatch Group is celebrating the third-best year in the company's history with group gross sales of CHF5,421 million in 2009. There was a "significant rebound in sales" in the second half, with a "phenomenal" record month of December, the company said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/01/10
 RUSSIA/SPAIN. Russian Standard Vodka has entered into a distribution agreement in Spain with Maxxium España, which is part of the sales and distribution alliance formed between Beam Global Spirits & Wine and The Edrington Group. The agreement will see Maxxium España distributing Russian Standard Original, Russian Standard Gold, Russian Standard Platinum and Imperia.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/01/10
 US. Hawaiian Host is set to introduce new multi-packs featuring Hello Kitty at the upcoming IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas. Priced between US$20 to US$22, each pack features the iconic feline character and comes with a collectible Hello Kitty keychain.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/01/10
UK. Cadbury is set to fall into American hands after the board agreed to accept a takeover bid from US rival Kraft. The terms of the deal were finalised on Tuesday, with Kraft raising its offer to 840 pence per share, plus a special dividend. UPDATED STORY.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. Following the success of the award-winning r5.5 collection, Rado is unveiling a line extension, the r5.5 Automatic. The Swiss watch maker has continued its successful collaboration with the British industrial designer Jasper Morrison.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/01/10
 UK. Luxury goods group Burberry has reported a +15% upswing in sales for the three months to 31 December 2009, boosted by the European and Asia Pacific regions. Non-apparel - including soft accessories, large leathergoods and shoes - performed strongly, the company said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/01/10
 UK. Leading jewellery supplier Tateossian has pledged to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake by donating a percentage of online sales to the RAPID UK Haiti relief effort. In addition, Tateossian employees will be donating money and clothing.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/01/10
 UK. William Grant & Sons is set to exhibit at the upcoming IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas with a strong product portfolio of international and regional spirits brands. The company has dubbed 2009 its “most successful year to date in travel retail”, having experienced growth in both volume and value terms, and is confident that it will also perform well in 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/01/10
 UK. Toy supplier Russ Berrie has announced the appointment of Lee Caddick as Duty Free Manager. He will be responsible for the duty free sales division, supported by Beckie Kington and Rebecca Dickinson, who remain Duty Free/National Account Manager and Duty Free Account Manager respectively.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/01/10
 SOUTH KOREA. Pernod Ricard-owned Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s is giving travellers at two airports the chance to watch this year’s Ballantine’s Golf Championship live, as well as the opportunity to win a place in the event’s pro-am tournament.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/01/10
 UAE. Just over two weeks remain until the seventh annual Middle East Exclusive (MEE) travel retail and luxury goods exhibition takes place in Dubai. The event, which showcases liquor, fine food, tobacco, jewellery, watches and cosmetics, will be held on 2–4 February.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/01/10
 UK. Scorpio Distributors Ltd is to bring fresh brands to the Americas market at next month's IAADFS duty free show, where it will promote its ground store business. Scorpio brands can be found in over 400 airport stores, border shops and marine operators, and this figure is set to grow.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. La Prairie has added to its eye portfolio with the new Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Eye Line Filler. The treatment is claimed to deliver an immediate plumping and lifting effect, while minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It will be available in travel retail from the end of March.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/01/10
 EUROPE. Following the success of the Whiskyfest jointly organised at Sydney Airport by The Nuance Group, Sydney Airport and Diageo in October 2009, Nuance is now staging the event across four countries and eight airports in Europe during January and February.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/01/10
 FRANCE. Eric Tarral, one of travel retail's most influential figures, has called for a fresh approach to the sector as it emerges from the 2009 crisis. He says the industry must stop relying on passenger increases and focus instead on enhancing footfall and penetration.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/01/10
 ASIA. 2009 was a banner year for Kiehl’s Travel Retail Asia with retail sales tripling those of 2008. Kiehl’s rose to the top five cosmetics brands in South Korean travel retail, generating sales of over USD$1 million with Hotel Lotte Duty Free in December.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/01/10
 FRANCE. Drinks group Pernod Ricard has reported a decline in net organic sales of around -3% for the first half of fiscal year 2009/10, ended 31 December 2009. After a -4% fall in Q1, sales improved in the second quarter.The group noted "first signs of recovery" in Asian duty free.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/01/10
 AUSTRIA. Shop-fitting group Umdasch Shop-Concept has been honoured for the third time at the EuroShop Retail Awards for outstanding retail design. This year's award winners included a project for one of its Austrian clients.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/01/10
 MONACO. ZEADES, the Monte-Carlo-based jewellery company, is celebrating its fifth birthday with a new client, a new collection and a new website. To mark the anniversary, the brand's creators have spoken openly about the challenges of entering the duty free channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/01/10
 UK. Clinique unveiled what it described as a “pioneering new skincare launch” yesterday, at Il Bottaccio, in London. Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, which targets hyperpigmentation, is said to offer prescription strength effectiveness at evening skin tone – a first for such a premium cosmetics brand. The Moodie Report was the exclusive travel retail media in attendance.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/01/10
 UK. Old Pulteney ‘WK499 Isabella Fortuna’ single malt Scotch whisky will be sold exclusively in selected World Duty Free and World of Whiskies stores in the UK before wider European distribution with selected travel retailers from April 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/01/10
 ASIA PACIFIC. The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association has written to the relevant authorities and to its 70 members throughout the Asia Pacific region urging them to help stop a move by the World Health Organization to ban duty free alcohol sales.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/01/10
 NORDIC REGION. William Grant & Sons, distributor Hans Just and leading ferry group Viking Line teamed up to launch the latest bottle of the landmark Glenfiddich 50yo Scotch Whisky into the Nordic region in late 2009 – with the ultra-premium product snapped up by a Swedish customer for €11,000. Read on for details, plus news of Viking Line's latest high-profile whisky cruise.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/01/10
 UK. Welsh jewellery company Clogau Gold is set to unveil a new collection aimed at fashion-conscious consumers during the Spring Fair International 2010, which is being held next month in the UK.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Diageo Global Travel & Middle East today announced the test launch of a key new deluxe variant of Johnnie Walker Black Label – Johnnie Walker Double Black. The new line, priced +15-20% above Black Label, will be tested exclusively in travel retail, via six key airport locations.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/01/10
 UK/SWITZERLAND. Polaroid Eyewear, a division of the US-based StyleMark Group, has established a new travel retail team to build sales and distribution in a market offering "massive untapped potential" for the brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. The Board of Cadbury plc today repeated its plea to shareholders to reject Kraft Foods’ offer for the company, which it described as “derisory”. Cadbury also released an upbeat outlook for the business for 2010 and beyond.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/01/10
 NETHERLANDS. Dutch travel retail specialist Gerzon Schiphol has reported a +4.3% rise in spend per passenger during 2009 compared to 2008. The company, a division of Gerzon Holding, holds the main fashion concession at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/01/10
 UK. After its successful debut in Canadian border stores, the Dewar's World Traveller trolley bag promotion is rolling out worldwide this month. Travellers receive the wheeled bag as a gwp with any three bottles purchased from the Dewar's premium Scotch whisky portfolio.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/01/10
 GERMANY. Porsche Design's second mobile phone will be available in a new variant, the P'9522 Black Edition, from this month. The all-black model combines matt black anodised aluminium and black mineral glass. Plus details of the brand's latest design awards.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/01/10
 FRANCE. Lancôme has extended its Rénergie skincare franchise with a new anti-ageing treatment, Rénergie Lift Volumetry. It is available now in European and Americas travel retail, and will be rolled out to Asian markets in October 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/01/10
 SPAIN. Madrid-based jewellery brand Luxenter is entering the travel retail channel following an expansion push into international markets. The company has selected special packages for both duty free shops and inflight sales from its range of five product lines, including charms.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/01/10
 UK. Estée Lauder has introduced a new foundation, Resilience Lift Extreme Radiant Lifting Makeup SPF15/PA+, to the travel retail channel. The base is said to include advanced skin-caring benefits, to help counter the signs of visible ageing.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/01/10
 SWITZERLAND. The Nuance Group has opened a “World of Wellness + Colour” boutique at Zurich International Airport’s Airside Center. The store features sought-after wellness and make-up brands in a 50sq m boutique-style environment.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/01/10
 ITALY. Italian leathergoods brand Piquadro is setting its sights on travel retail as it bucks the economic gloom with continued shop openings across Europe and Asia. Rapid expansion is taking place in the Chinese region.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/01/10
 AUSTRALIA. The big names just keep coming to Sydney Airport’s ambitiously revamped International Terminal, which will celebrate its official inauguration in May. In the latest news, powerful Malaysian travel retailer and luxury company Valiram Group has opened a new Coach store at the new-look terminal.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/01/10
 US. Marchon Eyewear has introduced the 2010 eyewear collection for ck Calvin Klein Eyewear. The modern styling of the eyewear collection will be in line with the brand’s ad campaign, captured by photographer Craig McDean.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/01/10
 L’Oréal Paris is set to expand its colour cosmetics offering in travel retail next month, with the introduction of True Match Roll’On foundation and Color Riche Anti-Ageing Serum lipstick.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/01/10
 FRANCE. Guerlain will update its lip portfolio this spring with two new lipsticks featuring high shine textures and lighter coverage. Rouge G Le Brillant is described as the “light” version of the original Rouge G, while KissKiss Strass is said to deliver a “river of rhinestones” to the lips.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/01/10
 GERMANY. Porsche Design Sport, the collaboration between adidas and Porsche Design, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2010 collection of apparel, footwear and accessories. Plus details of the company's relaunched website offering new features.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/01/10
 UK. La Mer has introduced a new 75ml version of its Lifting Face Serum, which is available now in travel retail. The Serum is said to work immediately to visibly lift skin’s appearance and restore clarity and brightness.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty Prestige is poised to update its innovative Harajuku Lovers fragrance quintet from singer Gwen Stefani with a limited-edition Sunshine Cuties collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Estée Lauder Chairman Emeritus Leonard Lauder will be among the panel speakers at the FT Business of Luxury Summit, organised by the Financial Times newspaper. The conference will be held on 13-15 June 2010 in Los Angeles.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/01/10
 FRANCE. In February Clarins will introduce its new Everlasting Foundation SPF15, a long-lasting, non-transfer base that is said to offer stay-true colour and coverage for 15 hours. New this month from the brand is a trio of exfoliators and an organic soap bar.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/01/10
US/UK. In dramatic breaking news, Kraft Foods this morning announced an enhanced, cash-driven offer for its UK rival Cadbury. Simultaneously it revealed the sale of its US frozen pizza business to Nestlé, with the Swiss company immediately ruling itself out of the race for Cadbury.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/01/10
 NORTH AMERICA. Haleybrooke International has inked a deal with Cooley Distillery, Ireland’s only independent whiskey distillery, to represent four of its award-winning Irish whiskey brands in North American travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/01/10
 NORTH AMERICA. Canada's Pillitteri Estates Winery, represented by ALFA Brands in duty free, has achieved the top ranking at the Effervescents du Monde Competition, showcasing some of the world's best sparkling wines.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/01/10
 HONG KONG. Jacques Farel Ltd, the Hong Kong-based supplier of children's products, has unveiled details of several new merchandising solutions for travel retailers, including a shop-in-shop concept. Plus news of a 2010 World Cup football range for children.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/01/10
 AUSTRIA. Swarovski Travel Retail has named Philip Loher as its new Inflight Sales Manager, taking over from Erin Kollmuss, who retired at the end of 2009.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/01/10
 US. Patrón Spirits International has finalised new inflight listings and pouring agreements with several major airlines for its ultra-premium Patrón tequila. The spirits brand is now available in 114 airports across the globe and almost 700 duty free outlets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/01/10
 UK. Paco Rabanne has marked the first birthday of its 1 Million fragrance by creating a precious limited-edition presentation of the perfume, called 1 Million 18 Carat and retailing at €42,000. It has been available exclusively in the UK via WDF’s World Duty Free store in London Heathrow Terminal 3 since 10 December.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 FRANCE. Parfums Givenchy will introduce two new women’s fragrances in first-half 2010: Dance with Givenchy and Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 SPAIN. Young fashion designer Moises de la Renta is designing a limited-edition collection of T-shirts exclusively for Spanish retail chain Mango, reinterpreting the garment in new ways.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 US. Coty Prestige and Sarah Jessica Parker have created what is described as the ultimate fragrance accessory for an adventure in fashion: New feminine fragrance SJP NYC will be launched into travel retail worldwide from March.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 US. Smashbox Cosmetics has unveiled its Spring 2010 colour collection, called Heartbreaker. Described as a fun and flirty line, it features Smashbox’s debut fragrance, presented in an innovative roll-on dispenser.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 FRANCE. Anne Valentin has been appointed to replace Jean-François Ninu as General Manager of Travel Retail Europe, Middle East and Africa, L'Oréal Produits de Luxe International has announced.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 ITALY. Leading eyewear company The Marcolin Group and Italian fashion brand Cavalli Group have announced the renewal of licensing agreements for Roberto Cavalli Eyewear and Just Cavalli Eyewear until 2015.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 FRANCE. Camus has collected a handful of prestigious awards for its flagship super-premium brand Camus Cuvée 3.128 and two of its Ile de Ré Cognacs.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. The Estée Lauder Companies’ GoodSkin Labs has further extended its anti-ageing portfolio with Sculptinex Instant ReSculpting Face Treatment with Tensine and Resveratrol. The product is rolling out in travel retail this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Braun has announced a series of organisational changes in its International Affiliated Markets/Duty Free department, effective this month. The company will also introduce several range changes and extensions for the first time at the upcoming IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 UK. Luvvies, the new soft bean bag characters introduced by Russ Berrie at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition, have proved such a hit that the company has added a twin and trio pack for airlines.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/01/10
 CUBA. Habanos has introduced a replica of an ancient Montecristo humidor in a limited-edition production run of 350 cases worldwide. The completely handmade humidor contains 50 Montecristo Double Coronas.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/12/09
 UAE. Leading vodka brand Absolut has presented a specially printed Absolut bottle to Dubai Duty Free in recognition of its achievement in becoming the world’s number one airport retailer last year, and to mark its 26th anniversary on 20 December.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/12/09
 FRANCE. It’s been an interesting year for Olivier Teboul, who was named head of L’Oréal travel retail's new Global Marketing operation in late 2008. He tells The Moodie Report how the economic crisis has prompted L’Oréal to implement a change of mind-set with its marketing – and why he believes reinterpreting and supporting the group’s classic, major pillars is just as important as promoting its new launches.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/12/09
 RUSSIA. Russian Standard Vodka has been named the St Petersburg region’s top exporter in 2009 in the category of alcohol production. Russian Standard Vodka CEO Ilya Blinov received the award at a ceremony in St Petersburg, where Russian Standard Vodka is produced.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/12/09
 LUXEMBOURG. SPI Group, the owner of Stolichnaya Vodka, has introduced the newest flavour addition to its premium portfolio, named Stolichnaya Gala Applik. “Stoli Gala Applik complements our existing brand mix and reinforces our place as the pioneer in flavoured vodkas,” said SPI Group Partner Andrey Skurikhin.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/12/09
 UK. Jo Malone has extended its travel retail presence with the opening of a 77sq m free-standing store at London Gatwick North terminal. The shop incorporates many signature elements from the brand’s flagship London store, including a Tasting Bar, where customers can experience the Art of Fragrance Combining.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/12/09
 UAE. Beauty Contact made its debut appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition with a preview of the latest additions to its Cadillac Fragrances portfolio, including a new woman’s fragrance as well as Cadillac LITE, developed specially for Asian markets. The company is also launching two new fragrances from it Madonna Nudes 1979 line – Musical and Sensual.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Luxury leathergoods company MCM sponsored a United Nations awards gala held in New York earlier this month that celebrated the organisation's media correspondents. In other news, the German brand links up with BMW in a charity initiative.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/12/09
 PHILIPPINES. Duty Free Philippines has rolled out a festive promotion with leading US confectionery brand Hershey’s. Among the generous prizes on offer to travelling customers are a house, three cars and 28 motorbikes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/12/09
 UK. Travalo's silver-coloured portable fragrance atomiser is the brand's best-selling model in the run-up to Christmas, according to its travel retail distributor, Market Connections. Pink and gold versions are also available.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 SPAIN. Spanish wine maker Codorníu has announced the launch of new luxury gift packaging for its prestigious Cava Codorníu Selección Raventós Brut, exclusively for travel retailers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 SWITZERLAND. The Nuance Group is celebrating the holiday season in style at Zurich Airport, with a Christmas Market taking centre stage within the location’s holiday shopping offer. Located at the Airside Center’s main promotion area, it features elements typically found in downtown department stores during the festive season.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 UK. Urban Retreat creator George Hammer has launched a unique charity brand concept called All for Eve, in honour and memory of his sister-in-law, Nadia. “The company’s sole purpose is to create much-needed research funds for and greater awareness of gynaecological cancers,” Hammer stated.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 FRANCE. Leading travel retailer Aelia Group last week opened a newly renovated Hédiard fine food store at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport Terminal 1, the first of a number of new openings at the French regional airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Oman Airport Management Company Commercial Manager Stephen Brown has won a personalised case of Johnnie Walker Black Label in The Moodie Report’s year-end readers’ competition held in association with Diageo Global Travel & Middle East.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 PORTUGAL. Austrian crystal specialist Swarovski opened a boutique yesterday at Porto Airport, owned and operated by Swarovski. Two downtown flagship stores have also begun trading recently.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 US. SA Fragrances, maker of the Annika Sorenstam fragrance, has teamed up with another sports star, having signed a global licensing agreement with US racing driver Danica Patrick to develop and market a Danica Patrick fragrance line. Danica Patrick for Her will make its retail debut in Spring 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/12/09
 AUSTRALIA. Leading travel retail confectionery company Paton’s names Nick Diacon as Business Manager Asia Pacific and Subcontinent and, in product news, launches a premium line of souvenir gift boxes containing macadamia nut pralines.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/12/09
 US. Tumi, the leading US manufacturer of travel, business and lifestyle accessories, introduces new brightly coloured lines for spring/summer 2010, together with a DFS-exclusive travel bag collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/12/09
 MALAYSIA. Choc Stop International is running Ferrero Rocher’s Golden Moments promotion at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport until 25 January 2010. The campaign focuses on the brand's latest travel retail exclusive, Ferrero Rocher Golden Edition.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty Prestige will extend its Davidoff Adventure franchise in February 2010 with a new version, Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche. The scent will again be fronted by actor Ewan McGregor in selected markets worldwide.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/12/09
 UK. Origins is poised to introduce a new skincare product in January 2010. Origins Starting Over™ Age-erasing Moisturizer with Mimosa is said to visibly level lines and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, thanks to nature not needles.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/12/09
 US. Bolzano reports continued success in travel retail as the US-based handbag brand unveils details of new listings in ground shops and onboard airlines.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/12/09
 FRANCE. Beauté Prestige International (BPI) is to continue its strategy of innovation and unpredictability, with new wood versions of its L’Eau d’Issey and L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme fragrance classics. The limited editions will be available from next March.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Sung-Joo Kim, Chairperson of the Sungjoo Group and the owner of luxury fashion brand MCM, has received Ernst & Young's prestigious 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/12/09
 ASIA PACIFIC. From December 2008 to October 2009, Bacardi Travel Retail Asia Pacific ran the innovative 'Dewar’s Engraving' programme in six international airports across Asia Pacific with each location turning in stellar results.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/12/09
 AUSTRIA. Austrian enamel jewellery specialist Frey Wille has opened two shop-in-shops in key airports as it seeks to expand its presence in the duty free sector. "Our plan for 2010 is further development in duty free, focusing on establishing a presence in Far Eastern duty free and South America,” says Duty Free Director Wessam Elmona.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/12/09
 GERMANY. German luxury brand Etienne Aigner is flying high with a listing onboard Qatar Airways for a men's wallet, while Singapore Airlines will be the first carrier to launch a product from the new Piccolina travel collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/12/09
 SWITZERLAND. Premium house La Prairie has resolutely refused to push the panic button this year, despite the global economic turmoil that has enveloped the travel retail beauty business. Managing Director of Travel Retail/Duty Free Worldwide and Distributor Markets Europe and Middle East Maike Kiessling tells The Moodie Report how the brand has sustained its commitment to innovation and service – and reveals plans for a new specialist flagship airport store in Buenos Aires.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail has created a new Rémy Martin VSOP Frozen promotion, where the Cognac brand is served chilled at key airport outlets. Read on for details.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/12/09
INTERNATIONAL. To mark a highly successful year of celebrations for Johnnie Walker Black Label's centenary campaign, Diageo Global Travel & Middle East is offering The Moodie Report’s retailer and airport company readers the chance to win a personalised case of the deluxe Scotch whisky blend. Entries close on Tuesday.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/12/09
 US. Falic Fashion Group unveiled its new Perry Ellis Platinum Label fragrances for men and women at the TFWA World Exhibition in October. The upscale lines are a more urban continuation of the classic Perry Ellis signature fragrances.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/12/09
 GERMANY. Montblanc has launched in travel retail the Montblanc Meisterstück Special Edition for UNICEF - the company's first pen specially developed and designed for the children's aid organisation. The 'Signature for Good' product benefits UNICEF's worldwide education and literacy programmes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/12/09
 US. American lifestyle company Fossil Inc harbours ambitious plans for expansion in the travel retail channel. At the TFWA World Exhibition in October, Fossil (Europe) GmbH EMEA and Travel Retail Managing Director Robert Christiano told The Moodie Report that boosting the brand's visibility was his number one priority.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. The use of social networking media is among the major issues facing the luxury goods industry in the new luxury environment, the 2009 Luxury Briefing Conference heard last month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/12/09
 FRANCE. Clarins has extended its Multi-Active skincare line with a new treatment, called Multi-Active Night Youth Recovery. It is described as the ideal age-fighting, anti-stress partner for the brand’s Multi-Active Day franchise.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty has unveiled a new limited-edition Garland version of its Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrance. Designed to encourage wearers to daydream about the spring/summer season, the scent will be available worldwide from February 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/12/09
 UK. In an extension of its ‘Leave an Impression’ marketing campaign, Ballantine’s is collaborating with a pavement artist to create artwork inspired by the Scotch whisky brand outside London Heathrow Terminal 3. Various related activities will take place to drive customers to World Duty Free's store inside the terminal.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/12/09
 UAE. Ajmal Perfumes, a family-owned fragrance house based in Dubai, made its first appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition in October as part of its international expansion strategy. “Our vision is to be a globally recognised luxury brand within the next five years,” says Deputy General Manager Abdulla Ajmal.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/12/09
 CUBA. Habanos has unveiled an exciting programme for its 12th annual Habanos Festival, which will take place in Cuba on 22-26 February 2010. Activities will include an international seminar, cigar rolling master classes, as well as a trade exhibition.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/12/09
 US. Tom Ford Beauty has expanded its fragrance portfolio with the new Private Blend White Musk Collection, available now in selected travel retail doors. As the name suggests, the quartet showcases the versatility of musk. The brand has also unveiled a new masculine scent called Tom Ford Grey Vetiver.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/12/09
 UK. Ben Roberts, Managing Director of Welsh jewellery brand Clogau Gold, has been awarded a top business accolade in the UK. The company exhibited its jewellery collections at the TFWA World Exhibition in October as it expands its sales in travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/12/09
 US. While much of the beauty industry has been struggling to keep its head above water this year, Smashbox Cosmetics is riding high on the crest of a wave that has seen sales grow by around +25%. CEO/Owner Dean Factor and President Budd Taylor tell The Moodie Report the secret of their success.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/12/09
 SINGAPORE. The Louis XIII Rare Cask, priced at €10,000, has made its global travel retail debut with DFS at Singapore Changi Airport, following its unveiling at the TFWA World Exhibition in October. DFS Director of Spirits Brooke Supernaw notes: “The exclusive global launch of Louis XIII Rare Cask... is a perfect illustration of the strong commitment of DFS to offer outstanding products in ‘avant-première’ to our travelling consumers."
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/12/09
 SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group today called a tender for two brand name delicatessen shop concessions at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2. The units measure 80sq m and 30sq m, and the concessions run for three years from May 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/12/09
 AUSTRALIA. Michael Edwards is about to publish the 26th annual edition of his Fragrances of the World guidebook, which features 7,000 fragrances, including 800 new launches. One of the most notable trends in the industry comes from the growth in niche products, he says.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/12/09
 GERMANY. Hugo Boss has appointed Georg Faisst as its new Head of Travel Retail. He will replace Inge de Groot who leaves the company for personal reasons. In addition, in order to consolidate all international activities of Hugo Boss AG, the travel retail department will be based in Switzerland from January.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. In its latest strategy paper the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched what the European Travel Retail Council calls a “direct attack” on sales of duty free liquor. The paper, which could be adopted as policy in mid-2010, recommends taxing liquor sales to international travellers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/12/09
 GERMANY. The Nuance Group has expanded its retail portfolio at Düsseldorf Airport by opening a stand-alone boutique for German fashion brand René Lezard. This is the second René Lezard store in Nuance's portfolio to begin trading, following the boutique at Hamburg Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/12/09
 BELGIUM. Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus has run a high-profile promotion at Brussels Airport to launch its new gourmet product, the Sommelier Collection, which combines wine and chocolate.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/09
INTERNATIONAL. To mark a highly successful year of celebrations for Johnnie Walker Black Label's centenary campaign, Diageo Global Travel & Middle East is offering The Moodie Report’s retailer and airport company readers the chance to win a personalised case of the deluxe Scotch whisky blend. Read on for details.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/09
 FRANCE/ITALY. Coty has further strengthened its prestige fragrance portfolio via a new license agreement with luxury Italian lifestyle brand Bottega Veneta.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/09
 AUSTRALIA. Leading children’s retailer Seed is to open its latest store at Sydney Airport’s new International Terminal at the end of December. The company specialises in high-quality clothing for children from zero to ten years old.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/09
 AUSTRALIA. Following its success at Adelaide International Airport, native Australian skincare range Sasy n Savy is now available at Gold Coast Airport. “We are honoured to be working with Duty Free Stores Australia and to be given the opportunity to hold a strong retail presence alongside global luxury brands,” commented Managing Director Samea Maakrun.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/09
 UK. Bobbi Brown has created a new travel retail exclusive, called the Hydrating Eye Set. The kit is said to contain the perfect everyday skin care regimen for home or travel. Also new this month is a limited-edition trio of travel-size Shimmer Bricks.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/09
 BELGIUM. Belgian chocolatier Leonidas displayed its latest Mickey Mouse-themed gift box alongside a host of novelties from its travel retail selection at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/12/09
 US. US lifestyle company Fossil Inc has announced the opening of an 80sq m store at Düsseldorf Airport carrying a wide range of accessories, including fashion watches, jewellery, handbags, small leathergoods and sunglasses.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. In September, fast-growing confectionery group Ferrero created a new stand-alone Travel Market Division to handle its burgeoning travel retail business worldwide. The division’s newly appointed General Manager Giannicola Losacco spoke to The Moodie Report about the significance of the move, and about his ambitions for the group’s travel business.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/12/09
 FRANCE. Lancôme (L'Oréal Produits de Luxe International) has announced the future arrival of actress Julia Roberts as the new ambassadress for the French beauty brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/12/09
 UK. Chivas Brothers has been named IWSC Distiller of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). The Pernod Ricard-owned Scotch whisky and premium gin business also swept up the trophies for best gin, best single malt Scotch whisky under 15 years, as well as eight gold ‘Best in Class’ medals.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/12/09
 UK. Storck introduced new pouch bags for its merci brand at the TFWA World Exhibition in October. Further developments are in the pipeline for 2010, including a focus on display and merchandising at point of sale.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/12/09
 GERMANY. Arnold André, one of Germany's leading tobacco products manufacturers, has launched the Vasco da Gama Whisky Cigar flavoured with Scotch whisky, which joins the existing port-matured cigar line.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 UK. Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail, in partnership with World Duty Free, launched a Winter Chill promotion last month at London Heathrow Terminal 3. Featuring snow scenes and icicles, travellers were invited to sample cocktails at a specially designed cocktail bar.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 AUSTRIA. Leading watch producer Jacques Lemans introduced the new ISEE Energywatch at the TFWA World Exhibition, claiming that it can boost overall well-being by improving the quality of the wearer’s sleep, as well as invigorating the immune system.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 SWITZERLAND. Luxury Belgian chocolate brand Bruyerre marked its first presence at the TFWA World Exhibition with an array of gifting innovations, including bouquets of red roses made entirely from chocolate. Bruyerre is represented in travel retail by Francis Selection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 UK. MAC goes back to Black and prepares to party with colourful new collections for the 2009 Holiday season. Prepare to indulge in Style Black, Mischief Makers, Magic, Mirth and Mischief – and the new Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 ITALY. Caffè Florian unveiled its latest exclusive gourmet products at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition and has announced further coffee shop openings across the world. Further expansion is in the pipeline under a new management team.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty Prestige will further expand its Jennifer Lopez fragrance portfolio with a new feminine scent, called Blue Glow by JLo. It will be available worldwide from February 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 SPAIN. Puig has introduced a new flagship masculine fragrance from Carolina Herrera, called CH Men – a partner for the brand’s feminine CH Carolina Herrera scent.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/12/09
 UK. Baileys Visibility Day, an annual event organised by brand owner Diageo and held this year on 19 November, successfully delivered a colourful vision of the world’s number one liqueur in travel retail outlets across the globe.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
INTERNATIONAL. Diageo Global Travel & Middle East is closing out its high-profile, year-long Johnnie Walker Black Label centenary campaign in spectacular style by offering travelling shoppers the chance to win a bespoke personalised case of the deluxe Scotch whisky blend. Plus, in a special year-end finale, retailer and airport company readers of The Moodie Report have their own chance to win one of these great collector’s items.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
 UK. Sekonda, the UK's best-selling watch brand, showed buyers its diverse collection of classic and fashion styles for the first time at travel retail's premier trade event in Cannes. Highlights included new Seksy models and display units specially designed for travel retail operators.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
 UK/IRELAND. McArthurGlen Luxury Retail's Collezioni shopping mall at Dublin Airport is poised to welcome Superdry early next year in the UK fashion brand's first stand-alone store in Ireland. Superdry will complete Collezioni's retail offer in Terminal 1.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
 UK. Last week, at the uber-chic One Marylebone Osnaburgh Terrace in London, Coty Prestige unveiled the new signature feminine fragrance from fashion house Balenciaga. Called Balenciaga Paris, the scent will begin rolling out in travel retail, in very selected distribution, from February 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
 THAILAND. To celebrate the launch of its new Essentielle Eau de Parfum, Kenzo scattered 10,000 scented poppies around the duty free area of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, in partnership with JCDecaux Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
 FRANCE. The L’Oréal group introduced a major promotional campaign for the new Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne feminine fragrance last month, at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal E. The event is a partnership effort between YSL, Aelia, JC Decaux and Aéroports de Paris.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
 FRANCE. Koto Parfums, the French children’s fragrance specialist, has announced more listings for its Hello Kitty fragrance in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/12/09
 MONACO. Chivas Regal and Christian Lacroix are celebrating winning the Jury Prize at the Monaco Formes de Luxe 2009 Awards for its Chivas 12 Magnum by Christian Lacroix. It is the first time that such an award has ever been presented to a spirits brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/12/09
 AUSTRIA. Water is the theme of Austrian crystal specialist Swarovski's Out of the Blue collection of jewellery and accessories for Spring/Summer 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/12/09
 FRANCE. French leathergoods company Longchamp has reported international sales, including travel retail, up by +3% for the year to September 2009, according to International Director Stéphane Beraud. Sales in Germany and across the Asia Pacific region are booming, he says.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/12/09
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail has reported positive results for the ‘Enjoy the Alpine Goodness of Milka’ promotional campaign, which was supported by the recreation of an 'Alpine world' in-store and sampling activities.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/12/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Ballantine’s has underlined its commitment to the world of golf with its recent appointment of Ryder Cup golfer Graeme McDowell as its Global Brand Ambassador, as well as its sponsorship of The Omega Mission Hills World Cup of Golf, which took place from 26-29 November in Shenzhen, China.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/11/09
 US. Bijoux Terner, the single-price retail concept, boasts almost 600 “Luxury Boutiques” in 60 countries on six continents that sell all items for around US$10. The product range is also expanding just as rapidly, the company tells The Moodie Report.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/11/09
 GREECE/INTERNATIONAL. Over the past 27 years, Folli Follie has become a highly diversified and internationalised brand owner, distributor and retail group. Now the company wants to become recognised as a truly global brand, says Chairman Dimitrios Koutsolioutsos.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/11/09
 HONG KONG. Scental Travel Retail Asia Pacific has opened its first Giorgio Armani Beauty Boutique with DFS Group, in Asia Pacific travel retail. The 31sq m outlet, located at the entrance of the beauty zone of the newly renovated DFS Galleria Sun Plaza, in Hong Kong’s luxury Tsim Sha Tsui shopping area, opened in October.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/11/09
 SWITZERLAND. Just four weeks into his new role as CEO of Bally, Berndt Hauptkorn tells The Moodie Report about his ambitious plans for the Swiss luxury house. He reveals how two key airport locations have been pivotal in establishing Bally as one of the all-time best-selling travel retail luxury labels.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/11/09
 UK. Travalo, a refillable perfume atomiser, has become the number one selling gift item onboard one of the UK’s largest airlines – just three weeks after its launch into the travel retail channel via its distributor Market Connections.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/11/09
SPAIN. Mango has opened its first store in Iraq as part of the Spanish fashion company's continued international expansion. The firm is now present in every country in the Middle East.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/11/09
 FRANCE. Beauté Prestige International and its Narciso Rodriguez fragrance portfolio were a key feature onboard the inaugural Air France A380 flights from Paris to New York and New York to Paris, which took place on 20 and 21 November.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/11/09
 UK. Estée Lauder has extended its luxury Re-Nutriv range with a new product, Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Creme Extra Rich. It is being launched into travel retail this month. The brand has also created two new travel retail exclusive sets, for its Re-Nutriv skincare and Sensuous fragrance franchises, respectively.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/11/09
 UK. Luxury British spa and skincare brand Elemis has set its sights on expanding its travel retail presence, both on the ground and inflight. “Travel retail constitutes Phase Two of the brand’s global development,” Managing Director Séan Harrington told The Moodie Report at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/11/09
 UK. Jo Malone has unveiled several new sets in time for the key Christmas gifting period; Pomegranate Noir and Pine & Eucalyptus are a key feature. All items are available in travel retail from this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/11/09
 FRANCE. Clarins has unveiled a new skincare line aimed at younger consumers, called Daily Energizer. It will be available in European travel retail from January.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/11/09
 UK. Bacardi Global Travel Retail has announced it is expanding the limited-edition launch of Aberfeldy 18 Year Old ‘Single Cask’ to celebrate the re-opening of World Duty Free’s newly renovated store at Edinburgh International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/11/09
 NORWAY/DENMARK. The Max Factor brand has made its travel retail debut in partnership with Gebr Heinemann. The cosmetics brand is now available at duty free shops in Norway and Denmark, countries in which it already enjoys a strong domestic market position. Further travel retail roll-outs are scheduled for 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/11/09
 OMAN. The house of Amouage has created a new Travel Spray Collection for women. Described as the perfect accessory, the travel spray is presented in a frosted holder and accompanied by five 10ml refillable vials of Amouage’s most popular fragrances: Lyric, Jubilation 25, Reflection, Gold and Dia.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/11/09
 FRANCE/UK. Scorpio Distributors and Clarins Group have extended their current distribution contract to include the latter’s cosmetics products to UK and selected European airlines. The extension is a further development of an original agreement to distribute Clarins Group fragrances, which has been in place for the past 12 months.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty Prestige will introduce a new limited-edition feminine fragrance from designer Vera Wang, called Glam Princess, in February 2010. The scent is described as a fantasy fragrance for a pink carpet princess.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/11/09
 MIDDLE EAST. Innovation, investment and quality will be key themes in the growth of Davidoff Cigars in the Middle East, the leading cigar company tells us.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/11/09
 SPAIN. Leading Spanish wine maker Torres has revealed that its sales are booming onboard Viking Line ships despite the challenging market conditions. And, in a major move, Torres entered the bag-in-box market earlier this year, which has spurred sales in Scandinavia.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/11/09
 UK. Bombay Sapphire has launched a new gift pack, containing a one-litre bottle of gin and a recipe booklet, exclusively across travel retail. Bombay Sapphire Reign is the latest in the brand’s series of 'Inspired' gift packs, designed to appeal to style-conscious consumers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/11/09
 UAE. Dubai Duty Free has been selected as the first airport retail operation in the Middle East – and only the second in the world – to carry the exclusive Tom Ford Private Blend Collection. The line of 13 signature, unisex fragrances will be available from this month in Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/11/09
 MALAYSIA. Choc Stop International, the award-winning chocolate shop at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, has unveiled details of an activity-packed promotion offering passengers thousands of Mars M&M's free gifts, special offers and interactive games.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Diageo Global Travel & Middle East (GTME) has launched the redesigned Tanqueray London Dry gin bottle – a key aspect of a global creative campaign developed to support the Tanqueray brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/09
 AUSTRALIA. The Nuance Group has opened an Apple Shop at Sydney Airport’s new-look International Terminal (T1) as part of a major expansion of the retailer’s operations; the outlet showcases Apple’s iconic product range of Mac computers, software, the latest iPods and the new MacBook.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/09
 UK. Origins has created a new product to address the skin’s unique night-time needs, called Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Mask. The brand has also introduced what it describes as a new category of foundation: Multi-Grain™ Makeup SPF 14. Both products began rolling out in travel retail this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/09
 FRANCE. Dufry has been awarded the gastronomy retail concession at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport Terminal 2, The Moodie Report understands reliably. The move enhances the company's position at the southern French location, where earlier this year it won the contract for three new fashion stores.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/09
 GERMANY. Mãurer & Wirtz has signed a licensing agreement with designer Michael Michalsky to create a Michalsky fragrance and body care line in early 2010. Mãurer & Wirtz has also signed a fragrance deal with Swiss fashion and lifestyle brand Strellson.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/09
 FRANCE. Edgy, niche fragrance house Juliette Has A Gun has extended its product portfolio with a new scent called Calamity J. In line with the house’s subversive positioning, this new line is described by its creator, Romano Ricci, as a “masculine fragrance dedicated to women.”
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/11/09
 GERMANY. German design firm Porsche Design’s travel retail business has surged by more than +170% over the past two years, according to President & CEO Dr Juergen Gessler in an interview with The Moodie Report. Product news includes the launch of a second fragrance, “The Essence Intense”, and fashion items for men and women.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/11/09
 MIDDLE EAST. Qatar Duty Free has won the award for Mars International Travel Retail (MITR) Middle East Duty Free Retailer of the Year. The prize is presented to the retailer with the highest percentage sales growth of Mars International's products each year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. After just three months in his new role as Managing Director Global Travel Retail Division, Andrew Carter knows what needs to be achieved and is ready to deliver it. His plans include a commitment to double the size of the business in five years.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/11/09
 US. After its second showing at the TFWA World Exhibition this year Hershey’s Travel Retail has launched a wide range of travel retail exclusive products, reaffirming its commitment to the channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Japanese conglomerate Itochu Corporation unveiled major retail and product developments for its brand LeSportsac during the TFWA World Exhibition. The whimsical bag brand is expanding rapidly in mainland China, among other locations.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Coty has unveiled the new Marc Jacobs 2010 Splash Collection. The three limited-edition fragrances – Apple, Pomegranate and Biscotti – were reportedly inspired by an array of macaroons in a Paris patisserie, and are described as the perfect summer treat.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/11/09
 UK. World Duty Free's store in London Heathrow T5 has just been allocated the first presentations of Champagne Piper-Heidsieck’s Le Rituel par Christian Louboutin. The limited-edition stiletto-themed gift box went on sale exclusively at World Duty Free earlier this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
INTERNATIONAL. The 2009 Luxury Briefing Conference will focus on the new luxury environment amid challenging times. The annual event, aimed at the luxury goods industry, will be held this week at the RIBA Building in London on 19 November.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 SINGAPORE. Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has announced yet another brand launch ahead of the country’s downtown department stores. Couture Couture, Juicy Couture’s (Elizabeth Arden) new fragrance line, is now available at Nuance-Watson's Perfumes & Cosmetics stores at Singapore Changi Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 SOUTH KOREA. South Korean tobacco products company KT&G unveiled the new ESSE Black and Silver cigarettes at the TFWA World Exhibition last month – its latest strategy in reaching out to “the more modern and sophisticated urban consumer”. KT&G has also reported growth in export volume in the third quarter of 2009 of +33.9% to 10.0 billion sticks, with sales soaring in the major markets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 SOUTH KOREA. On 16 October, Scental Luxury Products Travel Retail Asia Pacific – in partnership with The Shilla Group – opened two new Kiehl’s travel retail boutiques in Korea: one in downtown Seoul at Shilla Hotel; and one at Incheon International Airport, in the concourse terminal.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 US. Smashbox is helping consumers discover the beauty of both getting and giving with its Wish Holiday Collection. For each purchase from the Wish collection, the brand will donate US$1 to the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organisation that provides medical care, life-saving research and education to sick and injured children.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 CYPRUS. Luxury leathergoods company MCM has opened a personalised shop-in-shop at Larnaka’s new Zenon International Airport. The 20sq m area features a selection from the Autumn Winter 2009 collection and is located among other designer brands such as Loewe, Longchamp, Furla and Guess.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 UK. Diageo's travel retail team has unveiled its new Christmas campaign for the world’s number one ranked liqueur brand, centred on gifting and driving impulse sales. The team is also being deployed worldwide to support its customers on Baileys Visibility Day, 19 November.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 AUSTRALIA. Equss presented a sleeker brand image backed by new collections and packaging at the TFWA World Exhibition last month. The Australian jewellery company has also launched a new website to keep its customers up-to-date with its latest happenings.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Hunting World's latest ‘Borneo Bag’ to help save wild elephants in Borneo is proving a hit in Japan, where Japan Airlines sold out of its exclusive version twice in a single month, according to the brand owner Itochu Corporation.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/11/09
 SWITZERLAND. High-end writing instruments manufacturer Caran d’Ache introduced its new Ecridor Rotation pen inspired by the ultra-modern architecture of the Dynamic Tower in Dubai at the TFWA World Exhibition.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/11/09
 MOLDOVA. Le Bridge Travel Retail last night inaugurated its operations with a spectacular event in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, attended by The Moodie Report. The retailer is set to open one airport store and five border stores in the country.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/11/09
 UK. Imperial Tobacco is set to roll out redesigned Davidoff Cigarettes packs in early 2010, following their official launch at the TFWA World Exhibition last month. The pack design boasts a minimalist look and a pearlescent finish.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/11/09
 NETHERLANDS. Dutch confectionery giant Perfetti van Melle, producer of the Mentos and Chupa Chups brands, unveiled its 2010 range for travel retailers at the TFWA World Exhibition, including limited-edition products and new display units.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/11/09
 US. IBW Inc, the distribution arm of Falic Fashion Group, presented Ed Hardy's latest Hearts & Daggers fragrances and the first fragrance line from denim brand True Religion at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition. In addition, fashion designer Christian Audigier's signature fragrance is being introduced to travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/11/09
 BELGIUM. TFWA World Exhibition saw the colourful debut of the unisex Ice-Watch watch brand, featuring 100% Belgian design. The matching outer packaging is designed to be original, playful, reusable and useful.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division has appointed Trent Russell as Global Marketing Director. The Australian, who replaces Gary Chau, was formerly Marketing Director for Bacardi China.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/11/09
 UAE. Scotch whisky aficionados have the chance to bid for one of the first six bottles of The John Walker, Diageo’s new ultra-premium Scotch whisky – and help out a deserving cause in the process. BIDDING NOW CLOSED.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/11/09
 UK. Bobbi Brown has unveiled its new Holiday collection, which features a number of limited-edition palettes for eyes, lips and cheeks. The line is available now in international travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/11/09
 FRANCE. Guerlain has unveiled a new Cherry Blossom Collection, which will be launched in spring 2010. The make-up look, devised by Creative Director Oliver Echaudemaison, is described as fresh, luminous and tender – “la vie en rose” with an Asian twist. The collection also includes a limited-edition version of the brand’s Insolence feminine fragrance.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/11/09
 MIDDLE EAST. Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division has launched a promotion called Dewar’s Gold Rush in partnership with duty free stores in five Gulf region airports — Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Muscat and Doha. Consumers stand to win instant prizes and a grand prize of a gold bar. Sales have surged, with growth of up to +1,700% in Qatar Airport alone.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/11/09
 FRANCE. Shiseido presented a number of novelties across its skincare, make-up and fragrance portfolio at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Among them was the latest addition to the brand’s flagship Bio-Performance franchise, Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum, which will be rolled out in travel retail from February 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/11/09
 UK. Following its success with World Duty Free, UK children's eyewear specialist Zoobug has entered the travel retail sector, exhibiting for the first time at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Pernod Ricard has announced that Havana Club Máximo Extra Añejo ultra-premium rum will be launched at Istanbul Airport in December. The Turkish gateway will be the next European travel retail outlet to introduce the €1,400 handcrafted decanter.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/11/09
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail has reported an “excellent response” to its 2010 novelties at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last month, particularly Toblerone Tobelle, which offers thin and refined pieces of Toblerone Swiss milk chocolate in a gift box. Feedback was so positive that Kraft is bringing forward the launch date of Toblerone Tobelle, the company said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Sales of sunglasses in travel retail could double in the next five years under ambitious plans set out at a recent workshop hosted by Italian eyewear group Luxottica. We report on the thinking behind the company’s ambitions and some of the findings to emerge at the Cannes workshop.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/11/09
INTERNATIONAL. Cadbury has bluntly rejected Kraft Food’s unsolicited takeover bid, announced yesterday. Chairman Roger Carr said: “Kraft's offer does not come remotely close to reflecting the true value of our company.”
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/11/09
 DENMARK. Danish company Toms Confectionery Group, owner of the Anthon Berg chocolate brand, has underlined the importance of its travel retail strategy as it seeks to grow sales in the channel, particularly focusing on Asia and the Middle East regions.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/11/09
 SINGAPORE. Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has unveiled its new-look Perfumes & Cosmetics megastore in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, following two months of extensive construction and refurbishment. Spanning around 540sq m of retail space, the new megastore is about +26% larger than the previous outlet.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Nestlé International Travel Retail revealed its product line-up for 2010 and some major strategic initiatives – including its new ‘perfect store’ concept – at the TFWA World Exhibition last month. The concept, born from years of extensive shopper and consumer research, is designed to achieve one simple vision for the confectionery category: “to drive confectionery into every basket, every time”.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/11/09
 INTERNATIONAL. The International Association for Human Values has awarded MCM brand owner Sungjoo Group as an 'Outstanding Corporation' at the 2009 Ethics in Business Awards, held in Brussels last week. Group Founder Sung-Joo Kim, who collected the award at the European Parliament on Friday, was honoured for her vision to give something back to society.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/11/09
 US. The Estée Lauder brand is charting a new course for its colour business by signing top make-up artist Tom Pecheux to the post of Creative Makeup Director. “Tom will add a new energy, style and fashion edge to Estée Lauder make-up,” promised Global Brand President Jane Hertzmark Hudis.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/11/09
 FRANCE. Lancôme has further extended its exclusives portfolio with a new make-up palette, called Tendre Voyage. It began rolling out in worldwide travel retail last month, priced at around €39.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/11/09
US/UK. Consolidation may be imminent in the confectionery industry as Kraft Foods today announced the terms of an offer for UK rival Cadbury. To the surprise of some analysts, and no doubt Cadbury shareholders, it tabled the same terms (a mix of cash and Kraft shares) as contained in its original proposal unveiled in September.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/11/09
 SINGAPORE. Valiram Group is set to accept a short-term extension to its fashionwear concession at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2. This follows Changi Airport Group’s unexpected rejection of the equally unexpected joint-venture bid for the contract by long-time rivals Valiram and DFS.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/11/09
 DENMARK. Danish consulting company oneeighty has partnered with Sif Jakobs Jewellery as the brand expands in the travel retail market, where it has already been a hit onboard Icelandair.
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 AMERICAS. Shiseido has named Jose Antonio Paez as Area Sales Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean, with immediate effect.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/11/09
 INDIA. Pashma made its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition last month with its boutique style approach to luxury fashion. The company, which exhibited both apparel and a new jewellery line, has also announced the opening of a stand-alone shop at Mumbai Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/11/09
 DENMARK. Pilgrim has renewed its focus on supplying women’s jewellery to its major travel retail customers such as The Nuance Group. The firm has also started a co-operation with cruise shop operator Harding Bros.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/11/09
INTERNATIONAL. Luxottica Group has introduced the 2009/2010 eyewear collections for a host of the leading iconic fashion brands that it represents in the sunglasses market. Read on for details and images of the latest collections.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/11/09
 MONACO. Jewellery supplier Misaki announced further travel retail expansion at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition. Stores have opened or are planned in China, Germany, Greece, Latvia and Bulgaria.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is celebrating its tenth year of operations in 2009, with a major investment in building consumer awareness of the tobacco offer in travel retail. That drive began with the recent opening of The Nuance Group’s new duty free store at Geneva International Airport, says the company.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/11/09
 ITALY. Euroitalia presented the debut fragrance from designer John Richmond at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. The scent is rolling out now in selected European markets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/11/09
 ITALY. Ferragamo Parfums presented the first fragrance within its new Incanto Cult Collection at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition. Incanto Bloom will be launched worldwide in March 2010.
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 SPAIN. The new feminine fragrance from Prada, L’Eau Ambrée, was among the novelties presented by Puig at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition. The latest addition to the Prada Classic range combines notes of citron, May rose and, as its name suggests, amber.
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 SPAIN. Spanish fashion chain Mango has stepped up its travel retail presence with the opening of a 94sq m shop at Manchester Airport Terminal 1, bringing its airport store tally to eight. Now the company is developing a soon-to-be-unveiled shop-in-shop strategy.
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 UK. The Nuance Group has unveiled its refurbished Bvlgari boutique at London Heathrow T3. The store offers jewellery, silver gifts, men’s and women’s watches, small and large leather goods, ties and eyewear, plus a limited selection of the brand’s Bridal collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/11/09
 AUSTRALIA. Organic and biodynamic skincare company Jurlique presented a selection of novelties at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, in terms of both new products and new travel retail exclusive sets.
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 ITALY. Vertime SA, which oversees the manufacture and worldwide distribution of Versace watches and jewellery, showcased the Italian label’s travel retail collection at the TFWA World Exhibition last month. The company also presented new sunglasses models from the Spring/Summer 2010 collections.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/11/09
 ITALY. BolognaFiere Group and SoGeCos SpA, organiser of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, have signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ipekyolu, the Turkish organiser of the trade show BeautyEurasia.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/11/09
 SWITZERLAND. La Prairie previewed a new addition to its super-premium Platinum skincare collection at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Cellular Serum Platinum Rare will begin its worldwide roll-out in February 2010. In other news, La Prairie has just begun rolling out a new fragrance trio called Life Threads. Three scents are available: Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/11/09
 EUROPE. A golden ticket hidden inside one of 1,000 bottles of Ballantine’s 30yo underpins a new European travel retail promotion: Ballantine’s Championship Blend – Golden Ticket. This aims to increase the profile of Ballantine’s super-premium references, primarily among Asian consumers and avid golfers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/11/09
 SCANDINAVIA/FRANCE. Scandinavian Tobacco Group, manufacturer of cigar, pipe and fine cut tobacco, launched a number of new products and line extensions at TFWA World Exhibition as it bids to grow its market share, particularly in the aromatic and flavoured cigar and cigarillo segments.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/11/09
 SWITZERLAND. Beschle Chocolatier Suisse unveiled a simple new merchandising concept for retailers at the TFWA World Exhibition last month. Sold as a package, the retailers make one order and receive the display unit – complete with required stock – to be placed on the shop floor immediately.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/11/09
 AUSTRIA. Leading crystal specialist Swarovski introduced its new Travel Exclusive product concept for the first time at the TFWA World Exhibition. In other major news, the company also showcased its new glass-topped counter displays for travel retail stores on its completely redesigned stand in Cannes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/11/09
 GERMANY. Swiss gourmet chocolatier Läderach has partnered with leading travel retailer Gebr Heinemann to sell fresh chocolate at Frankfurt Airport. The two companies are bringing a serviced chocolate counter to the airport for the first time.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/11/09
 SINGAPORE. Belvedere has launched a new addition to its vodka portfolio for the 2009 holiday season – Belvedere Silver. Available in festive mirrored packaging, this limited edition rolled out in early October with DFS as part of Singapore Changi Airport’s ‘Changi First’ programme. This saw Singapore as the first country to launch the product in Asia Pacific.
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 UK. The Glenrothes Three Decades was launched at the TFWA World Exhibition last month, celebrating all past and present vintage releases by combining in one bottle mature Glenrothes from each of the three decades that have produced vintages.
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 SWITZERLAND. The Oettinger Davidoff Group presented a 25th anniversary limited edition from The Griffin’s, the Special XXV Edition, at TFWA World Exhibition last month. Also new is the Winston Churchill Spitfire, which joins the growing range of Winston Churchill branded cigar products developed by the Swiss company.
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US. Cost-cutting initiatives, strong sell-in of higher-margin product launches, greater passenger traffic in the company's travel retail business and improved foreign currency translation help boost first-quarter results for The Estée Lauder Companies.
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 GERMANY. Braun highlighted its 20th year of participation at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes with a special raffle for customers and friends. The happy winners included buyers from Eva Air, Asiana and Condor.
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 FRANCE. L’Oréal Paris will develop its focus on colour in 2010, with the introduction of Studio Secrets Professional, described as the brand’s first professional make-up collection. The line was presented at last month’s TFWA World Exhibition. Also on show in Cannes was a new travel-retail gondola for L’Oréal’s The Body Shop brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/11/09
 FRANCE. Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail launched its Rémy Martin Louis XIII Rare Cask Cognac with a fanfare at the TFWA World Exhibition. Louis XIII Rare Cask is a "supremely rare" limited-edition Cognac, drawn from a single cask. Each bottle retails at about €10,000.
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 UK/INTERNATIONAL. Global premium spirits business and independent family distiller William Grant & Sons Ltd has named Brian Kinsman as its new Master Blender, with effect from 1 December 2009. The company also appoints Ludo Ducrocq as its Global Brand Ambassador for Grant’s Scotch Whisky.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/10/09
INTERNATIONAL. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has reported a -3.7% fall in sales volumes year-on-year for the first nine months of 2009, with the figure hitting 325.6 billion cigarettes. Despite the decline, the company said that it grew its share of the market in many key countries.
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SWITZERLAND. Berndt Hauptkorn, the CEO of LABELUX Group, will become the CEO of Swiss luxury goods house Bally from 1 November.
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 ITALY. In a major celebration, Italian distiller Distilleria Bottega is today uncorking its Prosecco sparkling wine from the 2009 harvest - the first bottles with the new Prosecco Doc certification. A simultaneous toasting is taking place in major cities all around the world.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 BELGIUM. Belgian chocolatier Godiva introduced its new Godiva Gems range at the TFWA World Exhibition - its first-ever product targeted at the sharing segment. The brightly packaged new chocolates have been developed for everyday consumption.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 SINGAPORE. Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has added leading professional nail care brand O.P.I. to the portfolio of brands carried at its 'Perfumes & Cosmetics' stores at Singapore Changi Airport. This listing represents O.P.I.’s debut in the Asia Pacific travel retail channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 SWITZERLAND. It is with regret that we announce the passing of Dr Ernst Schneider, who ran Oettinger Imex AG, the luxury goods company that owns the Davidoff cigar brand.
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 FRANCE. Lancôme has extended its L’Absolu Rouge lipstick portfolio with a limited-edition collection of ultra-feminine smouldering pinks, called Smoky Roses. The sextet is complemented by new shades of the brand’s Contour Pro lip pencil and Le Vernis nail polish.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 UK. Origins showed off the latest addition to its skincare portfolio at last week’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. GinZing Eye Cream is a refreshing treatment that brightens and de-puffs eyes. The brand has also introduced a new facial treatment, called Brighter by Nature Skin Tone Correcting Serum.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 ITALY. Selective Beauty and Morris unveiled a new alliance at last week’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, announcing that they are implementing a “business merge” with the aim of becoming a top player in the fragrance industry.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 AUSTRALIA. “Truly extraordinary,” says Diageo Global Travel & Middle East Managing Director Phil Humphreys. “A framework for future activity which could span a virtually unlimited range of product categories and brand experiences,” says Sydney Airport General Manager, Retail, Derek Larsen. “More than a promotion – it’s an airport event” enthuses The Nuance Group CEO Australia and New Zealand Jann Fisch. We report on an unprecedented expression of the Trinity concept at Sydney Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 INTERNATIONAL. A packed meeting of Women in Travel (WiT) raised more than €3,100 for The Smile Train children's charity during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. More than 150 prizes were raffled, thanks to the generosity of the trade.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 AUSTRALIA. Lagardère Services Asia Pacific has opened the first Godiva store in Australia at Sydney Airport. The 65sq m boutique offers a full range of travel retail products including world-exclusive Australian souvenir gift boxes, a chocolate counter and a dipping station.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/10/09
 ITALY. Bvlgari Parfums previewed its new Blv Eau d’Été feminine fragrance at last week’s TFWA World Exhibition. The brand also presented its high-end Merveilleuse skincare line, and showed off its Corporate Social Responsibility credentials in the form of its “Rewrite the Future” Save the Children fund-raising project.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/10/09
 INTERNATIONAL. German luxury leathergoods brand MCM is continuing to execute its expansion strategy despite the global economic downturn, Travel Retail Director Gerry Munday told a press gathering at the TFWA World Exhibition last week.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/10/09
 SWITZERLAND. Swiss watch manufacturer Frédérique Constant Genève reveals that sales in China have surged by +350% over the past year. And in other news, the company has presented the latest model in its new Maxime series: the Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/10/09
 US. Imperial Brands, the Florida-based importer and marketer of fine wines and spirits, has launched 4 Orange vodka into travel retail. The premium product is billed as the world's first vodka distilled from Florida oranges.
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 INTERNATIONAL. The IWSR has published its latest rankings of the world’s top-selling spirits in travel retail; the list, based on 2008 figures, is headed by Johnnie Walker and Absolut, the only two brands selling more than 1 million cases a year in the travel retail channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/10/09
 UK/INTERNATIONAL. Family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons Ltd last week revealed the ultra-premium Grant’s 25 Year Old blended Scotch whisky, which will be launched exclusively in travel retail in June 2010. The new product, priced at £145 per bottle, draws on over 100 years of the group’s proud whisky-making history.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/10/09
 FRANCE. The recent introduction of new feminine fragrance Parisienne through Aelia and Aéroports de Paris has been described as “the best launch ever in French travel retail” by YSL Beauté Worldwide Travel Retail Director Christophe Marque.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/10/09
 TAIPEI. Ultra-premium blended Scotch whisky The John Walker has made its North Asia debut with travel retailer Tasa Meng Corporation. A spectacular launch at Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 2 was followed by a charity dinner where bottle number 88 was auctioned for The Breast Cancer Foundation.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/10/09
 AUSTRALIA. Lagardère Services Asia Pacific opens a 255sq m multi-brand fashion store at Sydney Airport’s International Terminal; the outlet features brands such as Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, Salvatore Ferragamo, Etro, Tumi and Porsche Design.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/10/09
 ASIA. Nuance-Watson (HK) and Nuance-Watson (Singapore) today jointly announced the Asia debut for The Body Shop’s new travel retail concept at Hong Kong International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/10/09
 FRANCE/INTERNATIONAL. Double Formula 1 world champion Mika Häkkinen brought some star quality to Cannes yesterday with a special appearance at Diageo’s stand. There, he was promoting Diageo’s ‘Never Drink and Drive’ campaign and encouraging visitors to ‘Join the Pact’ – a commitment to never drink and drive that aims to save lives worldwide. Read on for details and for a video interview with Mika Häkkinen at Diageo’s stand in Cannes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/10/09
 FRANCE. Leading premium vodka brand Absolut unveiled the latest addition to its growing flavoured vodka portfolio at a spectacular launch event held yesterday evening at Le Palais Bulles - the iconic residence of Pierre Cardin. Absolut Flavor of the Tropics is to be launched exclusively in the global travel retail sector from January.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/10/09
INTERNATIONAL. At TFWA World Exhibition, which begins today, Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail will unveil a unique presentation of Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Brut that evokes an erotic ritual made famous in late 19th century Paris – drinking champagne from the shoe of a courtesan. The Champagne house has commissioned luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin to design a crystal stiletto shoe which will serve as a champagne flute in the new luxury product.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/10/09
 IRELAND. The Jelly Bean Factory, the gourmet jelly bean brand, is making its first ever appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition at the Bord Bia stand. The Dublin-based company will be introducing a range of novelty, informal and premium gift products, as well as self-treat, impulse purchase items.
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 UK. William Grant & Sons will celebrate its rich heritage at the TFWA World Exhibition next week with a flurry of new launches including Grant’s 25 Year Old, which was created to celebrate “the spirit of togetherness” that has played such an important role for each generation in the company’s history.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/10/09
INTERNATIONAL. Russian Standard Vodka and Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail (GTR) today announced that they are entering into a multi-year international distribution agreement covering many key duty free markets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/10/09
 UK. This month sees Cadbury extend its successful Luxury Selection Truffles Souvenir Gift Box collection with Dubai, America and Canada-themed sleeves, which join London and Singapore.
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UK. William Grant & Sons has expanded its global travel retail team with two new members, Rajiv Bhatia, who will be in charge of the Middle East, Gulf & Indian sub continent and Andrew Torrance, who will manage Germany, Austria and the Gebr Heinemann account.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/10/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Another ‘Changi first’ for DFS Group and now a wider Asia Pacific and Middle East travel retail launch. That’s the story of an intriguing ‘designer label’ extension of Chivas Regal Scotch whisky – Chivas 12 by Christian Lacroix.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/10/09
 US. On the eve of the TFWA show in Cannes, The Moodie Report speaks to Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Timex Group BV, one of the world’s top watch companies. Here, he explains why he has formed the company's first ever business unit dedicated to duty free.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/10/09
 US. Premium US skincare line 3LAB is poised to make its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, next week (Blue Village: H17). Formulated by two chemists and one dermatologist in a private skincare laboratory, 3LAB claims to offer consumers superior skincare products formulated with the newest high performance ingredients at levels that deliver real, visible results.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/10/09
 UK. The Drambuie Liqueur Company will launch The Royal Legacy of 1745, its new, super-premium malt whisky liqueur, at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition. The 46%abv cask-infused product is presented in an embossed decanter, crowned with a weighty cork stopper.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/10/09
 UK. In London last week Estée Lauder unveiled the latest addition to its moisturising portfolio. Hydrationist – which is said to replenish thirsty skin with youth-inducing moisture lasting up to 24 hours – will make its UK debut in Harrods from February 2010, before rolling out nationwide next March.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/10/09
 THAILAND. Yesterday (14 October) Jo Malone opened a free-standing shop in the West Wing of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The 28sq m store incorporates signature elements from the first shop in London, such as the library-style shelves, linear glass bottles and iconic gift boxes throughout.
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 UK. Cadbury's Flake, one of the confectionery company's most popular products globally, is to enter the travel retail market next month. Designed exclusively for travel retail, the Cadbury Flake Box of 24 individually wrapped Flake chocolate bars aims to target shoppers seeking a trusted product, particularly during the seasonal holiday period.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/10/09
 FRANCE. French lifestyle fashion brand Lacoste is introducing at TFWA World Exhibition a Spring/Summer 2010 collection with a number of travel-related themes as well as a dedicated children’s range.
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 SPAIN. A new green tea-based drink called Fat Burner is making its debut in travel retail. The low-calorie product is billed as a tasty and healthier alternative to sugar-based carbonated energy and sports drinks. A familiar industry face, Peter Marshall, is behind the brand's travel retail emergence.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/10/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Dutch company Senz Umbrellas is to make its debut at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes via its travel retail distributor Global Lifestyle. The award-winning Senz Original umbrella is designed not to invert in winds up to a force 10.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/10/09
 UK. In a packed programme of activities during the 25th TFWA World Exhibition next week, Diageo Global Travel and Middle East will be welcoming Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen onto its stand in his role as Johnnie Walker Global Responsible Drinking Ambassador. Read all the details here.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/10/09
 UK. Clogau Gold has launched the ‘Evolutionary Tree’ collection, an 18ct rose gold and yellow gold collection featuring the ‘Tree of Life’ motif, to celebrate 15 years since its founding in Wales.
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 SCOTLAND/SINGAPORE. The Edrington Group and Beam Global Spirits & Wine have launched the fourth expression of the travel retail exclusive The Macallan 1824 Collection in partnership with DFS at Singapore Changi Airport. The Macallan 1824 Limited Release comprises only 1,824 decanters, drawn from four of the finest and rarest European Sherry oak casks. Changi Airport will retain exclusivity of the product for October, after which it will continue its global roll-out.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Scorpio Distributors is preparing to introduce a new make-up brand to the global travel retail channel. French cosmetics house Bourjois will make its debut exclusively inflight through Scorpio, with a selection of 13 specially created sets, in early 2010. The Moodie Report attended the London launch.
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 BELGIUM. In its drive towards premiumisation, Belgian chocolatier Guylian will present a new luxury gift set under its core Sea Shells range in Cannes, as well as line extensions featuring new fillings such as dark chocolate and strawberry.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/10/09
 DENMARK. Undeterred by the economic crisis, Sobieski Vodka continues to make inroads in international and duty free markets, reports Belvédère Duty Free Managing Director Wojtek Wydro. A new ad campaign starring the brand's new face, Bruce Willis, will break in selected travel retail markets next year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/10/09
 US. Lifestyle brand Cross has announced its continuing support for the breast cancer cause with a new pink Sentiment pen and leather accessory pouch, launched this Fall. The company will donate 10% of the retail sales of these products to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, with a minimum guaranteed donation of US$10,000.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/10/09
 FRANCE. Héritage du Prince is the name of the new Cognac from Prince Hubert de Polignac. The new product sits at the upper end of the range and is styled after a jewellery box, to symbolise refinement.
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 UK. World Duty Free has captured the International Spirits Retailer of the Year prize at the International Spirits Challenge Awards, beating competition from a series of leading domestic market retailers including Tesco, Ahold and El Corte Ingles.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/10/09
 UK. British confectionery company Cadbury has launched a variety of new chewing gum variants and flavours into the Americas region, for market-leading brands such as Trident, Stride and Bubblicious.
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 ENGLAND. The government today published a consultation document on proposed tobacco control regulations for England. These have significant repercussions for the way tobacco products are displayed in-store. While duty free retailers gain some positive exemptions from the proposed restrictions, they would have to stock tobacco items in areas demarcated from other products and display would have to be hidden from outside view.
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 INTERNATIONAL. Jean-Marc Houssin, the new Travel Retail Director at Movado/MGI Group, will be representing licensee watch brands Lacoste and Juicy Couture at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes next week.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/10/09
 UK. Constellation Europe, part of Constellation Brands Inc, will be showcasing flagship wines from its portfolio at the 2009 TFWA Tax Free Exhibition, led by Inniskillin icewine, Robert Mondavi and Kim Crawford. New Chilean brand Gran Tierra will be showcased for the first time.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/10/09
 ITALY. Italian company ITF has introduced a new feminine fragrance from the Gianfranco Ferré brand, called In The Mood For Love. Also new is Bellissima from Blumarine, and a new roll-on format for Dsquared2 HE WOOD.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/10/09
 ITALY. As it gears up to exhibit at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition for the fifth year running, The Armani Group has announced a series of new openings at airports across the world, including Paris and Prague.
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 UK. Jo Malone is this month introducing a new fragrance to the travel retail channel. The Vanilla & Anise Cologne delivers an “unexpected modern story of vanilla” and aims to transport the wearer to the floral valleys of Madagascar, according to the brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/10/09
UK. William Grant & Sons has scooped the International Spirits Challenge ‘Distiller of the Year’ title for the second year running – the fourth time the company has won this award in the last five years.
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 IRELAND. Lir Chocolates is introducing a new range of chocolates and fudge containing Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur at the TFWA World Exhibition this month, including a real cocktail shaker containing 30 pieces of individually wrapped truffles.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/10/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Finnish design company Marimekko is to make its debut at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes with a wide range of bags, including travel retail exclusive models retailing at between €25 and €150.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/10/09
 SPAIN. Aldeasa is promoting its chocolate offering throughout October at its shops in Madrid Barajas Airport, where passengers can see a Lindt chocolatier in action hand-crafting the products.
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 IRELAND. McArthurGlen Luxury Retail has welcomed three new brand partners to its Collezioni fashion shopping mall concept at Dublin Airport this Autumn 2009 - including several firsts for the Irish retail market. LK Bennett footwear and apparel, Calvin Klein Underwear and Boggi Milano menswear join the already trading Fat Face casualwear store.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/10/09
 US. The Harston Group is expanding its reach in the Americas with the addition of several high-profile brands to its distribution portfolio, including Police watches and jewellery, French Connection watches, and Escada, Givenchy, Anna Sui and Chopard sunglasses.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/10/09
 CANADA. Inniskillin Icewine is being prominently featured in The Nuance Group's store at Toronto Pearson International Airport in the run-up to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. The promotion includes two freestanding retail booths, pillar displays and hanging posters.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/10/09
 NETHERLANDS. Dutch cigar supplier Royal Agio Cigars will present its completely restyled Mehari’s range at the TFWA World Exhibition, designed to give the products more on-shelf impact and consumer appeal.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/10/09
 FRANCE. L’Essence de Courvoisier, the new luxury Cognac from Courvoisier, will be introduced to travel retail by Maxxium Travel Retail at the TFWA World Exhibition later this month. The product is packaged in an individually numbered Baccarat crystal decanter.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/10/09
 GREECE. The Greek tobacco group will unveil the new Omé superslims range at the TFWA World Exhibition on its relocated stand in the Bay Village. The cigarettes are packaged in a compact lipstick-style box format.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/10/09
INTERNATIONAL. American actor and international face of the Sobieski vodka brand, Bruce Willis, has confirmed his intention to invest in the Belvédère Group, the supplier of Sobieski and Danzka vodka and Marie Brizard liqueurs.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/10/09
 HONG KONG. Scental Travel Retail Asia Pacific has announced Kiehl’s high-profile listing onboard Cathay Pacific Airways. It is the US beauty brand’s second inflight listing, following its debut onboard Korean Air in September 2008.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/10/09
 AUSTRIA. Austrian eyewear company Silhouette International has unveiled details of its 2010 sunglasses collections, including new models from the Silhouette and adidas eyewear brands. Silhouette's classic rimless SUN Titan Minimal Art model will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in Cannes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/10/09
 ITALY. Antica Murrina, the Venetian glass jewellery specialist, will introduce an entire collection using sterling silver at the TFWA World Exhibition, alongside a new watch range for Fall/Winter 2009/10.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/10/09
 GERMANY. Braun is celebrating 20 years of exhibiting at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, where this year a new face joins the company's stand. To mark the 20th anniversary, all Braun's friends are invited to take part in a tombola where everyone has the chance to win a prize.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/10/09
 GERMANY. Travel retail electronics specialist Pasco will showcase its new Neoi customised mobile phone models for the inflight market at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes later this month.
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 UAE. Wizz, the retail brand of Dubai-based Retail Concepts, is set to launch its comprehensive range of fun gadgets and toys at TFWA World Exhibition. As an added attraction, the first time exhibitor is engaging a professional magician to demonstrate its new travel retail magic set at the stand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/10/09
 UK. Hand-painted wrap and cashmere scarf specialist Morgan & Oates Scotland will be introducing various new collections at the TFWA World Exhibition, including a new bold Tiger Stripe in beige and brown and a large leopard print in grey and brown under the animal print collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/10/09
 US. Inter Parfums has signed a 12-year worldwide license agreement for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Jimmy Choo footwear and accessories brand, effective 1 January 2010.
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 ITALY. Safilo Group has unveiled the new marketing campaign for Carrera, which highlights the first Carrera sunglasses collection for women. The Italian eyewear company is also set to present the Spring/Summer 2010 sunglasses collections for brands such as Hugo Boss, Gucci and YSL at the TFWA World Exhibition this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/10/09
 UK. “Diamonds are a passenger’s best friend.” So says London Heathrow Airport, which will be opening a Tiffany & Co store in Terminal 3 this December. The new 86sq m store follows the success of its T5 flagship boutique.
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 UK. “The response from customers has been hugely impressive, with sales increasing by 521% during the promotion in Terminal 5 alone,” said premium cane spirit brand Sagatiba following a summer of successful promotions in World Duty Free – increasing both sales and brand visibility.
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 UAE. Brown-Forman Travel Retail has installed its first Jack Daniel’s display in Sharjah International Airport, as part of an ongoing programme to showcase the Jack Daniel’s family of whiskies in key airport locations across the world.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/10/09
 FRANCE. Les Accessoires Travel Retail (LATR), the distributor of casual-luxury products including Lacoste accessories, has signed a three-year contract with Vilebrequin to distribute the niche French luxury swimwear brand in travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/10/09
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail has reported positive results for Toblerone’s ‘Your True Piece of Switzerland’ promotional campaign. The key drivers of success, notes Kraft, are the communication of the brand’s Swiss heritage, generous samples, and the co-operation with retail partners.
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 IRELAND. Irish chocolatier Butlers Chocolates is to launch a new range of smaller gift boxes targeted at price-conscious consumers during the TFWA World Exhibition. A new promotional pack will also be introduced.
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 UAE. Beauty Contact, the sole global licensee and worldwide distributor of Cadillac Fragrances, will be making its debut appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition this month. The company will preview a Cadillac women's line, as well as four new fragrances by Madonna Nude(s) 1979, in addition to the flagship Cadillac men’s fragrance and the Cadillac Black Limited Edition.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/10/09
 AUSTRALIA. Australian jewellery company JAKK will join TFWA in its 25th anniversary celebrations with the launch of its latest Teddy Bears collection at the TFWA World Exhibition. The crystal-studded bears can be used as lucky charms or worn on a bracelet or necklace chain.
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INTERNATIONAL. Jean-Marc Houssin has been named as the new Travel Retail Director at the leading watchmaker Movado/MGI Group. He will be attending the TFWA World Exhibition representing Hugo Boss Watches as co-sponsor of the Golf Tournament organised by Gebr Heinemann on Sunday, 18 October.
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 THAILAND. Scental Travel Retail Asia Pacific has teamed up with King Power International Group to open a new Kiehl’s boutique in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport – the brand’s seventh airport store in Asia Pacific.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/10/09
 US. Elizabeth Arden invites consumers to experience a fragrant new visit to the Circus, courtesy of singer Britney Spears. Circus Fantasy was inspired by the artist's latest tour, smash hit and fifth album.
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 GERMANY. Gebr Heinemann has named Clarins its Supplier of the Year for 2009. Gunnar Heinemann presented Christian Courtin-Clarins (owner of the Clarins Group and son of the group’s founder) with a cup to mark the achievement at the award celebrations on the German North Sea Island of Sylt.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/10/09
 SWITZERLAND. Travel Retail Experts will make its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition with new additions to its WWF plush animal collection and the latest mic-o-mic construction toys, including a yacht.
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 US. The Falic Fashion Group aims to further bolster the Ed Hardy fragrance brand within travel retail with the introduction of a new line, Hearts & Daggers, in Cannes later this month.
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 FRANCE. Lancôme has taken its groundbreaking “powermascara” Ôscillation one step further, with the introduction of an innovative new lash primer, called Ôscillation Powerbooster Vibrating Amplifier Base. It is described as the brand’s first ever vibrating booster to promote natural lash growth.
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 MIDDLE EAST. Middle East Exclusive, the regional duty free and luxury goods exhibition, will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 2 to 4 February 2010. The organiser, Channels Exhibitions, has introduced a new Hosted Buyers Programme for next year, inviting targeted buyers to attend as its guests.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/10/09
 ITALY. Ferrero Travel Market Division will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tic Tac sugar confectionery at the TFWA World Exhibition later this month with the launch of new variety multi-packs exclusive to travel retailers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/10/09
 SPAIN. Perfumes Y Diseño has unveiled a new fragrance from Roberto Verino, called Gold. It comes in a transparent horizontal bottle with faceted edges that are inspired by Art Deco.
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 GREECE. Oxette, the Greek jewellery and watch brand, is set to unveil a new range for the TFWA World Exhibition, fittingly called the Riviera Collection. The range was designed specifically for the duty free and inflight market.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/10/09
 UK. Glengoyne Distillery is launching a 12yo line extension of its Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Brand owner Ian Mcleod Distillers has high hopes that the new line will prove a successful complement to the existing 10yo, 17yo and 21yo versions.
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 INDIA. To celebrate the upcoming Diwali Festival, Chivas Regal has launched a promotion at Indira Gandhi International Airport, offering passengers the chance to win up to 1kg of gold. From 1 October to 15 November, every buyer of Chivas Regal 12yo and Chivas Regal 18yo at Alpha Duty Free is entitled to a lucky draw coupon and a chance to win gold products.
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SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group has called a tender for a brand name jewellery concession at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1; the 110sq m unit is adjacent to other luxury boutiques, and the contract begins in June 2010.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/10/09
 CUBA. Habanos is set to present the Gran Reserva, launched for the first time ever under the premium Cohiba cigar brand. It is made of the best Cuban tobacco leaves, harvested in 2003 and fermented for five years, before being passed on to Cohiba’s expert Cuban cigar-rollers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/10/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Akvinta, positioned as the first Mediterranean luxury vodka, has launched the Akvinta Sensory Travel Set onboard Virgin Atlantic as an exclusive gwp. The kit is presented in a box containing two fig-scented candles, a fig soap, and grapefruit room spray, providing the consumer with the means to set up a relaxing ambience to enjoy Akvinta vodka.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/10/09
 NORTH AMERICA. The Belvédère Group, producer of award-winning spirits Sobieski and Danzka vodkas, has given the responsibility for the Canadian market to Imperial Brands Inc, the group’s Florida-based subsidiary.
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 EUROPE. The Crocs footwear brand will be supporting The Smile Train children's charity during TFWA World Exhibition week via a special prize draw for visitors. "To a fun brand like Crocs, a smile is very important," the company says.
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 FRANCE. Following on the success of the Very Intelligente Pocket, Tintamar will make its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition with the launch of several new bags and accessories for travel retail. The French company’s flagship Very Intelligente Pocket is already a bestseller on over 20 major airlines.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/10/09
 UK. Leading travel accessories supplier Travel Blue will introduce a new global ‘Free-Lost-Found’ Service at the TFWA World Exhibition this month. The free service aims to help travellers who purchase products with the Travel Blue identity code reunite with their lost property.
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 OMAN. The House of Amouage has further strengthened its presence in Oman, by opening a new store at Muscat International Airport in partnership with Muscat Duty Free.
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 SPAIN. Get ready to rock. That’s the message from Spanish travel retailer Aldeasa and the Paco Rabanne perfume division of Puig as they unveil a series of promotional music concerts to celebrate the launch of the limited-edition Black XS Live Sound fragrance.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/10/09
GERMANY. MCM is poised to debut its Spring/Summer 2010 collection - featuring fresh shapes and designs, new levels of softness and versatility - at the TFWA World Exhibition later this month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/09/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Brown-Forman Travel Retail will roll out the newest addition to the Finlandia Vodka flavour line – Blackcurrant – in global duty free stores next month. This latest Finlandia flavour joins a line-up that includes Mango, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Lime and Tangerine Fusion.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/09/09
 UK. Pernod Ricard Travel Retail is set to launch Absolut’s new limited edition – Absolut Rock Edition – in London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports from 30 September to the end of October. Travellers will get to enjoy an Absolut Rock Edition cocktail at a themed site in-store with promotional staff dressed in rock ‘n’ roll-style outfits. All customers who buy a limited edition Absolut Rock Edition gift pack will receive a bracelet and cocktail card.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/09/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Today, 1 October, sees The Estée Lauder Companies enter its 17th year of battling against breast cancer. The 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign carries the slogan: “World Pink World Without Breast Cancer. Wear a Pink Ribbon. Make a Difference.” The Moodie Report is turning its whole multi-media suite pink this month to support the campaign.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/09/09
 BELGIUM. NewTree, the Belgian manufacturer of premium chocolates made with all-natural fruit and plant ingredients, is to showcase its latest novelties at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition, following a successful customer response at the TFWA Asia Pacific show.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/09/09
 UK. Scorpio is extending its popular Travel Easy line of travel and electrical items with a new Elite range, being introduced at TFWA World Exhibition next month. New products include a blood pressure monitor, already carried on a number of airlines.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/09/09
 ARGENTINA. Savary Argentina, with the support of leading travel retailer Interbaires, says it is set to introduce the best of Argentina to the travel retail channel. Making its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition next month, Savary will showcase its ‘Argentine Wines’ concept, which brings together a selection of red and white wine varietals from every wine-producing region in Argentina.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/09/09
 ITALY. Italian eyewear group Marcolin has unveiled its 2009/10 sunglasses collections for a host of designer brands including Montblanc, Timberland and Ferrari.
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 ITALY. Gruppo Campari is exhibiting its newly acquired American bourbon brand Wild Turkey on a redesigned booth at the TFWA World Exhibition next month, alongside the freshly repackaged Cabo Wabo tequila.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/09/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Alan Brennan, Nestlé International Travel Retail’s Regional Business Manager for the Middle East and Africa, is moving to Switzerland to become Customer Marketing Manager at the company’s travel retail division. He is being replaced by Fady Abounaoum.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/09/09
 US. Haleybrooke International has signed an agreement as the exclusive agent representing Jimmy Crystal New York in travel retail worldwide, focusing mainly on the designer jeweller’s top three selling categories: eyewear, watches and pens.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/09/09
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail will launch the Toblerone Tobelle at the TFWA World Exhibition, and it is confident that the new ‘easier to eat’ format – thin and refined triangular pieces of Toblerone chocolate – will broaden the appeal of the Swiss chocolate brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/09/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Beauté Prestige International (BPI), the core fragrance subsidiary of the Shiseido Group, has signed a ten-year fragrance and cosmetics license contract with couture house Elie Saab, thereby adding to its designer beauty business, which includes Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier and Narciso Rodriguez.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/09/09
 GERMANY. Minox has added a new model to its Classic Camera Collection – the Minox Classic Camera 5.0 White Edition. Featuring a five million pixel resolution, the new model comes in a black, satin-lined wooden box with silver-coloured trim.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/09/09
 UK. Leading travel retail supplier Premier Portfolio has announced the appointment of Paul Widdop, previously of Russ Berrie, to help build its international business. Widdop is tasked with developing business activities in Asia, Eastern Europe, Russia and North Africa.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/09/09
 SWITZERLAND. The Nuance Group and BAT are showcasing a limited-edition Lucky Strike snus line that is exclusively available at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The promotion makes use of travel retail's first “Snusidor”, which stores snus in a refrigerated environment while displaying the product to customers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/09/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Fashion brand Folli Follie has designed an exclusive limited-edition watch for Cathay Pacific Airways' Beyond Duty Free inflight programme, which can be seen at the TFWA World Exhibition next month.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/09/09
 SWITZERLAND. The International Olympic Committee and The Swatch Group have extended their long-term partnership for timekeeping at the Olympic Games. The Omega brand will be the official timekeeper and results service partner for the Games until 2020.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/09/09
 INTERNATIONAL. Leading wine and spirits producer Brown-Forman is planning a busy week at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition. Tasting sessions of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, Finlandia vodka and the award-winning Herradura and el Jimador tequilas will take place on consecutive days, as well as daily ice cream socials.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/09/09
 ITALY. Italian spirits specialist Distilleria Bottega has been awarded two Gold and one Silver Medal for its red wines at this year’s MUNDUSvini International Wine competition, held in Germany.
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 UK. Specialist sales, marketing and distribution agency Market Connections has announced the appointment of Abi Bright as its new International Business Development Manager. Bright is tasked with developing the market penetration of the ‘Adorn’ Jewellery range and the Travalo refillable Perfume Atomiser.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/09/09
 AUSTRALIA. The Australian confectionery company is set to unveil a new range of Koala-shaped chocolates at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes next month. The range is presented in two colourful designs to appeal to the souvenir shopper and to the children’s market.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/09/09
 UK. British luxury jewellery brand Links of London has teamed up with Cathay Pacific Airways to launch a selection of diamond jewellery and watches in the Hong Kong carrier’s upscale “Beyond Duty Free” inflight programme. The 450-diamond encrusted Diamond Sweetie watch will be among the offerings.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/09/09
 CUBA. Habanos is set to present the Trinidad Robustos T, a new size for the exclusive Trinidad cigar brand. The sought-after Robusto size will be available in the coming weeks in the main world markets.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/09/09
 GERMANY. On Monday 21 September the third and final phase of the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center was opened, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that formally began operations at the largest base exchange in the world. The 165,000sq ft tax-free outlet is located within a one-stop shopping mall that also features 43 concept shops, among them the world’s first The Body Shop store within the military channel, operated by Pentrade. The Moodie Report was there to walk the floor.
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 HONG KONG. Jacques Farel is gearing up for its first showing at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition with a number of new watch offerings for adults and children. The Days of the Week children's gift set offers time teaching and easy-read dials.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/09/09
 SINGAPORE. Revlon has expanded its team in Singapore, with the appointment of Lisa Koh as Regional Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Middle East Travel Retail.
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 UK. Following the successful launch of a pendant in support of the cancer charity Marie Curie Cancer Care in March, leading Welsh jewellery brand Clogau Gold has extended its collection. The silver and rose gold Daffodil stick pin will retail at £99, and £10 from the sale of each piece will be donated to the charity.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/09/09
 FRANCE. French gourmet foie gras producer Georges Bruck is to exhibit for the first time at the TFWA World Exhibition next month with its range of preserved and semi-preserved varieties of goose and duck foie gras, available in several multilingual tin or jar presentations.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/09/09
 UK. Hot Diamonds brand owner HD Group has appointed Gerzon Duty Free as a distributor of the jewellery brand in travel retail. HD Group and its Asia/Pacific agent, Jonathan Holland & Associates, will work closely with Gerzon to develop global coverage for the brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/09/09
 FRANCE. L'Amy Group, the leading French producer and distributor of eyewear, has unveiled the Spring/Summer 2010 collection of sunglasses for the Chloé Eyewear brand, focusing on neo-vintage styling.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/09/09
 ITALY. Following a successful showing at its first duty free trade fair in Singapore in May, Italian leathergoods supplier Mywalit is landing at the 2009 TFWA World Exhibition next month with its range of multi-coloured purses, wallets, handbags and business travel products.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/09/09
 FRANCE. Cognac producer H Mounier is celebrating multiple accolades at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition, including a gold medal for the Prince Hubert de Polignac Extra Grande Champagne Cognac.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/09/09
 SWITZERLAND. Swiss chocolatier Goldkenn is introducing new duty free exclusive lines at the TFWA World Exhibition next month, including Champagne truffles.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 21/09/09
 DENMARK. Belvédère Duty Free says it will unveil the “next evolutionary step in packaging” with the launch of its new Danzka Vodka aluminium bottle at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition. The company will also be launching a 4 x 50ml Danzka Vodka gift pack in Cannes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/09/09
FRANCE. In a sale that should do wonders for average transaction values, the first bottle of Glenfiddich 50yo to be offered to the public was sold by Aelia at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on Thursday. The price? €12,000. Now that’s what we call premiumisation.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/09/09
RUSSIA/ASIA PACIFIC. Russian Standard is continuing its expansion in Asia Pacific markets as it announces a partnership with Beam Global to distribute its portfolio of brands in Australia and New Zealand. The Moodie Report understands that duty free will form a key part of the brand’s roll-out.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/09/09
 GERMANY. German design brand LAMY has secured a listing on Korean Air’s inflight programme Sky Shop for its LAMY logo ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil set, which will be available onboard from 1 October.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/09/09
 GERMANY. Munich Airport and its retail subsidiary Eurotrade last night celebrated the inauguration of a series of new stores; these include a ‘Pure Brands’ zone housing leading cosmetics and skincare names MAC, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown and Kiehl’s; a Polo Ralph Lauren outlet, plus an impressive new-look store for top fashion brands Hugo Boss and Ermenegildo Zegna.
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