Travel Retail and Duty Free Business Intelligence    Sunday 19 May 2013

SPIRITS AND WINES

Belvedere Vodka wins four gold medals including ‘Best Vodka’

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13

Belvedere Vodka has been awarded Double Gold for Belvedere Vodka and Black Raspberry at the 2013 International Spirits Challenge Tasting Awards.

Constellation Brands drives travel retail growth with Great Estates launch

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13

Constellation Brands will showcase a portfolio of luxury wines called ‘Great Estates’ at the TFWA Asia Pacific 2013 exhibition next week.

Brugal scales new heights with ultra-premium Papá Andrés rum

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13

Edrington-owned Brugal introduces limited-edition, ultra-premium Papá Andrés rum, retailing at US$1,200, to the travel retail channel, together with Brugal Extra Dry.

Dalmore Constellation Collection makes debut with Delhi Duty Free 大摩星座系列于德里免税店初登亚洲市场

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13

INDIA. The retailer is the first in the region to display and sell the collection of 21 rare single malts. 21款稀有的苏格兰高地酒厂单一麦芽威士忌首次在亚洲推出并销售。

Rating the retailers: The Moodie Report’s ‘Dreamstore 2013' revealed

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13

INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Report is delighted to reveal the results of our ‘Dreamstore’ survey for 2013 through a special e-Zine.

William Grant & Sons reports record 2012 for Asia travel retail

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13

William Grant & Sons has expanded its Asia Pacific travel retail team and reported strong growth from its core brands in 2012, as TFWA Asia Pacific looms next week.

Bombay Sapphire East wheels out Schiphol Airport promotion

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13

NETHERLANDS. A partnership between Bacardi and its partners at Schiphol Airport offers Bombay Sapphire East shoppers a rickshaw ride to gates.

Cointreau brings Paris to life in travel retail exclusive limited edition

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13

Activations for the Cointreau 'Une Soirée à Paris' bottle will include events across the world with leading travel retailers as well as an augmented reality animation.

Diverse Flavours partners Callaway Golf to promote Ernie Els Wines

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/05/13

Diverse Flavours and Callaway Golf Korea have launched a promotion at Incheon Airport’s Lotte Duty Free stores that will run until the end of May.

DFS Changi drives Absolut Denim launch with Loren Cronk appearance

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/05/13

To promote the new Absolut Denim, DFS and Pernod Ricard invited denim designer Loren Cronk to Changi Airport to sew personalised denim skins for customers.

Pernod Ricard and British Airways open luxury whisky bar at Glasgow

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13

SCOTLAND. Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Europe has opened The Glenlivet Whisky Bar and Snug at the British Airways Executive Lounge at Glasgow Airport.

Treasury Wine Estates makes key EMEA management appointments

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13

INTERNATIONAL. OIiver Horn to move from New Zealand to Europe at Treasury Wine Estates while Adam Withrington will join as Senior PR Manager.

Pernod Ricard and DFS launch latest Single Cask Edition from The Glenlivet

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/13

Pernod Ricard Asia Duty Free and DFS Changi have launched The Glenlivet Tombae Single Cask Edition, a new travel retail exclusive.

World Duty Free Group launches 2013 Whisky Fest in the UK and Spain

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/05/13

INTERNATIONAL. Whisky Fest 2013 kicks off in World Duty Free Group locations across the UK and Spain as the retailer promotes rare and exclusive whiskies.

Diverse Flavours secures listings with ANA and King Power Thailand

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13

Diverse Flavours has gained new listings for its Avondale and Ernie Els wine brands with All Nippon Airways (ANA) and King Power Thailand respectively.

Pernod Ricard creates Asia travel retail unit, makes appointments

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13

Pernod Ricard Asia Travel Retail incorporates the duty free activities of Pernod Ricard China and Pernod Ricard Japan with Pernod Ricard Asia Duty Free.

Pernod Ricard unveils The Chivas Collection in Australian duty free

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13

Pernod Ricard Pacific Travel Retail launches 'The Chivas Collection' at The Nuance Group's Departures ‘Mix It Bars’ in Sydney and Melbourne airports.

Rhuby liqueur enters travel retail after domestic market push

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13

Ylva Binder returns to the travel retail scene with news that her Rhuby rhubarb liqueur has made its travel retail debut with The Nuance Group in Sweden.

The Glenlivet invites travellers in Asia to join the Guardians community

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13

The Glenlivet is inviting travellers in Asia to join its online Guardians community through a major initiative at several international in the region.

Ambitious Beluga Vodka aims to widen global presence in 2013

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13

From this year, Beluga is expanding its reach and will be represented at international airports such as Rome, Sydney, Madrid, Abu Dubai and Doha.

Gancia unveils original vermouth recipe with alcohol content of 16%

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13

The Italian sparkling wine and vermouth producer harks back to its roots with the launch of the original formula of its classic vermouth with 16%abv.

Pernod Ricard buoyed by duty free and emerging markets in third quarter

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13

Duty free and emerging markets (China +11%, India +17% and Russia +19%) stood out for drinks giant Pernod Ricard in its first nine months results.

SABMiller names key development role for Nordic & Baltic region

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13

SABMiller Travel Retail & Duty Free names Anders Bäckström as Business Development Manager, in charge of business in the Nordic & Baltic region.

Savary begins Middle East push after Dubai Duty Free listing

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13

The firm is to start selling its wines at Dubai Duty Free in April and aims to expand in the Middle East region in 2013. Duty free exclusive products are also in the pipeline.

Treasury Wine Estates makes Asian travel retail appointment

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13

ASIA. The winemaker has appointed Michele Tan as its Asia Travel Retail Manager as it seeks to boost its presence in the region.

Accolade Wines to roll out Geyser Peak into international markets

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

Three new varietals have been introduced to the Californian brand's range, adapted to the tastes of British and European consumers.

Bacardi launches Glen Deveron as travel retail exclusive with WDFG

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

The Glen Deveron, Royal Burgh Collection will go on sale exclusively through World Duty Free Group stores at the end of the month.

Beam partners with FIX Wines & Spirits to debut new Courvoisier in Dubai

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

Courvoisier Le Voyage de Napoleon, a travel retail exclusive, will be launched across the Dubai Duty Free store network in June.

Danzka Vodka takes to the skies with Air India in exclusive deal

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

Danzka Vodka has signed on as the exclusive pouring brand onboard all Air India flights for the next two years.

Distilleria Bottega renamed Bottega SpA ahead of Singapore show

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

Distilleria Bottega has changed its company name to Bottega SpA, reflecting the Italian wine & spirit company's rapid growth over recent years.

Janneau Armagnac to exhibit at TFWA Singapore as part of Asia push

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

The premium brand is looking to expand into travel retail channels in China, South East Asia, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, as well as Asian airlines.

Tequilera Corralejo serves up flavoured tequila and 'prohibited' rum

Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13

Its el Diezmo Tequila and Chocolate and Tequila Coffee Infusion liquer will be highlighted along with El Ron Prohibo rum at the TFWA Asia Pacific next month.