Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/05/13
HONG KONG. A +7% rise in visitor numbers, driven by China and South-East Asia, helped lift passenger traffic at Hong Kong International in April.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/05/13
UAE. Dubai Duty Free was named a ‘Patron of the Arts’ at the fourth edition of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards.
Source: ©The Moodie Report; Pacific News Centre - 20/05/13
GUAM.. Guam International Airport Authority announced today that it has signed the speciality retail and duty free concession contract with Lotte Duty Free Guam after a protest by incumbent DFS Group was rejected Friday. But the bitter dispute over the tender process may not yet be over, as DFS announces that it is reviewing its options. UPDATED STORY WITH DFS RESPONSE AND LOTTE STATEMENT.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/05/13
ITALY. Armani has reported double-digit growth in travel retail revenue in 2012 and is underlining its ambition with several new openings this year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/05/13
GUAM The airport authority hopes to sign a contract with Lotte Duty Free "as soon as possible" after dismissing the tender protest.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/05/13
PERU. Lima Airport is rolling out new branding that it will use across its commercial services to promote relaxed shopping and dining.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/05/13
UK. The retailer will host a special preview performance of the charity’s 2013 song by Joe McElderry, winner of TV talent contest X Factor.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
USA. Airmall USA is to welcome Chef Domenico Fabiano to the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program at Boston Logan International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Air services provider dnata has acquired the remaining 50% of Servair Air Chef from Servair, taking its total ownership to 100%.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
HAWAII.Travel food & beverage specialist HMSHost has opened Japanese concept Umaizushi at Honolulu International Airport’s main terminal.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
USA. Located in Boarding Area A in Terminal 3, the concessions will sell merchandise reflective of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
UK. SSP has launched a new level in its training programme, allowing managers to complete a foundation degree.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
SINGAPORE. TFWA is assessing Singapore venues for next year's event. UPDATED WITH FINAL 2013 VISITOR NUMBERS.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Every week as a service to our readers The Moodie Report updates all the latest passenger traffic statistics from around the world, compiled by Jon Elphick. Like everything we do at The Moodie Report, it’s fast, factual – and free.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. The United Nations World Tourism Organization recorded healthy growth in tourism receipts across both advanced and emerging economies.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/05/13
USA. The Airport Authority has awarded five-year contracts to Advantage, Avis, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz and Vanguard (Alamo/National).
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/05/13
HONG KONG. According to data for the quarter, Asia Pacific passenger traffic was up +6.4%, while Middle East traffic was up +12.6%.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Report and sister title The Foodie Report are now welcoming nominations for the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards 2013.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/05/13
URUGUAY. Grupo Wisa is converting its acquired stores to the La Riviera concept in the border towns of Rivera, Rio Branco and Aceguá.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/05/13
AUSTRALIA. King Power Group (Hong Kong) has created a new division called King Power (Australia) and gained its first concession at Sydney Airport T1.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/05/13
RUSSIA. Nuance is set to acquire 80% of Lenrianta LLC, the long-time leading travel retailer at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport, subject to antitrust approval.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
ITALY. Moves to split the company’s travel retail and food & beverage businesses continue to gather pace with latest development.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
CANADA. Land border duty free sales were up +15% year-on-year to C$9.9 million, while airport sales increased by +10% to C$23 million.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
IRELAND. Dublin Airport has issued a tender for the five-year news & books concession in Terminal 1, currently operated by Eason’s.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
MOROCCO. Flemingo has secured an exclusive build, operate and transfer master concession at Tangier Med Port Seaport for a ten-year term with a five-year extension.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
SOUTH KOREA. Korea Airports Corporation will open tendering for the valuable duty free concession at Gimhae International Airport by early July.
Source: ©The Moodie Report; Bernama - 14/05/13
SINGAPORE. Malaysia Airports retail subsidiary Eraman announced today that the opening of klia2 will be deferred to the fourth quarter of 2013.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
UK. MSX Managing Director Nicola Ridges-Jones is a finalist in the FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
USA. The company recently opened Pinkberry, Jamba Juice, Good2Go, Re:Vive, Forever Heather and Stellar News at Philadelphia International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
FRANCE. Aéroports de Paris retail sales per passenger climbed sharply in Q1 2013, helping to drive growth in the Retail & Services division of the company.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
ITALY. The company said its travel retail division outperformed traffic trends, especially in the UK and airports outside Europe, reaching €397.8 million in Q1.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Support is building fast for the Great Travel Retail EDUCATHLON with just over six weeks to go until the event (28-30 June).
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 14/05/13
SAUDI ARABIA. The US$400 million project includes a 100,000sq m passenger terminal and 90,000sq m car park, as well as other facilities.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
CROATIA. Key players from across the industry shared experiences and insights ahead of the move to a duty free and duty paid model.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
SINGAPORE. The new collection has been designed exclusively for the inflight retail market, with compact packaging designed for east storage.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. The three parties have been working together on a new concept, ‘Paris Lifestyle’, to promote La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
USA. LS travel retail and joint venture partner Doc 1 Solutions recently secured a seven-year contract to operate Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, opening in 2014.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
UAE. Interest is building fast in The Moodie Report’s second Charity Ball, which takes place in Dubai’s Jumeirah Creekside Hotel on 23 November.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Safe Bag International , a European company that specialises in luggage wrapping at airports, has acquired a 49% stake in MDF Travel Shops.
Source: Yonhap News Agency - 13/05/13
SOUTH KOREA. The important development could come in an attempt to boost consumption and curb the outflow of foreign currency.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
UK. SSP UK has crowned Matteo Pavoni winner of its 2013 Barista Championship, which took place in front of a live audience at Dickens Inn, London.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/05/13
ASIA PACIFIC. The conference, themed Striving for Perfection, featured important insights from high-profile industry, economic and political figures. UPDATE WITH IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION on the Johnnie Walker House concept.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
UK. The new range reflects the brand’s bright runway collections, the energy of summer and the “vibrant spirit” of emerging British music.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
ITALY. The tender is divided into 15 packages covering 16 stores, with five-year contracts starting late 2013. The proposal deadline is 2 July.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Dufry Group is planning to open more than 13,000sq m of new space in 2013, notably in Brazil, USA, Bali, Puerto Rico and Kazakhstan.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
SINGAPORE. Formerly known as Mild Seven, the brand has been having a staggered rollout across key duty free markets in the region.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
USA. A federal judge in Florida has thrown out a lawsuit, which had claimed Estée Lauder had conspired to freeze the retailer out of airport tenders.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to the digital, iPad-compatible version of The Moodie Report Print Edition for May 2013, available in full – editorial and advertising.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
HONG KONG. The opening of the new store has been described by the brand as a “major milestone” in the Asia Pacific region.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/05/13
CANADA. Participants in the Advantage Report - Travel Retail program include executives, senior managers, buyers and category managers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13
SINGAPORE. Nuance-Watson (Singapore), Chomel and LS travel retail are among the winners of the latest Changi speciality retail concessions.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13
BRAZIL. GRU Airport is optimising space in its existing terminals to spice up its food & beverage offer, with the latest addition a Brahma beer kiosk.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13
INDONESIA. The six Ngurah Rai International Airport concessions cover a range of categories from luxury fashion & accessories to destination goods.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13
NEW ZEALAND. Benefit Cosmetics today opened its first New Zealand store in partnership with JR/Duty Free at Auckland International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13
UAE. The award was voted for by the readers of the Middle East edition of industry magazine Business Traveller.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. This week we report on contract awards at Denpasar Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali and Shilla’s acquisition of a 19.9% stake in Dongwha Duty Free.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/05/13
USA. Leading travel food & beverage specialist HMSHost will operate Border Grill, set to open at the new Tom Bradley International Terminal this summer.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
DENMARK. The live showroom highlights the craftsmanship behind Ole Lynggaard jewellery, Poul Kjærholm chairs and Biomega bicycles.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
DENMARK. H&M Kids has opened as a standalone department at Copenhagen Airport, supplementing the men’s and ladies’ selection in the existing H&M store.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
INDIA.New to Delhi T3, The Lotus House provides a Sense of Place through traditional crafts while Metro Shoes is a familiar national brand in India.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
Dubai Duty Free has opened a new 28sq m retail area dedicated to leading confectionery brand M&M's at Dubai International Concourse A.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
GERMANY. HochTief AG is to sell its airports division to Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) for €1.1 billion.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
SINGAPORE. The Luxottica-organised event in Singapore aims to unite top sunglasses brands, retailers and industry partners to share best practice.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
President and CEO Fabrizio Freda confirms that the key forces driving Q3 group sales were emerging markets, e-commerce, travel retail, and selected luxury brands.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
US. The Port of Seattle has issued an RFP for the foreign currency exchange concession at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
GERMANY. Fraport’s net retail revenue per passenger climbed by +10% year-on-year in Q1 2013, as retail out-performed other parts of the business.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/05/13
CHINA. Day one of the second China Travel Retail conference was notable for an outstanding contribution from a leading tourism expert.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Dufry Group turnover rose in Q1 2013 but EBITDA margin fell sharply, largely due to an increase in fees at São Paulo Guarulhos.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13
DENMARK. Concession revenues at Copenhagen Airport were up in the first quarter of 2013, with food & beverage and speciality retail driving the increases.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13
GERMANY. Gebr Heinemann and Fraport have developed a ‘virtual shopping wall’ at Frankfurt Airport, where passengers can purchase via their smartphones.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13
UK. Heathrow Airport appoints John Torode and Gregg Wallace of MasterChef as 'official taste buds' - and they challenge the hub to improve the dining experience.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13
ITALY. Bologna Airport and Gebr Heinemann today officially open the first Heinemann Duty Free store in Italy. The Moodie Report is on location there.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/05/13
INDONESIA. Angkasa Pura I has appointed Inti Dufree Promosindo/DFS to operate the specialist retail stores at Ngurah Rai International Airport - Bali.
Source: ©The Moodie Report; Hürriyet Daily News - 07/05/13
TURKEY. The Cengiz-Kolin-Limak-Mapa-Kalyon consortium will pay €22.1 billion over 25 years to construct and operate a new Istanbul hub.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/05/13
UAE. Dubai Duty Free sponsored two key golf events in recent days in Dubai: the Dubai Irish Golf Society's Golf Day and the UAE Nationals Cup.
Source: ©The Moodie Report; The Moodie Report VIP News Alert - 06/05/13
INDONESIA. Angkasa Pura 1 has awarded its core duty free concession agreement at Bali’s new International Terminal, to Dufry. UPDATED STORY.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/05/13
US. IAADFS hails strong exhibition and visitor numbers at the Duty Free Show of the Americas, and plans ahead to next year’s event (9-12 March 2014).
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/05/13
SOUTH KOREA. Consolidation in the travel retail industry continues as Hotel Shilla agrees to buy a 19.9% share in rival Dongwha Duty Free. UPDATED STORY.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
ASIA PACIFIC. The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association's Responsible Retail Training Programme focuses on customer care and responsible retailing.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. The proportional partial demerger of Autogrill's Travel Retail & Duty Free business moved a step closer today with board approval.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
SINGAPORE. To accompany the launch of the 2013 ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ retail promotion, Changi Airport has transformed parts of Terminal 3.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
SINGAPORE. DFS Group unveils a new travel guidebook featuring places to visit and shopping promotions for visitors to Singapore, Hong Kong and Hawaii.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
Capi will open a new 55sq m shop at Tegel in July 2013, a move designed to take the company up to the eventual opening of the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Emirates Leisure Retail and sister company MMI have taken Platinum Sponsorship of the Airport Food & Beverage Conference and Awards.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
EUROPE. Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports was flat in the first three months of 2013 compared to last year, though non-EU markets were up sharply.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
SINGAPORE. King Power International (Singapore), a division of King Power (Hong Kong), has captured the concession for a Furla boutique at Changi T1.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
HONG KONG. Nuance-Watson (HK) becomes the first airport retailer to launch Sswatch by Oregon Scientific, the world’s first multi-sports intelligent watch.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
USA. Travel restaurateur OTG Management this week opened its second MinniBar location at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport Concourse G.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
MALAYSIA. Plaza Premium opens a second pay-in lounge at Penang Airport’s International Departure Hall; it already has one in the Domestic Hall.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
IRELAND. ARI Ireland and its retail brand The Loop are marking Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo (5 May) national holiday with a special campaign.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/05/13
Members of Women in Travel (WiT) will be meeting at the TFWA Asia Pacific Bar after the conference and workshops on Monday, 13 May, courtesy of TFWA.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Global airline passenger traffic posted a healthy rise of +5.9% year-on-year in March, driven by emerging markets growth, says IATA.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/13
MALAYSIA. The airport company’s acclaimed Touch Campaign, which focuses on world-class customer service, has clinched two prestigious awards.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/13
US. The new app from FlySmart offers real-time flight notifications and airport information, as well as listings for concessions, for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry users.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Oakley, synonymous with sporting endeavour worldwide, has signed an innovative new partnership with The Moodie Report.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/13
Travel retail delivers once again, but difficult economic conditions and competitive pressures in South Korea had an impact – and are expected to continue.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Report e-Zine, travel retail's fastest-growing title. As always we review the week's big stories, with comment and analysis. We muse on Flemingo Group’s plans to raise another US$50 million as it moves closer to an IPO next year – and assess the company’s ambitions to be seen as the travel retail industry’s emerging markets specialist. We hail World Duty Free Group’s newly launched WhiskyFest, round up the major industry results news from recent days, plus there's much, much more.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/05/13
UAE/AUSTRALIA. Abu Dhabi Airports Company Vice President of Non Aeronautical Revenue and Business Dan Cappell is leaving the group to join Australia Pacific Airports, operator of Melbourne and Launceston Airports, as General Manager Retail & Car Parks.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Dufry AG has confirmed that Dufry Group CEO Julián Díaz González has joined its Board of Directors, as a new Board member.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/05/13
CHILE. The Falic Group-controlled Duty Free Americas is entering the Chilean market, with three stores at Mall Zofri in Iquique to open by early 2014.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/05/13
INTERNATIONAL. Flemingo is on track for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in late 2014, depending on conditions, according to CEO Atul Ahuja.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
ABU DHABI. Abu Dhabi Airports Company has relocated and expanded the Burberry boutique in Terminal 3 and opened a new Emporio Armani boutique.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
IRELAND. Aer Rianta International (ARI) generated profits of €27.4 million in 2012, parent company Dublin Airport Authority said today.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
SWITZERLAND. The SSP-run Center Bar at Zürich Airport will be enhanced with a wide range of food items from the Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar assortment.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
CROATIA. Dubrovnik Airport travel retail sales hit €11.3 million in 2012, up by +11.6% year-on-year and a new record for the business.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
USA. Mexican concept Tortas Frontera from Areas USA marks the first new restaurant to open in the terminal since it started operations in 1993.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
A second So Chocolate shop opens in Changi T3 with a Godiva corner as a new digital game wall installation is added to the new-look 304sq m T1 store.
Source: ©The Moodie Report China* - 30/04/13
CHINA. The retailer expects sales to grow by +50% at its Haikou Airport stores over the three-day holiday. 美兰机场免税店期待国庆节销售业绩增长五成。
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
USA (HAWAII). Arrivals from Japan increased by +4.3% in March but a softening Yen had a clear impact on spending patterns, including shopping.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
UAE. Bookings are open for The Moodie Report's annual Charity Ball at the Dubai Duty Free-owned Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai on 23 November.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report China - 30/04/13
CHINA. The Moodie Report China features L’Oréal’s China-focused growth strategy and Copenhagen Airports research into Chinese shopper behaviour.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
L’Oréal Luxe Travel Retail has created an eye-catching – and toe-tapping – animation to promote its pillar Viktor & Rolf fragrances, Flowerbomb and Spicebomb.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/04/13
Last month, at Los Angeles International Airport, Yves Saint Laurent staged a promotion featuring a cocktail bar, to promote its pillar L’Homme franchise.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13
JORDAN. 59 beneficiaries from the Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans had the chance to perform Umrah pilgrimage as part of AIG's CSR initiative.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13
US. City and County of Denver Department of Aviation has issued a Request for Proposals for a concession covering two duty free/duty paid locations.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13
Beirut Duty Free General Manager Ciaran O’Neill commented: “We are delighted to be the first airport duty free to list Dolce & Gabbana make-up.”
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13
ASIA PACIFIC. International passengers on Asia Pacific airlines grew by +7.4% to 18.6 million in March, driven by leisure travel during the Easter holiday period.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13
SWITZERLAND. Commercial turnover at Zürich Airport rose sharply in March, with airside and landside sales growing by +5.9% and +9.6% respectively.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13
ASIA PACIFIC. The number of registrants for the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition has now exceeded the number at the same stage last year by +5%.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/04/13
UAE. Passenger traffic surged +20.6% to 5.8 million in March – the fourth consecutive month with over 5 million passengers and double-digit growth.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/04/13
AUSTRALIA. Brisbane Airport Corporation is seeking the world’s best travel retail operators to participate in an RFP for a watches concession.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/13
GUAM. Guam International Airport Authority suspends awarding its duty free concession to recommended bidder Lotte amid a protest by incumbent DFS.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/13
The new fashion-led store is the Indian retailer's third airport outlet and will feature a range of premium national and international brands.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/04/13
SPAIN. The fashion store is one of the first to be developed following World Duty Free Group’s victory in the AENA tender last year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report; Pacific Daily News; Kuam News - 25/04/13
GUAM. DFS Group's protest over the airport duty free tender could be a long-running affair. UPDATED STORY with Lotte reaction.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13
INTERNATIONAL. The tax refund specialist believes retailers will ultimately benefit from Chinese travellers moving away from group travel arrangements.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13
The new snacking brand, which successfully won backing through British TV show Dragons' Den, is targeting inflight retail channels.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13
SWEDEN. Nuance has revealed its latest retail execution at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Terminal 2 as it rolls out the Duty Free Store concept across the country.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13
FINLAND. Leading Finnish chef Michael Björklund created the menu for Fly Inn Restaurant and Deli to celebrate his birthplace - Åland island.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13
INTERNATIONAL. SSP has been named a Platinum Sponsor of the third annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference and Awards in Dubai.
Source: ©The Foodie Report* - 25/04/13
ESTONIA. The airport is seeking concessionaires to operate two food & beverage concepts in its airside Schengen lounge under six-year contracts.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13
INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Report e-Zine. This edition includes our popular monthly title The Foodie Report.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/04/13
AUSTRIA. Vienna Airport has extended its concession with Gebr Heinemann and struck deals with other partners amid big commercial investment.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/04/13
SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group has appointed an architect and design consortium to pilot its Terminal 4 project, with groundbreaking set for Q4.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/04/13
EUROPE. The 22nd annual ACI Europe Trading Conference began on Tuesday in Hamburg, with the theme of industry cooperation central.
Source: ©The Moodie Report China* - 24/04/13
DENMARK. The hub is rolling out Chinese language version of its apps and digital tools, while also introducing Chinese-speaking guides.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/04/13
FRANCE. The 250sq m walkthrough store was refurbished by the Polish retailer as part of a wider redevelopment of Montpellier Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/04/13
UK. Heathrow Airport has reported modest rises in retail income and net retail income per passenger year-on-year during the first quarter of 2013.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/04/13
GERMANY. The new facility offers parents the chance to explore the airport while their children are looked after and entertained.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
THAILAND. Hosted by Airports of Thailand, the event is built around the theme of sustainability and expanding aviation beyond boundaries.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
SINGAPORE. Changi Airport recorded its highest passenger traffic ever for the month of March with 4.61 million passenger movements (+7.7%).
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
SOUTH KOREA. We present the latest numbers in a preview of a major Korean report to be published in the May issue of The Moodie Report Print Edition.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
GUAM. DFS cited concerns over the regularity and transparency of the process of awarding the concessions at A.B. Won Pat International Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
INTERNATIONAL. DFS Group transforms its Gallerias around the world as it embarks on a vivid global campaign for Spring/Summer 2013.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
GREECE. Dufry has this week completed the transaction to acquire 51% of the travel retail business of Folli Follie Group, for €200.5 million.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
USA. The joint venture opened two Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and one Baskin-Robbins store at the renovated Dallas Love Field Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/04/13
SWEDEN. A new passenger lounge and a renewed commercial offer are among the highlights of the SEK400 million (US$60.5 million) revamp.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13
NEW ZEALAND. Auckland Airport partners China’s leading social media website to promote New Zealand tourism related businesses and air services to an audience of over 500 million.
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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report China* - 22/04/13
CHINA.. Beijing Capital Airport Commercial and Trading Co (ACT) has been awarded the prestigious Beijing Quality Award for 2013.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13
USA. The Denver Department of Aviation is seeking Statements of Qualifications to provide F&B and retail services at Denver International Airport gate holdrooms.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13
THAILAND. Airports of Thailand records a +20.99% rise in international passenger traffic in March, driven by a strong performance at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13
EUROPE. The Baron Philippe de Rothschild brand will be visible at the next two European editions of golf’s Ryder Cup.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13
IRAN. The retailer, which operates at Imam Khomeini International Airport, will end its 'New Year Delights' promotion at the end of the month.
Source: ©The Foodie Report - 22/04/13
USA. F&B concessionaires at the two airports have until the end of the year to adopt and implement the new policy.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/04/13
INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Report today dismissed recent inaccurate market share claims by a competitor.
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