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The Moodie Report 7 Days – the week in travel retail – is a punchy one-stop PDF summary of all the week's key business developments. It is accompanied by our
new-look e-Newsletter which links to all the big retail, data and brand stories of the week on TheMoodieReport.com, the website that never sleeps.
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 In this week's edition of The Moodie Report 7 Days, Martin Moodie comments on the vibrant, diverse retail and food & beverage mix at the new-look International Terminal at Sydney Airport, and on the transformation of Auckland Airport’s Departures zone, where JR Duty Free and DFS have each opened brand new stores. Plus we bring you news of Abu Dhabi Airport Company’s Shop-Dine-Unwind retail branding, unveiled last week at TFWA Asia Pacific. This edition also offers you a pithy executive insight into all the major stories from recent days, together with up-to-the-minute traffic, travel and tourism information – all this and more in The Moodie Report 7 Days PDF, your free weekly summary and analysis of the events that shape our industry. |
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Dufry posts strong Q1 organic sales, profits growth; Díaz cautiously upbeat Dufry has posted a +15.7% revenue increase for the first quarter at constant exchange rates. EBITDA rose +20.7% at constant rates and by +11.6% in Swiss Francs. CEO Julián Díaz said: “We have increased our profitability although the economic environment has not yet shown signs of full recovery. We are very pleased with our performance and will remain focused on our target to enhance it.” Read __________________________________________ |
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Award categories and further speakers announced for ‘FAB’ conference & awards The award categories have been announced for the first-ever Airport Food & Beverage Conference and Awards, to be run by The Moodie Report and hosted by Manchester Airport on September 5-7. The 20 awards cover all aspects of airport F&B operations and will complement a powerful speakers’ line-up representing many of the strongest and most innovative players in this burgeoning global market. Read __________________________________________ |
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Bottrie declares candidacy for TFWA role Estée Lauder Travel Retailing Worldwide President Olivier Bottrie, one of the key figures in the global travel retail beauty business, has declared his intention to stand as a candidate for the post of TFWA President. The move is backed by senior figures at The Estée Lauder Companies and is a welcome development given the lack of candidates for the role in recent years. Read __________________________________________ |
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China Duty Free calls for support to aid earthquake-hit Yushu China Duty Free Group has called on the travel retail industry to support its efforts to rebuild schools in Yushu, in the province of Qinghai, which was devastated by an earthquake on 14 April. The retailer’s charitable arm, China Duty Free Hope Foundation, has created a special project named ‘For the New Schools of the Children’. Read __________________________________________ |
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Hellenic Duty Free unveils new look for Athens International Airport stores Hellenic Duty Free Shops has unveiled a range of renovated stores at Athens International Airport. These include its combined Perfumes & Cosmetics and Folli Follie outlet and new units for Hellenic Gourmet, Cava and Luxury. Also new is Juicy Couture, which makes its debut after striking a distribution deal with Hellenic sister company Elmec Sport. Read __________________________________________ |
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DFS and JR Duty Free go head to head with new Auckland Airport stores Auckland Airport has revitalised its retail landscape with the opening of two new duty free stores by JR Duty Free and DFS in the International Departures area. The flagship stores have been designed to reflect the best of New Zealand as well as a high-class international image. Read __________________________________________ |
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Qatar Airways extends management contract between ARI-ME and Qatar Duty Free Qatar Airways has announced the extension of the duty free management contract between Qatar Duty Free and Aer Rianta International–Middle East (ARI-ME). The management contract (which also includes Qatar Distribution Company) will continue until the New Doha International Airport is operational. Read __________________________________________ |
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Sydney Airport and food travel specialist SSP celebrate opening of Montreux Jazz Café The first Montreux Jazz Café outside of Switzerland was inaugurated at Sydney Airport last week by food & beverage specialist SSP and Sydney Airport Corporation Limited. The Montreux Jazz Café is one of the many highlights of the airport’s ambitiously redeveloped International Terminal – an airside and landside programme that is due for completion next month. Read __________________________________________ |
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AZ Duty Free to open new diplomatic store AZ Duty Free Shops, which operates the Astara Duty Free border store between Azerbaijan and Iran, is set to open a new diplomatic store in the centre of Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, in July. The company tells The Moodie Report that it is forecasting at least US$2.5 million in sales in year one, to the diplomatic corps in the country and their families. Read __________________________________________ |
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Condor Ferries appoints Ocean Trading as fragrance and cosmetics supplier UK-based Condor Ferries has appointed The Nuance Group’s wholesale division Ocean Trading as its supplier for all fragrance and cosmetics brands, as well as other accessory lines. The contract has taken effect as of April 2010. Read __________________________________________ |
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Nuance-Watson seals Bally concession Nuance-Watson Singapore is to operate a Bally outlet at Changi Airport Terminal 1 from 1 June. As reported last week, the retailer was one of seven to capture speciality brand name concessions in the latest round of tenders. Read __________________________________________ |
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ADAC launches Shop-Dine-Unwind brand Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched its new Shop-Dine-Unwind brand at a special event at TFWA Asia Pacific in Singapore last week. Designed to replace the Abu Dhabi Duty Free brand, Shop-Dine-Unwind marks the beginning of a more internationally focused retail strategy, said ADAC. Read __________________________________________ |
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Strong retail performance buoys Aéroports de Paris in first quarter A strong performance from retail and commercial activities buoyed Paris airports group Aéroports de Paris in the first quarter of 2010. The Retail & Services division posted revenue growth of +5.3% to €230.4 million, while retail revenue alone grew by +8.9% to €91.6 million. The airport group's Chairman and CEO Pierre Graff hails the "dynamic commercial policy" that drove the healthy retail figures. Read __________________________________________ |
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Estée Lauder to acquire Smashbox The Estée Lauder Companies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics. "Adding Smashbox to our portfolio of brands will help strengthen our presence in prestige specialty channels worldwide, increase our product offerings in this important category,” said The Estée Lauder Companies President & CEO Fabrizio Freda. Read __________________________________________ |
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William Grant & Sons wins top awards at Scotch Whisky Masters William Grant & Sons has won the top Masters award for Glenfiddich and The Balvenie at this year’s Scotch Whisky Masters, a competition organised by drinks title The Spirit Business. The global premium spirits business and independent family distiller took home 15 medals, including seven gold medals for its Scotch whiskies, including Glenfiddich Rich Oak and The Balvenie Signature. Read __________________________________________ |
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Estée Lauder reinvents Pure Color Earlier this week at a major launch event in Paris, Estée Lauder unveiled its revamped Pure Color cosmetics collection, created in partnership with Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux, who was appointed last November to help rejuvenate the brand. The launch also showcased the limited-edition Blue Dahlia and Pure Color Night Collections. The Moodie Report was the exclusive travel retail media in attendance. Read __________________________________________ |
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Nemiroff 'most valuable' Ukrainian brand Nemiroff has been named the most valuable Ukrainian brand, according to the UkrBrand-2010 – Top 100 Ukrainian Brands rating prepared by the MPP Consulting Agency. The experts estimated the brand's value at US$404 million. Read __________________________________________ |
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Marcolin debuts Tod's, John Galliano sunglasses in Singapore Leading Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin introduced a raft of new sunglasses from a host of top designer names, including Tod's and Tom Ford, at the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition last week. New to duty free are John Galliano sunglasses, shown to the trade for the first time in Singapore. Read __________________________________________ |
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Duc d’O captures major accolade for quality Duc d'O Chocolaterie’s Liqueur Filled Chocolates product has been granted a three-star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste & Quality Institute, the leading independent chefs and sommeliers organisation dedicated to testing, awarding and promoting quality consumer food and drink. Duc d’O is now licensed to put a special quality seal on its packaging, marking it as an “exceptional product”. Read __________________________________________ |
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The Harston Group adds Jacques Lemans watches to growing portfolio The Harston Group has announced a new distribution deal with Austrian watch manufacturer Jacques Lemans. In an agreement finalised at the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition last week, the Harston Group will be representing Jacques Lemans in global travel retail, with an emphasis on distribution in new markets, particularly through ground shops, cruise ships and border stores. Read __________________________________________ |
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Jack Daniel’s brings flavour of America to Sydney International Airport Travellers passing through Sydney International Airport were recently treated to a Brown-Forman Duty Free exhibit featuring two American icons: Jack Daniel’s and the renowned motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson. The exhibit included samplings of the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands and offered consumers the opportunity to win a special Jack Daniel’s Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle. Read __________________________________________ |
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Frey Wille unveils Mediterranean design Méditerranée is the name of the latest colourful design from Viennese enamel jewellery specialist Frey Wille. The new design forms part of the Homage à Hundertwasser collection, which pays tribute to the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Read __________________________________________ |
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Shanghai Tang opens first boutique at Beijing Shanghai Tang has opened its first boutique at Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3. The opening ceremony took place on 13 May with a traditional lion dance, attended by leading figures from the airport authority, the retailer (Beijing Capital International Airport Commercial and Trading Company) and the brand owner. Read __________________________________________ |
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Tommy Hilfiger celebrates summer by the sea Aramis and Designer Fragrances has unveiled new limited-edition summer scents for its Tommy Hilfiger Tommy and Tommy Girl franchises. Inspired by the freedom of the sea, the fragrances are said to bring together the freshness of the ocean air, the appeal of the open water and the warmth of the summer sun. Read __________________________________________ |
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L’Oreal introduces Perfume Lounge event L’Oréal Luxury Products Travel Retail has created a new global travel retail event called the Perfume Lounge. This animation features, for the first time, all of the group’s prestige fragrances, within a promotion that has been tailored to meet the demands of global airport shoppers. Read __________________________________________ |
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Elemis extends treatment portfolio with Modern Skin Facial British skincare and spa brand Elemis has created a new treatment, the “Modern Skin Facial”. The latest addition to its Skin Solutions Facials portfolio, the treatment was designed by Director of Treatment Development Noella Gabriel specifically for women whose skin is reacting badly to the effects of a modern lifestyle. Read __________________________________________ |
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Clarins bottles the essence of Womanity Clarins Group and Thierry Mugler is poised to take their “womanity” concept one step further, with the launch of the Womanity feminine fragrance. “Womanity is a perfume conceived as a link, a positive energy flowing through all types of femininity,” explained the designer. The fragrance follows on from the launch of the website www.womanity.com on 8 March. Read __________________________________________ |
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Battling the travel threats I’ve arrived back at Sydney Airport for a brief transit stopover before flying onto London via Bangkok. Given that I am flying British Airways (BA), my agenda has been uncertain to say the least over recent days. Read __________________________________________ |
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Learning lessons from Antipodean airports More European retailers, in particular, need to get down to this part of the world (so do the organisers of some of the industry’s increasingly ludicrous ‘awards’, where Australasia never seems to get a look in). Those retailers would learn much about how to really do Arrivals shopping; how to offer destination merchandise with real quality and integrity; and how to balance the operational and commercial. Read __________________________________________ |
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Competition heats up down under Now this is what you call competition... Thanks to the highly illuminated global insight and immense wisdom of the New Zealand Commerce Commission, Auckland Airport now has two retailers – DFS and JR Duty Free – competing directly just feet away from one another in both Arrivals and Departures. Read __________________________________________ |
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Entering the land of the long white cloud The Moodie Report’s Antipodean adventure continues as I arrive in New Zealand – or in Maori, Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Fresh from my visit to Sydney Airport’s breathtakingly revamped International Terminal, I’ve just arrived in Auckland to view the new departures stores for both DFS and JR Duty Free. Read __________________________________________ |
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Derek’s dream comes true Rip up your travel agenda. Change your plans. Wherever you were intending to go, buy a ticket to Sydney instead. I’ve spent the past two days rigorously examining the retail and food & beverage offer at Sydney Airport’s new-look international terminal and I can tell you that it’s very special indeed. Read __________________________________________ |
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Coming home to the Antipodes This Blog is being written at 30,000 feet as I fly on a Qantas A380 over the vast interior of Australia. As I write, the flight map says we’re passing a town called Milparinka (population 55 according to the 2006 census), meaning that we’ve just entered New South Wales airspace and we’re around 90 minutes out of Sydney. Read __________________________________________ |
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BPI requires Travel Retail Supervisor BPI, a subsidiary of the Shiseido Group (fourth largest international cosmetics group), specialising in the development and distribution worldwide of the fragrance brands Issey Miyake, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Narciso Rodriguez, is seeking a Travel Retail Supervisor for Italy, Turkey, Sweden and Malta. Read |
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Qatar Duty Free seeks a Category Manager Qatar Duty Free seeks a Category Manager to manage category purchasing functions ensuring that sufficient stocks are available at all times to satisfy the projected sales growth; investigate new product opportunities and present range proposals; and analyse in-depth correct performance with a view to focusing the range and maximising profitability for the company. Read |
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PUIG seeks Travel Retail Area Manager For our Travel Retail business unit we are looking for a Travel Retail Area Manager for the CIS/Russia markets. The position is based in Moscow in our regional office and you will be reporting to the Travel Retail General Manager based in the Barcelona HQ. Read |
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