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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
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 In this week's edition of The Moodie Report 7 Days, Martin Moodie reports from Cyprus on the strong early commercial performance of the new Larnaka International Airport, despite soft British traffic and spend and recent disruption from the Icelandic volcano ash crisis. We are also on location at Nice Airport, where Dermot Davitt comments on Aelia’s new retail brand, which the company plans to roll out across its portfolio in the months ahead. 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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Aelia transforms Nice Côte d'Azur Airport stores; launches new group-wide retail brand Leading French travel retailer Aelia yesterday inaugurated its newest stores at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, and transformed the shopping environment at its existing stores. In another first, the company has unveiled its new retail brand, Aelia Duty Free, which it will roll out across its estate in the months ahead. Read __________________________________________ |
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Emerging categories flourish at new-look Larnaka International Airport Commercial sales at the new Larnaka International Airport have begun encouragingly, despite soft British traffic and spend and recent disruption from the Icelandic volcano ash crisis. May retail sales have boomed, driven by a much-enhanced spend per head. That in turn is being driven by non-core categories that were enhanced or added at the new terminal when it opened last November. Read __________________________________________ |
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HDFS sales dip but profits surge in Q1 Hellenic Duty Free Shops’ (HDFS) travel retail business posted €34.9 million in sales in Q1 2010, down by -2.6% year-on-year. But after-tax profits surged by +49.6% to €3.7 million in the quarter, while EBITDA increased by +18.8% to €7.8 million. Confectionery posted the major increase among the key product categories. Read __________________________________________ |
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International air travel falls by -2.4% in April as Icelandic volcano effect bites Scheduled international air travel fell by some -2.4% year-on-year in April, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The key factor in the slide was the impact of the Icelandic volcano, which caused many flight cancellations over a six-day period during the month. “The ash crisis knocked back the global recovery," says IATA Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani. Read __________________________________________ |
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Hong Kong Airport unveils T1 F&B winners Hong Kong International Airport has announced the result of a tender for dining licences in Terminal 1’s East Hall. Winners include Pizza Express and several restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide. In other major news, fashion chain Zara will soon open a 1,000sq m store at the airport. Read __________________________________________ |
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Los Angeles Airport unveils renovated Tom Bradley International Terminal Los Angeles World Airports has just completed its Tom Bradley International Terminal renovation project – offering what the airport management team says is a new level of customer experience. The airport held a ceremony yesterday to mark the development, the first major upgrade at the location since 1984. Read __________________________________________ |
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Auckland Airport forges ahead in Asian tourism market drive Auckland Airport is investing several million dollars over the next two to three years to help develop the Asian tourism market, which it believes has huge potential. “The Asian tourism market opportunity is New Zealand’s best chance to surf the economic boom from emerging economies,” says Auckland Airport CEO Simon Moutter. Read __________________________________________ |
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Dubai posts strong surge in April traffic Dubai International Airport posted a +13.9% surge in passenger traffic year-on-year in April despite the impact of the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano, which affected air traffic worldwide in the month. “To record double-digit growth during a month in which over 500 flights were cancelled is impressive,” said Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths. Year-to-date passenger traffic has increased +18.7% to 15.2 million. Read __________________________________________ |
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HMSHost to bring fresh flavour to Miami HMSHost has announced the award of an eight-year food & beverage concession at Miami International Airport. HMSHost and its local partners will offer North Terminal travellers new dining options designed to reflect the city’s style and culture. Read __________________________________________ |
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Sydney International Airport set for June celebration of spectacular new terminal Sydney Airport will celebrate the A$500 million redevelopment of its International Terminal (T1) on 11 June. The expansion includes ambitious new retail, food & beverage and waiting areas. The Moodie Report has been in Sydney to prepare a special celebratory publication marking the achievement. Read __________________________________________ |
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Abu Dhabi Internatinal Airport posts double-digit rise in April passenger traffic Abu Dhabi Airports Company posted a +10.1% year-on-year increase in April passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The strong result came despite what ADAC Senior Vice President of Airport Operations Ahmed Al Haddabi described as “extraordinary circumstances” caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud which grounded numerous flights. Read __________________________________________ |
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Redfoot takes big step forward in travel retail Redfoot Duty Free Division has secured new listings for its folding travel and after-party shoes since the brand launched in travel retail in September 2009. Its launch at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sold over 1,200 pairs of the ladies’ pumps in the first six weeks, putting Redfoot in the top three best-selling shoe brands there. Read __________________________________________ |
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JTI introduces innovative new cigarette JT International (JTI), the international tobacco division of Japan Tobacco, is introducing an innovative ‘less smoke smell’ (LSS) cigarette to global travel retail under the Mild Seven brand. The company has also developed new showcasing units for Mild Seven, and plans to launch another limited-edition pack for the brand. Read __________________________________________ |
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Ian Macleod boosts Asia sales with staff training workshop programme Ian Macleod Distillers has just completed its first duty free staff training workshop in Malaysia, the latest development in the family-owned company’s travel retail marketing strategy. “Staff training is an integral part of developing sales of malt whisky, especially Glengoyne and Smokehead whiskies, in this region,” says Ian Macleod Distillers Director of Travel Retail Andy Lane. Read __________________________________________ |
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Jacomo offers ‘union of the senses’ Parfums Jacomo presented its new Art Collection fragrance trilogy at this month’s TFWA Asia Pacific. The line represents “a union of the senses” according to the brand, combining the work of three artists and the craft of perfumery. Read __________________________________________ |
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The Famous Grouse challenges travellers Edrington Group has launched a tasting challenge exclusively in the travel retail channel for its Scotch whisky brand family The Famous Grouse. The promotional campaign began in April in Vienna and is now touring a variety of locations in European airports and on Scandinavian ferries. Read __________________________________________ |
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Kipling's Ralph Bou Nader aims high Ralph Bou Nader, the newly appointed Travel Retail Manager at Kipling, has outlined his ambitious and wide-ranging plans for the Belgian bag brand. The company has also unveiled details of its fashion-forward bag collections for Autumn/Winter 2010, featuring sparkly metallic leather and fabrics. Read __________________________________________ |
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Scorpio radiates success with Transformulas Scorpio Distributors has reported a "rewarding" week at the recent TFWA Asia Pacific show, together with a substantial distribution boost to its Transformulas beauty product range which has been enhanced with fresh packaging and several new items. Read __________________________________________ |
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Travalo broadens ferry exposure with Gebr Heinemann fragrance deal Aircraft-safe fragrance atomiser Travalo has struck a listings deal with Gebr Heinemann, which has bolstered the brand with its first ferry listings. Spanish ferry operators FRS and Comanav are taking Travalo onboard the high seas from this month, joining Brittany Ferries and Stena Line. Read __________________________________________ |
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Patrón raises US$138,000 for The Smile Train The Patrón Spirits Company has raised US$138,330 from its Fourth Annual Invitational Charity Golf Tournament in Coral Springs, Florida, to benefit cleft charity The Smile Train. “I’ve seen first-hand how every Dollar matters, and I’m continually grateful for our friends and supporters who have so generously contributed every year to this very worthwhile humanitarian cause,” says Patrón Spirits International Chief Operating Officer John McDonnell. Read __________________________________________ |
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Constellation Brands recognised for support of Haiti relief efforts Constellation Brands has been named the United Nations Association of Rochester’s 2010 ‘Organization of the Year’ in recognition of its contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake in Haiti. Each year this award is given to a Rochester area organisation whose work has “advanced the cause of global peace and spread of humanity”, the company said. Read __________________________________________ |
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M&M’s goes funball crazy as M-Ball promotion drives net gains Mars International Travel Retail has launched the first executions of its funball-themed M-Ball campaign for M&M’s at Oslo and Copenhagen airports. The global campaign made its debut on 1 May at the two Nordic airport locations operated by Gebr Heinemann, and will continue its roll-out in 50 airports around the world this summer. Read __________________________________________ |
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The Moodie Report is spot on in Larnaka The veteran Kiwi striker steps up, plants the ball to the goalie’s left. The goalie guesses correctly but the pace of the ball beats him. It’s a shock lead to the New Zealand All Whites and the greatest boil-over in FIFA World Cup history is about to happen... Read __________________________________________ |
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Developing a taste for Cyprus The Moodie Report is on the move again – this time we’re back in Cyprus to view progress at the new Larnaka International Airport, opened last November. First it was an early morning flit through London Heathrow Airport Terminal 1, which BAA now has operating a whole lot more slickly than in the past. I was through security in a couple of minutes and quickly into the commercial zone. Read __________________________________________ |
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Blooming Beautiful with Blue Dahlia The beauty launch season continues apace and once again The Moodie Report has been on the road, this time to Paris with Estée Lauder. The occasion was the unveiling of the revamped Pure Color cosmetics collection, created in partnership with Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux, who was appointed last November to help rejuvenate the brand. 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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