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8 July 2010 | TheMoodieReport.com – the website that never sleeps |
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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 a landmark day for Indian aviation as the new Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 is inaugurated – complete with a compelling commercial offer. This edition also offers you a pithy executive insight into all the major stories from the last week, 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 of the events that shape our industry. |
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Hand in Hand for Haiti education project makes breakthrough progress "The most important investment in the field of education outside of Port-au-Prince in the past 30 years." That's how French Ambassador Didier le Bret described the school being built by Hand in Hand for Haiti, the extraordinary travel retail industry initiative to help the reconstruction of the earthquake-ravaged country. We present a full update on the project's progress. Read __________________________________________ |
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DFASS boosts Asian presence with Bangkok Airways duty free account DFASS (Singapore) has strengthened its growing presence in Asia with the announcement of a new inflight sales and management partnership with Bangkok Airways. The airline's Assistant Director in charge of the duty free programme, Ms Sunate-on, said: "I am very confident that DFASS will be able to make a substantial difference to our programme." Read __________________________________________ |
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Red letter day in Delhi as T3 is inaugurated "This is a demonstration of what India is truly capable of." Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Praful Patel underlined the spectacular achievement represented by the long-awaited new Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in front of 7,000 guests. The Moodie Report brings you first-hand reaction. Read __________________________________________ |
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Derek Larsen named The Moodie Report Personality of the Month Sydney Airport General Manager, Retail Derek Larsen has been named The Moodie Report Personality of the Month for June, in association with The Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Larsen was the driving force behind the stunning commercial transformation of Sydney Airport's new-look International Terminal, which recently celebrated the completion of its phased opening. Read __________________________________________ |
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China Duty Free opens top-class retail offer at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport 3 July was an auspicious occasion as the new 96,000sq m international terminal opened at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. The commercial offer includes two highly ambitious and upscale retail stores run by China Duty Free Group (CDFG) set in the international and domestic lounges. CDFG President Lu Lu described the company's partnership with the airport as "a great milestone". Read __________________________________________ |
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Dubai Duty Free tops US$607 million in powerful first-half showing Fresh from a recession-busting record year in 2009, Dubai Duty Free has announced a +16% rise in first-half sales to US$607million. "We have seen an increase in consumer spending across all categories, with average spend per departing passenger at US$47," said Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Colm McLoughlin. Read __________________________________________ |
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WDF celebrates launch of Edinburgh store Following the completion by BAA of its new security area at Edinburgh Airport, WDF officially launched its World Duty Free store last week. The 6,942sq ft shop is the centrepiece of the newly designed airport facilities and has been relocated to sit immediately opposite the entrance to the Departures lounge. A first for World Duty Free, it also features a shop-in-shop format with the inclusion of a new-look World of Whiskies store. Read __________________________________________ |
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Gebr Heinemann takes its new retail identity to Salzburg Airport Gebr Heinemann has unveiled its Heinemann Duty Free retail brand at the newly expanded and refurbished store in Salzburg Airport. The 415sq m store is the first outside Germany to feature the Heinemann Duty Free identity. A major highlight, says the retailer, is the installation of a new-look 'Regionals' zone for destination items, with a design theme that reflects Salzburg and its surrounding areas. Read __________________________________________ |
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HMSHost receives award for approach to minority businesses Recognising its long-standing efforts on behalf of emerging minorities and women in business, HMSHost has received its second Airport Minority Advisory Council Corporate Partner Award. "We highly value our minority business partners and are proud to be acknowledged for encouraging and fostering their success," said President & CEO Elie Maalouf. Read __________________________________________ |
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Aelia rolls out new retail branding to Bordeaux and Lille airports Leading French travel retailer Aelia has begun the roll-out of its new retail identity, Aelia Duty Free, to its latest stores at Bordeaux-Mérignac and Lille Lesquin airports. The company’s updated retail brand was first introduced at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in May, and is being adapted to the passenger profile at the new locations. Read __________________________________________ |
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SSP and partner open Street Food concept at Stockholm Arlanda Airport T5 Leading food travel specialist SSP has teamed up with Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson to open a new Street Food concept at Stockholm Arlanda Airport Terminal 5. The restaurant is the second Street Food unit to open in Sweden and offers visitors "fresh and wholesome street food from around the world", the partners said. Read __________________________________________ |
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European passenger traffic posts encouraging growth in May Passenger traffic at Europe's airports posted an increase of +5.4% year-on-year in May, according to the latest figures from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe. Despite the encouraging climb in volumes, passenger numbers remain more than -10% below May 2008. Read __________________________________________ |
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UK travel industry braced for short-term pain, says Barclays Corporate Survey The UK travel industry is bracing itself for a year of relatively slow growth and subdued consumer confidence in 2011. That’s according to the annual Barclays Corporate Travel Forum Survey, just published. But the long-term prospects for the travel industry are brighter, notes the survey. Read __________________________________________ |
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‘The Age Matters’: Chivas Bros launches major consumer campaign Chivas Brothers has launched a global consumer campaign to highlight the importance of age statements on Scotch whiskies. 'The Age Matters' campaign begins in travel retail before being rolled out across domestic markets. Chivas Brothers Chairman and CEO Christian Porta tells The Moodie Report about the importance of the campaign. Read __________________________________________ |
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Clinique updates Repairwear franchise with cutting-edge Laser Focus Last week in Los Angeles, Clinique unveiled a cutting-edge addition to its Repairwear franchise, called Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector. The “de-aging serum” is claimed to achieve 63% of the visible wrinkle reducing power of a laser. The Moodie Report was the exclusive travel retail media in attendance at the launch. Read __________________________________________ |
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Diageo ‘Summer Spirit’ campaign set to drive footfall and sales in travel retail Diageo Global Travel & Middle East has launched its global summer campaign, named 'Take Your Summer Spirit With You', which aims to increase footfall and sales in global travel retail. The campaign will run across the group's core portfolio, and with key retail partners at airports, on cruise ships and at border stores. Read __________________________________________ |
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BAT sets gold standard with new smoking facilities at Osaka Kansai Airport British American Tobacco (BAT) is celebrating its latest premium smoking lounge implementation at Osaka Kansai Airport. The BAT team partnered with the Kansai Airport Authority to transform a basic smoking room into a premium smoking lounge, complete with consumer engagement opportunities designed to rejuvenate the Kent brand. Read __________________________________________ |
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WDF launches Pandora pop-up shop at London Heathrow Airport Leading travel retailer WDF has announced the arrival of its Pandora jewellery pop-up store in the Departures lounge of London Heathrow Terminal 5. Trading from 7 July to September, the boutique will stock the brand's largest range of bracelets and charms available in the airport, alongside new collections. Read __________________________________________ |
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Frédérique Constant reveals its big heart Frédérique Constant hosted a glamorous dinner in New York City to celebrate the Swiss watch brand's annual Passion Awards for Charity 2010. Founder and CEO Peter Stas awarded the American Heart Association with a US$50,000 cheque for their charitable efforts. Read __________________________________________ |
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The Estée Lauder Companies completes Smashbox acquisition The Estée Lauder Companies has completed its acquisition of Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings in fiscal year 2011, before transaction and integration costs. Read __________________________________________ |
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Citizen boosts brand image in the Gulf with JCDecaux campaign Citizen has rolled out an extensive advertising campaign at Dubai and Sharjah international airports with JCDecauxMEA, the exclusive advertising concessionaire of the two airports. The Japanese watch brand is eyeing growth in the Gulf market and aims to strengthen its corporate branding through the campaign. Read __________________________________________ |
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Scarlett Johansson stars in Mango campaign Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is to star again in the Autumn/Winter 2010/11 campaign for Spanish fashion chain Mango. The photo shoot, led by the acclaimed photographer Mario Sorrenti, reveals a more mature and sophisticated look. Read __________________________________________ |
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LVMH to acquire Sack's and expand beauty business in Brazil LVMH is to acquire a 70% stake in Sack's, the leading online retailer of fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries and one of the leading companies in the beauty distribution sector in Brazil. The acquisition will mark LVMH-owned Sephora's entry into the Brazilian fragrances and cosmetics market, one of the largest and fastest-growing beauty markets worldwide. Read __________________________________________ |
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Johnnie Walker scoops Cannes film award A film for Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky has scooped a prestigious Cannes Lions Gold medal. ‘The Man Who Walked Around the World’, featuring Scottish actor Robert Carlyle, tells the story of Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky. Read __________________________________________ |
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Jacques Farel makes a summer splash Jacques Farel has a host of new products lined up for the summer season, such as handbags for young girls and new gift boxes for men's and women's fashion watches. The Hong Kong-based accessories specialist has also participated in an event to raise funds for the children's charity Room to Read. Read __________________________________________ |
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Travel retail gets a kick out of the World Cup Since the departure of the brave All Whites from New Zealand (my apologies to Italian readers for our role in the demise of the Azzurri), my allegiances have switched constantly in this most compelling of Football World Cups. Read __________________________________________ |
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The comfort of strangers – and friends In what seems the blink of an eye, the Royal Marsden Hospital in London has replaced Heathrow Airport as my second home. Oh what I would give to swap those venues and rewind time. Suddenly all those Heathrow security queues carry a curiously nostalgic attraction. Read __________________________________________ |
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Waxing lyrical over Neil Towns From Neil Towns, Head of Buying at P&O Ferries, comes news that he has smashed his recent charity fundraising target – and had a unique, albeit painful, beauty treatment in the process. On 18 July Neil is taking part in a 105-mile stage of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees. Read __________________________________________ |
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Moët Hennessy Deutschland seeks Key Account Director Travel Retail Moët Hennessy Deutschland GmbH is the German subsidiary of the largest luxury goods company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Lifestyle and luxury products in the Champagne segment, wine segment and liquor segment are our profession. We are currently seeking a Key Account Director Travel Retail – German Customers, based in Munich. Read |
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Ferrero seeks Junior Product Manager Ferrero is an Italian multinational with more than 50 companies worldwide. Ferrero Travel Market is currently looking for a Junior Product Manager – Marketing Department, based in Luxembourg. Read |
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Dufry seeks Accounting Manager Dufry seeks a Shanghai-based Accounting Manager. Working as part of the Dufry team is challenging and rewarding. We operate in six geographical regions, through 14 business units, across 41 countries with over 1,000 stores servicing more than 460 million passengers. However we operate as one team – 'the Dufry team'. Read |
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