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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, Dermot Davitt comments on a striking and highly effective retailer-brand owner collaboration taking place at London Heathrow T3, and on BAA’s strong first-half retail results. 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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Puig and WDF team up in pioneering cross-category pop-up store at
Heathrow T3 Puig Travel Retail and WDF have teamed up to launch the world's first Paco Rabanne cross-category pop-up shop at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3. The store will be open for an initial three months, coinciding with the busy summer season. The 32sq m Paco Rabanne 'universe' houses fragrances, watches and sunglasses from the brand's portfolio. WDF Commercial Director Jo O’Connor hails the project, saying it has delivered "great theatre" to T3. Read __________________________________________ |
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Phil Humphreys leaves Diageo with upbeat message for travel retail channel After a brief but spectacular tenure as Managing Director of Diageo Global Travel & Middle East (GTME), Phil Humphreys has passed the baton to his successor Jane Ewing before taking up a new senior role with Coca-Cola, based in Dubai. On the eve of his departure he reflected on the past two "rollercoaster" years in an interview with The Moodie Report Publisher Martin Moodie. Read __________________________________________ |
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HMSHost unveils powerful Sense of Place at Belfast City Airport HMSHost has unveiled a striking new food & beverage offer at Belfast City Airport – with a strong Sense of Place in its Harvest Market and Bushmills Bar concepts, plus a first Irish outlet for Espression by Lavazza. The Moodie Report Deputy Publisher Dermot Davitt attended the launch on Tuesday to bring you comment, reaction and a photo gallery of the new areas. Read __________________________________________ |
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Hong Kong Customs invokes tough tobacco limits for inbound travellers The tobacco sector takes another blow as Hong Kong Customs & Excise spells out tough new duty free limits on tobacco for inbound travellers, effective 1 August. This follows the government's budget, announced in February, in which Financial Secretary John Tsang revealed the measures on public health grounds. The new limits affect all travel retailers selling to Hong Kong-bound travellers, including Arrivals shops. Read __________________________________________ |
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Riga International Airport issues tender for management of commercial space Riga International Airport has issued a tender for a master concessionaire to oversee management of all commercial spaces at the airport. The contract will run for ten years and will cover duty free, speciality retail, food & beverage, currency exchange, car rental, business lounges, banking and other services. Read __________________________________________ |
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BAA (SP) unveils robust retail results for Heathrow and Stansted BAA (SP), owner of Heathrow and Stansted airports, has announced a strong retail performance for the first six months. Net retail income rose by +10.2% despite the severe impact of the volcanic ash crisis and industrial action by BA cabin crew. BAA Chief Executive Colin Matthews said: "Heathrow is performing particularly well and achieved its highest-ever passenger satisfaction ratings." Read __________________________________________ |
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LVMH posts strong first half; retail division records healthy growth LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €9.1 billion in the first half of 2010, up +16%, boosted by double-digit organic revenue growth in all business units. The Selective Distribution division, which includes leading travel retailer DFS, saw a +14% upswing in first-half revenue and recorded growth of +36% in profit from recurring operations. Read __________________________________________ |
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CTC-ARI Airports launches campaign around Commandaria sweet wine CTC-ARI Airports has launched a campaign to celebrate one of Cyprus's unique local products, Commandaria sweet wine. The promotion includes tastings at Larnaka International Airport, where over 100,000 passengers can sample the product until 1 August. CTC-ARI Airports is a strong supporter of Cypriot goods through its acclaimed Kypriaka destination merchandise concept. Read __________________________________________ |
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Sydney Airport launches strong advertising platform at new Terminal 1 Sydney Airport Corporation Limited has developed a strong advertising and brand activation platform, including a series of 'experiential zones,' at the redeveloped International Terminal, which was completed in June. Read __________________________________________ |
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Alain Maingreaud is named Managing Director at Tax Free World Association Tax Free World Association has named Alain Maingreaud as Managing Director with effect from 1 August. The appointment follows the departure in April of Olivier Charriaud, who was CEO. Maingreaud has been the Exhibitions & Business Development Director of the association since 2007, and before that he was Commercial Director. Read __________________________________________ |
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International passenger demand leaps by double digits in June, reports IATA International passenger demand among the world’s airlines climbed by +11.9% year-on-year in June, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. "There is no indication that the recovery will stall soon," said IATA Chief Executive Giovanni Bisignani. "But, with government stimulus packages tailing off and restocking largely completed, we expect some slowing over the months ahead." Read __________________________________________ |
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Police sunglasses links up with WDF in 'Contentainment' digital media drive Sunglasses brand Police is using WDF’s Contentainment digital media concept to engage with passengers this summer. To celebrate the launch of the movie 'The Expendables', bespoke digital content is being streamed on WDF’s Contentainment video walls in its stores at Heathrow T5, Gatwick South, Manchester, Glasgow, Jersey, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Bristol from 14 July to 24 August. And sales of the brand have already risen sharply two weeks into the campaign, says WDF. Read __________________________________________ |
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Beauté Prestige International bottles bad boy essence with Le Male Terrible Beauté Prestige International has unveiled a new version of its Le Male men's fragrance from designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Le Male Terrible will be available in travel retail from September. The scent is said to be the olfactory embodiment of the perennially attractive 'bad boy', complete with bare torso and tattoos. Read __________________________________________ |
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Brown-Forman Travel Retail rings in the changes for Chambord Brown-Forman Travel Retail has announced two major changes for its French black raspberry liqueur brand Chambord, including a considerable revamp of the signature orb-shaped bottle. A new flavoured vodka will also be introduced in January 2011, designed to compete in the high-end segment. Read __________________________________________ |
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Ferrero stages Kinder-fest at Munich Airport Ferrero's Kinder chocolate brand has been in the spotlight at Munich Airport in a month-long shop-in-shop promotion. Kinderino, the Kinder Surprise egg-shaped mascot, carried a selection of national flags, and customers could choose a Kinderino with the flag of the country they supported. Ferrero also offered a branded shoulder-bag as a gift to customers spending more than €15 on chocolates. Read __________________________________________ |
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Elizabeth Arden goes for glow with Radiance Elizabeth Arden is poised to introduce the new feminine fragrance from singer Britney Spears, called Radiance, from August. Described as a brilliant white floral, Radiance Britney Spears is said to embody the artist's "confident and alluring persona". Read __________________________________________ |
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Toscow puts on the ritz in glitzy collection Australian jewellery specialist Toscow has launched a new collection of colourful crystal jewellery called Glitzy Ritzy. Described by the company as "a celebration", the crystals are designed to complement each other in a rich blend of colours and cuts. Read __________________________________________ |
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Coty crowns Davidoff Champion Coty Prestige will introduce a new men's fragrance from Davidoff, called Davidoff Champion, into worldwide travel retail this autumn. The sport-inspired scent aims to help men tap into their "deep, fundamental instinct for victory and power", according to the brand. Read __________________________________________ |
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Rémy Cointreau and Sky Connection unveil Louis XIII universe at HKIA Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail has joined forces with Sky Connection to create the first permanent display in Asia for super-premium Cognac Louis XIII de Rémy Martin at Hong Kong International Airport. Sky Connection CEO Baker Salleh says: "To be a stage showcasing this super-premium Cognac, with its proud heritage and excellent name-recognition among our customers, is our mission. The response has been tremendous." Read __________________________________________ |
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Marc Jacobs fragrance explodes with a Bang Coty has unveiled a new men's fragrance from designer Marc Jacobs – his first masculine scent in almost a decade. Marc Jacobs Bang will begin its worldwide roll-out this autumn. The fragrance concept is described as a dynamic balance of modern sophistication and Jacobs’ trademark irony and irreverence. Read __________________________________________ |
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Marcolin signs Diesel eyewear contract Marcolin and Diesel have signed a five-year licensing contract for the production and worldwide distribution of Diesel eyewear, including sunglasses. The agreement signals Marcolin's entry into the diffusion fashion segment currently dominated by brands such as Ray-Ban and Police. Read __________________________________________ |
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JTI reports strong first half sales Japan Tobacco International (JTI), the international arm of Japan Tobacco, has reported a +9.2% rise in core net sales year-on-year (excluding tax) to US$4,970 million. The group's Global Flagship Brands posted a +2.2% rise in net sales at constant exchange rates, though volume sales declined. Read __________________________________________ |
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Distilleria Bottega scoops medals at IWSC Italian spirits producer Distilleria Bottega has been awarded a silver medal and the 'Best in Class' title for its Ripasso Bottega during the 2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The company’s Chianti Classico Docg Riserva Gallo Nero Collina del Sole also won a silver medal. Read __________________________________________ |
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Raising the bar at Belfast HMSHost's new-look food & beverage offer at Belfast City Airport, which was launched at a special event this week, hits some real high notes for the all-important qualities of newness and Sense of Place. Read __________________________________________ |
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A new chapter for Rod Wiltshire On Friday 23 July our industry bade farewell to one of its longest-serving and most respected and popular retailers – Aldeasa US President Rod Wiltshire, who is taking well-earned retirement from full-time work (though he will remain an advisor/consultant to the Autogrill-owned company). Read __________________________________________ |
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Maingreaud – the right man for the role Tax Free World Association's appointment of Alain Maingreaud as Managing Director appears a sound and logical move. Maingreaud, who replaces former CEO Olivier Charriaud, has been Exhibitions & Business Development Director of TFWA since 2007, and before that was Commercial Director. Read __________________________________________ |
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William Grant & Sons seeks Director Travel Retail – North America William Grant & Sons seeks Director Travel Retail to deliver the company's objectives within North America Travel Retail/Duty Free, maximising business opportunities with key customers and route to market to ensure delivery of annual financial results balanced with long-term profitable brand growth. Read |
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William Grant & Sons seeks Trade Marketing Manager Travel Retail – Americas William Grant & Sons seeks Trade Marketing Manager Travel Retail to develop and deliver The Americas Duty Free (Canada DF, US DF, Caribbean DF & LATAM DF) Trade Marketing strategy, creating activities that build the value of WGS brands. Read |
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Ferrero seeks Travel Market Product Manager Ferrero is an Italian multinational with more than 50 companies worldwide. Ferrero Travel Market is currently looking for a Product Manager based in Luxembourg. Read |
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