The Moodie Report

Travel Retail and Duty Free Business Intelligence    Wednesday 22 May 2013

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The Moodie Report Stock Watch 22 May Dufry +3.72%       Autogrill (Aldeasa, Alpha, HMSHost, World Duty Free): Close €10.21 Change +0.59%, 52-week High €10.69, 52-week Low €5.99       Dufry: Close 136.50, Change +3.72%, 52-week High 136.50; 52-week Low 101.60       Folli Follie Group (Hellenic DFS): Close €15.70, Change +3.29%, 52-week High €17.16; 52-week Low €3.18       Japan Airport Terminal Co: Close ¥1,504, Change +2.94%, 52-week High ¥1,680; 52-week Low ¥842.00       Hotel Shilla Co Ltd: Close ₩62,500 Change +1.30%, 52-week High ₩63,300; 52-week Low ₩41,200       Lagardère (LS Travel Retail, Aelia): Close €28.75, Change +3.42%, 52-week High €29.59; 52-week Low €18.48       LVMH (DFS Group and Starboard Cruise Services): Close €141.80, Change -0.98%, 52-week High €143.40; 52-week Low €111.00       MISR Duty Free Shops: Close 3.41, Change +2.10%, 52-week High 3.94, 52-week Low 3.12      

Airports of Thailand concession revenues grow +40% as passenger traffic surges

THAILAND. Fuelled by strong passenger growth, especially at the reopened Don Mueang Airport, a dramatic increase in concession revenues has driven the Thai airport authority’s total revenues up by +22.9% for the first six months of fiscal year 2013.

Clear Channel extends advertising contract at O'Hare and Midway airports

USA. The new deal is expected to deliver to Chicago City Council revenues of US$25 million annually from advertising and sponsorship.

Manas International Airport seeks partner for duty free venture

KYRGYZSTAN. The airport is looking for a retailer to design, build and manage its stores at Manas and Osh International Airports.

Bahrain Duty Free runs ‘Vault of Fortune’ shopping promotion

BAHRAIN. Bahrain Duty Free has launched a promotion offering passengers the chance to win thousands of Dollars in shopping vouchers.

April traffic growth caps strong start to 2013 for Asia Pacific airlines

ASIA PACIFIC. The region's airlines recorded +3.4% growth in international passengers in April, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

Nuance-Watson (HK) first in Asia to launch new Astell&Kern audio player

HONG KONG. Nuance-Watson (HK) has launched the new Astell&Kern Portable Player ahead of other travel retail doors in Asia Pacific and Hong Kong domestic.

L’Oréal promotes Nicolas Hieronimus; parts ways with Stella McCartney

L’Oréal names Nicolas Hieronimus President Selective Divisions. In other news, YSL Beauté and Stella McCartney will not renew their licence agreement.

Inflight Service captures two new airline concessions

SWEDEN. Leading concessionaire and distributor Inflight Service Europe has captured two new airline contracts, with Atlantic Airways and Danish Air Transport.

The Moodie Blog: How Dan Cappell kept his promise at the Kentucky Derby

The look on the teller’s face when I said I wanted to back every horse in the race was an absolute picture. “What, all 20 of them?” he asked.

BRAND NEWS

Mackinlay’s Shackleton whisky goes on sale at Delhi Duty Free

INDIA. The rare Mackinlay’s Shackleton Scotch whisky is a replica of the spirit found under the ice at Sir Ernest Shackleton’s hut in the Antarctic.

Nuance-Watson (HK) first in Asia to launch new Astell&Kern audio player

HONG KONG. Nuance-Watson (HK) has launched the new Astell&Kern Portable Player ahead of other travel retail doors in Asia Pacific and Hong Kong domestic.

L’Oréal promotes Nicolas Hieronimus; parts ways with Stella McCartney

L’Oréal names Nicolas Hieronimus President Selective Divisions. In other news, YSL Beauté and Stella McCartney will not renew their licence agreement.

Furla appoints SKYlink to spearhead inflight distribution

With travel retail now contributing 15% of sales, Furla appoints SKYlink as its exclusive inflight distributor for the global and inflight exclusive lines.

Collistar celebrates 30th anniversary with golden limited editions

Collistar adds a Midas touch to its Anniversary Collection, showcased in Singapore at the recent TFWA Asia Pacific show.

Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up makes European travel retail debut

P&G Prestige has introduced its Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up collection at London Heathrow Terminal 5, in partnership with World Duty Free Group.

Airline News

April traffic growth caps strong start to 2013 for Asia Pacific airlines

ASIA PACIFIC. The region's airlines recorded +3.4% growth in international passengers in April, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

Data Room

April traffic growth caps strong start to 2013 for Asia Pacific airlines

ASIA PACIFIC. The region's airlines recorded +3.4% growth in international passengers in April, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

Moodie Jobs Section

The Foodie Report

HMSHost recognised for innovative menu development and food safety

US. HMSHost was named Top Innovator in the Menu Development category at the National Restaurant Association’s Operator Innovations Awards.

Features

Live and online now: The Moodie Report Print Edition for May 2013

INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to the digital, iPad-compatible version of The Moodie Report Print Edition for May 2013, available in full – editorial and advertising.