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“A new standard for airport retail” – Noida International Airport pledges to bring the best shopping experience as Heinemann and BWC triumph in tender

Noida International Airport has awarded the concession for duty-free and other retail to a consortium of Heinemann Asia Pacific and BWC Forwarders Private Limited. The contract includes the duty-free concession, to be operated by Heinemann, as well as master concessions for domestic retail and international duty-paid retail, to be operated by BWC Forwarders.

Spirits and Wines

Pernod Ricard and Lagardère AWPL reveal Auckland Airport’s first wines & spirits shop-in-shop

Also a first for Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail in the Pacific region, the 62sq m space initially features the Jameson brand and uses the company’s new signature modular design.

Cosmetics

Jesús Abias takes over L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific leadership as Tao Zhang assumes new role

Jesús Abia is named Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific from 1 July, succeeding Tao Zhang whose new position is yet to be confirmed.

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Heathrow Airport in line for busiest ever year after strong April passenger performance

London Heathrow Airport served 6.7 million passengers in April but warned that current government policies are curtailing the UK’s global connectivity

Food & Confectionery

Ospree Duty Free celebrates airport concept store openings in Mumbai

The Bharat Story and Bon Voyage are the latest additions to the diverse retail line-up at one of India’s key hubs.

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On location at TFWA Asia Pacific 2024 in Singapore

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Spirits and Wines

The House of Suntory and Gebr. Heinemann host Roku Sakura Bloom Edition pop-up at Frankfurt Airport

The immersive pop-up is running at Terminal 1 A+Z Non-Schengen Departure Area until 31 May.

Watches and Jewellery

AMRPL opens multi-brand watch boutique at Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow

The store bolsters the travel retailer’s presence at the airport after the opening of its first concept store Bon Voyage last month.

Cosmetics

Moodie Davitt STUDIO exclusive – The Estée Lauder Companies Global President Travel Retail Israel Assa underlines commitment to Hainan

In this video interview filmed at the recent Hainan Expo, Israel Assa discusses the beauty house’s recent slew of openings at China Duty Free Group’s Global Beauty Plaza in Haitang Bay and a longstanding commitment to Hainan and the wider China market.

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Bahrain Duty Free posts +62.1% surge in first-quarter profits

The travel retailer recorded BD2,341,326 (US$6.2 million) in profits for the first three months of 2024.

Sydney Airport extends media partnership with JCDecaux and unveils ‘Brand Connect’ platform

“Our objectives were to reset our media portfolio and push the boundaries on what airport media could be – beyond traditional out-of-home advertising and into a more holistic suite of media opportunities across partnerships, activations, and sponsorships,” says Sydney Group Executive – Commercial Mark Zaouk.

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“A new standard for airport retail” – Noida International Airport pledges to bring the best shopping experience as Heinemann and BWC triumph in tender

Pernod Ricard and Lagardère AWPL reveal Auckland Airport’s first wines & spirits shop-in-shop

Jesús Abias takes over L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific leadership as Tao Zhang assumes new role

Heathrow Airport in line for busiest ever year after strong April passenger performance

Ospree Duty Free celebrates airport concept store openings in Mumbai

On location at TFWA Asia Pacific 2024 in Singapore

The House of Suntory and Gebr. Heinemann host Roku Sakura Bloom Edition pop-up at Frankfurt Airport

AMRPL opens multi-brand watch boutique at Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow

Courvoisier Spritz anyone?

Bahrain Duty Free posts +62.1% surge in first-quarter profits

Sydney Airport extends media partnership with JCDecaux and unveils ‘Brand Connect’ platform

Images of the Day: Misaka secures first travel retail listing with Avolta at West Kowloon Station

Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine & Category Insight, May 2024

Ospree Duty Free and King Power International Singapore strike strategic joint venture

“An unforgettable experience” – The Macallan hosts Cirque du Soleil collaboration premiere

Brand News

Pernod Ricard and Lagardère AWPL reveal Auckland Airport’s first wines & spirits shop-in-shop

Jesús Abias takes over L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific leadership as Tao Zhang assumes new role

‘Glow on the go’ – Almora Botanica introduces Travel Essential kits

Ospree Duty Free celebrates airport concept store openings in Mumbai

The House of Suntory and Gebr. Heinemann host Roku Sakura Bloom Edition pop-up at Frankfurt Airport

AMRPL opens multi-brand watch boutique at Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow

Bacardi Global Travel Retail names Sam Pickard as Regional Director of new AMEA division

Images of the Day: Misaka secures first travel retail listing with Avolta at West Kowloon Station

Interview: Fiyta’s Jobs Wang on crafting a global strategy for travel retail expansion

The Moodie Interview: How Food Accademia is bringing a new Italian flavour dimension to travel retail

Meet The Moodie Davitt Report team: Introducing Vincci Chung

DENIZEN outlines long-term strategy to enhance brand positioning in travel retail

Suntory Global Spirits embraces new era at TFWA Asia Pacific show

Food & Beverage

Live and online: The Moodie Davitt Magazine & Category Insight, May 2024

The Mercurius Group hosts ‘first-of-its-kind’ Travel Retail Bootcamp in Tasmania

PizzaExpress to make airport bow at London Gatwick this month

First Airport FAB + Hospitality Awards finalists revealed ahead of next month’s Ontario event

Images of the Day: Gebr. Heinemann and casualfood evolve ‘smartseller’ concept

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