Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/08/10
 UAE. Toy and gadget specialist Wizz is bringing its range of fun and educational gifts back to the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes this year. Among the product line-up is the ‘Hungry Monkey’, which the company claims will become a hit among consumers.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/08/10
 UK. A new company is targeting the duty free market with its travel products tailored for very young children. The Little Jet Setter range is focused on making travelling with very young children fun and easy, says Founder and CEO Sherry Madera.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 11/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. Travel Retail Experts has launched a limited edition ‘WWF Collect and Protect’ collection of plush toys featuring six of the most endangered species in the world: the jaguar, orangutan, panda, polar bear, tiger and the marine turtle. A percentage of the proceeds from each sale goes direct to the World Wildlife Fund to help preserve species that are in danger of extinction.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/08/10
 UK. Russ Berrie is extending its Shelby Turtle Lil Peepers range with the addition of a Pirate collection, along with a special Baby selection. Shelby, along with Shecky and Squirtle, are now offered in a range of Pirate costumes complete with eye patches and striped caps featuring skull and crossbones motifs. They are available from early August in small and medium sizes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/08/10
 Children’s eyewear specialist Zoobug is launching a sports sunglasses collection for kids at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes (Stand number: Green Village K68). Designed to coincide with the two-year run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, the range will be exclusive to travel retail.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/07/10
 HONG KONG. Family-owned company Jacques Farel has announced a number of new additions to its product range - and its team - this summer. In listings news, a Jacques Farel Kids merchandising unit is displayed on The Kid's podium in the Plaza East store operated by Nuance-Watson (HK) at Hong Kong Airport during this summer's promotional period.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/07/10
 INTERNATIONAL. The organisers of the TFWA World Exhibition have added more space for exhibitors at this year's event, which takes place from 17 to 22 October in Cannes. Nearly 440 companies have confirmed their participation, including 37 new and returning exhibitors. Read on for further details of this year's event.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/07/10
 US. BAA Boston, developer of the Airmall at Boston Logan, has announced three new additions to its retail offer, including the first Vigix vending machines ever to be installed at an airport, carrying Flik Flak children's watches. New stores for Swatch watches and a regional souvenir fashion brand have also begun trading.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/07/10
 FRANCE. Koto Parfums has extended its Hello Kitty fragrance portfolio with a new travel retail exclusive quintet, which will be available from September. The Sweet Collection set contains five mini 5ml edts, each presented in the signature Hello Kitty shaped flacon, adorned with a different colour bow.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/07/10
 HONG KONG. 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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/07/10
 UAE. Toy and gadget specialist Wizz has installed two gondolas in the duty free toy section of Cairo International Airport, one in T1 and the other in T3, as the company expands in the Middle East. Wizz merchandise has been available in Cairo Airport since May, but the branded gondolas will create a more focused offer for travellers, it said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/06/10
 INTERNATIONAL. As the travel retail industry's attention turns to the next trade fair in October, The Moodie Report talks to Ian Kirk, Managing Director of exhibition consultants Pentalpha, which transforms the brands' visions for their stands into reality.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/06/10
 UK. Russ Berrie is now promoting its range of winter plush for the festive season and into the New Year. The highlight for 2010/2011 is Aspin Bear, a soft and cuddly 24-inch plush complete with winter bow, along with Bryce Bear and Mini Bears from the past. There is also a range of plush cats and dogs with various bows.
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