Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/09/10
 GREECE. More details have emerged about Hellenic Duty Free Shops’ first half results, released earlier this week. Hellenic said that sales (-8.9%) had not kept pace with passenger growth (+1.1%), falling particularly sharply in April (volcano cloud) and June. Confectionery, up +4.0%, resisted the negative trend.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/08/10
 SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group is seeking a books & stationery concessionaire for a unit at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3. The closing date is 27 September and the contract runs from 9 January 2011 until 31 December 2014.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/08/10
 INDIA. Delhi Duty Free Services, a three-way partnership between two of the industry’s leading retailers and Delhi International Airport Limited, has opened over 30,000sq ft of duty free shopping space at Indira Gandhi International Airport’s new Terminal 3 in Delhi. “Operating at T3, the sixth-largest terminal in the world with a 34 million passenger handling capacity, we expect huge footfall and see enormous scope for the growth of airport retailing in India," says Delhi Duty Free Services CEO Nicholas Goddard Palmer.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. Caran d’Ache is preparing three novelties for the TFWA World Exhibition in October, notably the 1010 Chrono Sport limited-edition writing instrument. Only 500 pieces are being produced, retailing at US$9,100 each. Some will be sold in Caran d’Ache’s new boutique at Geneva Airport with operator Airgateshop.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/08/10
 AUSTRALIA. Confectionery house Paton’s, recently acquired by book retailer Dymocks, has promoted James Kfouri to Chief Operating Officer. The former General Manager Sales & Marketing's responsibilities include the expansion of the company in domestic and international markets and the review of the product portfolio. This follows the recent opening of the Paton’s Asia office in Singapore.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/08/10
 UAE. Duty free retail turnover at Abu Dhabi International Airport grew by +19% year-on-year during the first half of 2010 to US$75 million. This figure was driven by an impressive +7.2% rise in per-passenger spend to US$14.47. Abu Dhabi Airports Company Chief Commercial Officer Huraiz Almur bin Huraiz says: “Retail spending at our airport is significantly stronger than passenger growth (+11.7%), a clear sign that we are succeeding in encouraging travellers to spend more."
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/08/10
 SOUTH KOREA. Korean Air’s duty free sales rankings by value for July saw Ballantine’s Scotch whisky, Camus Cognac, Estée Lauder cosmetics, Chanel fragrances, Hawaiian Sun and Parker lead their respective categories onboard the world’s most successful inflight retail operation.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/08/10
 CHINA. One month on from their official opening, China Duty Free Group's stores at Hangzhou International Airport’s new terminal are delivering sales results beyond forecasts while transforming the customer experience at this key tourist gateway. The Moodie Report Special Correspondent Peter Dowling reports on location directly from Hangzhou on one of the most ambitious projects of recent years in China's burgeoning travel retail industry.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/07/10
 FRANCE. 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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/07/10
 US. Tibaldi, the Italian manufacturer of writing instruments, has unveiled a limited-edition collection dedicated to the independence of Mexico. The collection of 400 sets features images of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, considered the Father of the Country.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/07/10
 NETHERLANDS. Leading travel retailer and wholesaler B&S Paul Global has unveiled a radically expanded and enhanced duty free store serving NATO staff at the Allied Joint Force Command base at Brunssum in the Netherlands. The 800sq m store includes a major emphasis on beauty and luxury goods, says the company. Read on for details, and for a special picture gallery.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 22/07/10
 US. Sheaffer Pen has launched an official Facebook page where fans can get up-to-date information on the brand, product launches, and connect with other Sheaffer fans all over the world.
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 - 19/07/10
 GERMANY. Lamy, the award-winning German manufacturer of writing instruments, is poised to unveil a wide range of designer pens at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition, including the Lamy dialog 3 twist-action fountain pen, which does not have a cap. Billed as the highlight of the Lamy product range in 2010, the pen received the Good Design Award in December 2009 for the eighth time in succession and is the only writing instrument brand to have achieved this.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/07/10
 US. Sheaffer Pen is introducing the next generation of Preludes with the launch of the Sheaffer Prelude Mini Ballpoint pen on 1 September. Available in six finishes, the compact size of the Prelude Mini allows it to fit easily in agendas, small handbags, or discreetly in the back pocket of jeans.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/07/10
CHINA. Tomorrow, 3 July, is an auspicious occasion as the new 96,000sq m international terminal opens 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”.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/06/10
SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group has called a major tender for seven luxury brand name boutiques at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1. The tender is set to be one of the biggest this year at the key Asian gateway. The vital luxury concessions are to be tendered in two clusters, one for those above 100sq m and the other for those under 100sq m. The deadline for bids is 14 July.
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 - 13/06/10
 UAE. Dubai Duty Free has built on its enviable record for corporate social responsibility by teaming up with philanthropic body Dubai Cares to launch a range of retail merchandise at Dubai International Airport. Managing Director Colm McLoughlin said: “In addition to raising funds for Dubai Cares, the merchandise, which will be seen by the many millions of passengers using Dubai International Airport, will help raise awareness of Dubai Cares and all of the good work that it undertakes.”
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