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 - 01/09/10
 UK. BAA today launched the Heathrow Travel Product Awards for 2010, which will recognise "the best travel accessories and gadgets" on offer at the airport. The awards will be decided by the British public, who are being encouraged to vote online for their favourite items. This year, 12 categories are being put to the public vote, including Travel Must-Have, Best Handbag, Top Travel Read and Best Travel Entertainment.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 01/09/10
 SINGAPORE. Yam Seng Pte Ltd has been awarded the exclusive global distribution rights, including travel retail, to the Murray Webb Collection of rugby-related merchandise. Widely considered to be one of the world's finest practising caricaturists, Murray Webb's work usually revolves around sports icons, and this collection will focus initially on leading international and All Blacks rugby players in the run-up to the Rugby World Cup in September 2011.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 31/08/10
 CANADA. Vancouver International Airport has hailed the success of its recent ‘Take off Fridays’ summer promotion which saw concessions sales per passenger “drastically increase”. The retail and community promotion, which drew its inspiration from activity during the 2010 Olympic Games at YVR, received positive feedback from both the community and business partners, said the airport.
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 - 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 - 11/08/10
 DENMARK. A Danish inventor is offering travel retailers a new multi-functional travel gadget that has already gained a listing onboard a major European flag carrier. The Cavius Personal Alarm is a four-in-one device that can be used as a personal attack alarm, a smoke detector, and a door and luggage alarm. Activated by a simple button, it emits a loud noise as a deterrent.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 20/07/10
 SPAIN. Áreas has been awarded the management of 12 establishments (nine restaurants and three shops) at Alicante International Airport. "This new contract is a significant culmination of the presence of Áreas in Spanish airports and it bolsters our leadership as a provider of comprehensive services to travellers on the move,” said Áreas President Peter Fontana.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/07/10
 US. Fossil Inc has added a new range of travel accessories and leathergoods to its travel retail assortment. The category includes toilet bags, document holders, key fobs, luggage tags and pocket mirrors, all designed in a modern vintage style.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/07/10
 GERMANY. German gift supplier Troika has announced the appointment of Carolina Marini to the position of Senior Sales Manager. Based in Buenos Aires, Marini will be responsible for handling key travel retail accounts worldwide.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/07/10
 FRANCE. Leading French travel retailer Aelia has begun the roll-out of its new retail identity, Aelia Duty Free, to its latest stores at Bordeaux Mérignac and Lille Lesquin airports. The company’s updated retail brand, complete with new-look fascia, was first introduced across Aelia's stores at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in May.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/07/10
SOUTH KOREA. Ballantine’s Scotch whisky, Camus Cognac, Estée Lauder and Chanel fragrances led Korean Air’s inflight duty free sales rankings by value for June in their respective categories. Hawaiian Sun (confectionery) and Swarovski (miscellaneous) were among the other strong performers for the world's leading inflight retail operation.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/07/10
 UAE. Fresh from a recession-busting record year in 2009, Dubai Duty Free today announced a +16% rise in first-half sales to US$607million. “We have seen an increase in consumer spending across all categories, with average spend per departing passenger at US$47,” says Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Colm McLoughlin.
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 - 02/07/10
 UK. Following the completion by BAA of its new security area at Edinburgh Airport, WDF has officially launched its World Duty Free store. The 6,942sq ft shop is the centrepiece of the newly designed airport facilities and has been re-located to sit immediately opposite the entrance into the Departures lounge. A first for World Duty Free, it also features a new-look World of Whiskies store.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/06/10
 UK. Travel-sized fragrance atomiser Travalo has gained its first airport listings with several major duty free operators. "It’s a great link sale within our perfume department," notes Ross McMahon, Operations Manager at Kiev Airport operator KievRianta.
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.
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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