Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/09/10
 UK. The Scorpio Group is expanding its offer for inflight and travel retail with new additions to its brand portfolio, which will be presented at the TFWA World Exhibition next month. These include Paris Hilton watches, for which Scorpio has exclusive inflight distribution, as well as Avalanche, a unisex collection which comes in a variety of bright, neon colours, as well as black and white.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/09/10
 SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group has tendered the key confectionery concession at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, with bids due by 23 September for the 304sq m unit. The airport company has also issued a tender for the first 'dual concept' Watch & Jewellery concession in the same terminal, with bids due by 28 September.
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 - 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 - 29/08/10
 NEW ZEALAND. Auckland Airport has completed the second of two major retail milestones for the year with the August opening of six new-look speciality stores in the eastern side of the ambitious airside redevelopment. Additionally JR/Duty Free has opened a luxury watches area; and more exciting retail and food & beverage developments are imminent as the airport (and the whole country) builds up for Rugby World Cup year in 2011.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/08/10
 INDIA. Ethos Swiss Watch Studios has opened its latest duty free outlet at Indira Gandhi International Airport's new Terminal 3. It offers 15 Swiss watch brands such as Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Longines, Edox and Tissot. Ethos Swiss Watch Studios is India’s largest Swiss watch retail chain and is the only multi-brand retail chain present at airports across India.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. Lacoste Watches, part of the Movado/MGI Group, are taking centre stage in a Fashion Week animation at Zürich Airport, organised by Nuance. The one-month promotion, located on the first floor opposite the Chocolate Tax Free shop, centres on the launch of the new, fashion-forward Goa collection.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/08/10
 US. Luxury Swiss watchmaker Frédérique Constant has partnered with Cohiba premium cigars to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the US and its territories including the US Virgin Islands. The ‘Frédérique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition’ timepieces will be unveiled exclusively at a private VIP reception on 22 September 22nd at Club Macanudo in New York City.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. A new book has been published tackling the challenges faced by the fine watch industry, including the post-crisis landscape and emerging markets. “Time to change”, co-published by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie and Italy's Bocconi University, is described as the first book to explore in-depth the world of fine watchmaking from a strategic and managerial perspective.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 16/08/10
 US. Skagen Designs, the affordable luxury accessories company known for its minimalist watches, is celebrating continued success in the Asia Pacific region and onboard airlines. The firm is gearing up for its new 'Snowfall in Skagen' advertising campaign breaking at Christmas, in which the watches are marketed as 'Timeless gifts inspired by Denmark'.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. Rado unveils its new Ceramica Digital Automatic watch, a digital and automatic version of the company's ground-breaking Ceramica model. It is the first watch in all-black hi-tech ceramics to feature the combination of digital display and automatic movement.
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
 INTERNATIONAL. Tuesday is the deadline for entries to The Moodie Report's latest readers' competition, which has already attracted strong interest. To mark the unveiling of the first ever Paco Rabanne cross-category pop-up store at London Heathrow T3, and the launch of the new Lady Million fragrance, Puig Travel Retail is offering The Moodie Report’s retailer and airport company readers the chance to win a golden hamper of products from the Paco Rabanne brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. Swiss watch maker Frederique Constant has been named the official sponsor of a prestigious charity event hosted by the US actress Eva Longoria. “We are committed to celebrating and supporting those passionate charitable organisations that go the extra mile to improve the lives of less fortunate people worldwide. Thus, Frederique Constant and the Par Coeur Association form a perfect match,” says Frederique Constant CEO Peter Stas.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 04/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. Swiss watch giant Swatch Group has achieved record half-year results in both sales and profit for 2010. Sales in the watches and jewellery segment rose strongly during the period and operating profit surged by +81.4% to CHF 626 million.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/07/10
 UK. Puig Travel Retail and WDF have aunched the world’s first Paco Rabanne cross-category pop-up shop at Heathrow Airport T3. The store will open for an initial three months, coinciding with the summer season. The 32sq m Paco Rabanne ‘universe’ houses fragrances, watches and sunglasses from the brand’s portfolio. WDF Commercial Director Jo O’Connor hails the project, saying it has delivered “great theatre”.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/07/10
 SWEDEN. Capella Industries, creator of the retro-inspired Lambretta watch brand, has signed a licensing deal with Swedish diving company Poseidon to develop a line of watches. The Poseidon fashion watch collection made its debut at the 2010 TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore with six airline listings.
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 - 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
 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
SWITZERLAND. Frédérique Constant has been selected as the official timekeeper of the 2010 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. The Swiss watch brand will be the exclusive sponsor of this prestigious classic car event, which dates back to 1907.
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 - 16/07/10
 MALAYSIA. Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has launched the legendary Master Memovox range with Valiram-owned Swiss Watch Gallery at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall. Jaeger-LeCoultre originally unveiled the Master Memovox some 60 years ago and the brand has now been launched with a contemporary new version.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 13/07/10
 SWITZERLAND. On the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Britain, Montres Charmex has introduced a pilot's watch to commemorate the Royal Air Force's Hurricane aircraft. The rugged, limited-edition Hurricane by CX Swiss Military Watch is equipped with a chronometer-certified automatic chronograph and enables all aeronautical calculations.
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 - 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
 US. Frédérique Constant hosted a glamorous dinner in New York City to celebrate the Swiss watch brand's annual Passion Awards for Charity 2010. Founder and CEO Peter Stas awarded the American Heart Association with a US$50,000 cheque for their charitable efforts.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/07/10
 DENMARK. Danish watch brand Noon Copenhagen is making good progress in the Asian travel retail market, having gained several duty free listings and expanded its product range over the past year. It is listed on more than 18 airlines and has opened new markets in China and the Philippines, as well as an office in Hong Kong dedicated to the Asian domestic channel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/07/10
 UAE. Citizen has rolled out an extensive advertising campaign at Dubai and Sharjah international airports with JCDecauxMEA, the exclusive advertising concessionaire of the two airports. The Japanese watch brand is eyeing growth in the Gulf market and aims to strengthen its corporate branding via the campaign.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/07/10
 US. Fossil Inc has announced an extension of its agreement with Qatar Airways which will see the airline carry an additional Emporio Armani watch onboard. The new model will be listed from the summer issue of Qatar Airways' inflight duty free magazine.
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 - 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 - 30/06/10
 US. US accessories brand Fossil has developed a range of city-themed watch tins exclusively for travel retailers. The tins, which serve as packaging for the watches, depict designs for 11 international cities and the US.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/06/10
SWITZERLAND. The Swatch Group's Board of Directors have today announced that Nayla Hayek, currently Vice-President, has been unanimously appointed Chairwoman, following the sudden passing of Nicolas G. Hayek on Monday.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/06/10
 SWITZERLAND. Rado has unveiled a new collection called Centrix, a high-tech ceramic range of Swiss-made watches with a circular shape. One of the models features a mother-of-pearl dial which is adorned with a line of diamonds on its circled edge.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/06/10
 UAE. Scorpio Distributors partnered with Rotary Watches to run a successful inflight incentive promotion with leading carrier Emirates. The two crew members selling the most Rotary watches onboard Emirates flights received a two-night trip to London, where the watch brand is based.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/06/10
 SWITZERLAND. Swiss watch maker Frédérique Constant has launched a hi-tech new system for its sales force to help drive the growth of its business. Using the Apple iPad-based CRM system, salespeople have access to customer data at all times, among many other features.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/06/10
SWITZERLAND. The Swatch Group and the global watch industry are mourning the sudden loss of Nicolas G. Hayek, Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors. "Mr Nicolas G. Hayek's greatest merit was his enormous contribution to the saving of the Swiss watch industry and the foundation and the commercial development of the Swatch Group," Swatch said.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/06/10
 MONACO. Zeades has launched its first catalogue fully dedicated to corporate gifts, including jewellery and accessories. The gift items are packaged in exclusive set boxes with adaptable inner inserts, and can also be personalised with engraving.
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 - 17/06/10
 UK. Leading watch brand Rotary Watches is poised to launch a major collection of travel-related pieces in its 115th anniversary year. Some of the hi-tech Evolution models can maintain three separate times. In addition, Rotary's Les Originales collection has been expanded to include slim-line strap and bracelet watches along with chronograph strap and bracelet pieces that have a unisex appeal.
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
 ITALY. Italian fine jeweller Damiani has introduced its new Belle Époque jewelled watch collection featuring unusual technical and aesthetic details. The wearer can personalise the watch by moving a precious gem on the bezel to mark a special appointment time.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 15/06/10
 MONACO/UK. Monte Carlo-based supplier Misaki has gained its first listing with UK retailer Harrods at London Heathrow Airport. A large, branded display unit has been installed in the Terminal 3 store to hold the assortment of watches and jewellery.
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