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 TURKEY. Leading travel retailer Setur Duty Free this week opened a new Ermenegildo Zegna boutique at its Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen International Airport (SGIA) operation. The 40sq m unit offers a range of fashion & accessories from the Zegna brand. Setur Duty Free will complete its strong fashion line-up at the airport with a Salvatore Ferragamo outlet next month.
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 AUSTRALIA. Maker’s Mark pledged its support for gentlemen’s tailor and craftsman partner Rochefort this week in the launch of the latter’s 2010/11 Summer Collection at the Bambini Trust Wine Room. The event treated guests to an exclusive preview of Rochefort’s new collection, followed by an intimate cocktail tasting with Maker’s Mark Brand Ambassador Jared Plummer.
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 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.
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 FRANCE. Felipe Oliveira Baptista takes over as the new Creative Director of French casual sportswear brand Lacoste from today. In other news, Lacoste has announced a change of partnership for eyewear, with Marchon Eyewear Inc taking over the licence from Charmant, effective January 2011.
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 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.
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 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 - 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.
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 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
 UK. Luxury fashion brand Burberry has opened a new store at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The 847sq ft store offers a wide range of accessories including bags, small leathergoods, timepieces, sunglasses as well as ready-to-wear items. “The store will strengthen the luxury fashion offering at Heathrow and deliver on our promise of providing passengers with an exciting and engaging shopping experience,” said Heathrow Retail Concessions Director Brian Woodhead.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/08/10
 ITALY. Italian leathergoods brand Piquadro has launched a renewed range of models under its flagship Modus and Blue Square lines. New for both collections include travel items such as duffle bags, pilot- and cabin-size trolleys as well as wheeled overnighters.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 24/08/10
 LATIN AMERICA. Salvatore Ferragamo has expanded its commercial presence in Latin America over the summer with three new store openings: a flagship store in Mexico City and two stores in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. For the first time in Latin America, the two-storey flagship store will feature the limited edition Ferragamo’s Creations collection, which comprises reproductions of the historic shoes designed by Salvatore Ferragamo between the 1920s and the 1960s.
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 URUGUAY. Arzy Style is to launch its new Romantic Macramé Collection at the ASUTIL Conference in Puerto Rico next month. Made from 100% soft merino wool, the lightweight Emma scarf is 100% macramé and completely hand crafted.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 19/08/10
 TURKEY. Setur Duty Free’s sales at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport have surged by +155% in the first half of 2010 compared to a year ago. The strong growth is underpinned by the move to a new International Terminal in November 2009, and by a doubling of passenger traffic. Read on for details, and for news of the next phase of openings at SGIA.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/08/10
 UK. Shirtmaker T.M. Lewin has opened its first UK airport store at Manchester Terminal 1. The 110sq m outlet offers a full range of tailored men’s suits, shirts, ties and cufflinks. Womenswear includes shirts, suits, knitwear and accessories. Read on for details of the new store plus a special Picture Gallery.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/08/10
 GERMANY. Luxury leathergoods brand MCM is poised to introduce a five-strong handbag collection inspired by its best-selling Boston bag shape. Launching in September, each medium-sized Boston bag comes with its own matching purse in the same materials.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 17/08/10
 EUROPE. According to a study by shopping comparison website Kelkoo, tax free goods across Europe's ten busiest airports are priced on average -6.2% cheaper than their equivalent in local high street stores (based on a sample of 22 selected products). But it also claims that online retailing offers even better savings. Read on for details of the price comparison survey. We invite reader comment on this story.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/08/10
 SPAIN. French travel retailer Aelia and sister company SGEL have captured a five-year fashion concession at Alicante Airport, which will open in March next year under the Aelia Retail España banner. The move is the partnership’s second contract in Spain's travel retail sector: in February the alliance won a fashion & accessories concession at Málaga Airport’s new T3, which is due to open later in 2010.
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 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.
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 CHINA. MCM marked the opening of its new boutique in Shanghai with two star-studded events. The musically themed activities brought together socialites, celebrities and the media to celebrate the luxury brand's new store at the Hongkong Plaza.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/08/10
 UK. McArthurGlen Luxury Retail has named Dorothy Perkins as the first store to open under its latest Collezioni concept at Glasgow Airport. The brand, which will occupy 2,000sq ft of retail space in the airport’s Departures lounge, is "a solid and affordably stylish anchor for the Collezioni presence" at Glasgow, says McArthurGlen Luxury Retail Chairman Brian Collie.
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
 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
 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 - 21/07/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Italian fashion brand Roberto Cavalli Group and Coty have signed a licence agreement for the creation, development and distribution of 'Roberto Cavalli' and 'Just Cavalli' fragrances. The new agreement will commence in July 2011, when Cavalli’s existing fragrance licence agreement with ICR-ITF expires.
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 - 14/07/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Inter Parfums has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with designer Betsey Johnson to design, manufacture and sell fragrances, colour cosmetics and other personal care products. The new partnership’s first product launch will bow in August, with another new collection due next year.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/07/10
 HONG KONG. Hong Kong International Airport has launched a major new promotional partnership with Citibank with the aim of encouraging spend at the airport's retail and food & beverage outlets. From 9 July to 31 August all customers who purchase with Citibank credit/cobrand cards can benefit from retail offers and promotions at a wide range of stores across the airport.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/07/10
 AUSTRALIA. Leading fashion and accessories brand Guess has opened a boutique at Perth Airport’s International Terminal, the third fashion outlet to open since December, joining women’s fashion brands Witchery and Diva. In related news, Perth Airport will shortly commence redeveloping the International Terminal, including an expanded arrivals hall and duty free store.
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
 SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group has invited interested companies to make direct approaches to it for a number of key concessions at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3. One is a mid-price fashion accessories concession, while the other concerns two open category stores. The deadline for each is 12 August.
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 - 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
 FRANCE. Lacoste has announced that from January 2011 the leathergoods licence will be handed over to its partner, Devanlay. This significant change in direction represents a strategic decision on behalf of Lacoste to reinforce its partnership with Devanlay and to launch a new range of premium leathergoods, including handbags, sports bags and small leathergoods. Devanlay will be responsible for the Spring/Summer 2011 collection and will control all buying meetings with immediate effect.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 02/07/10
 SPAIN. Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is to star again in the Autumn/Winter 2010/11 campaign for Spanish fashion chain Mango. The photo shoot, led by the acclaimed photographer Mario Sorrenti, reveals a more mature and sophisticated look.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 28/06/10
 CANADA. HDS Retail North America has just opened its latest speciality retail concept, an apparel store named Red Canoe, at Montréal Trudeau International Airport. Red Canoe is a Toronto-based company that designs collections of clothing, headwear and accessories based around vintage icon brands, from Boeing to the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/06/10
 NETHERLANDS. Dufri International is introducing a new line of bags fashioned from authentic jean fabric. The Golla Denim range features two ‘Smart Bags’ for small electronic gadgets as well as four Laptop Bags.
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 - 22/06/10
 FRANCE. Duty Free Paris, the joint venture between The Nuance Group and Aéroports de Paris, has added the 'Hi Panda' brand, created by well-known Shanghai-based designer Ji-ji, at four of its fashion boutiques at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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
 GERMANY. German fashion company Aigner has gained a listing onboard United Arab Emirates carrier Etihad Airways from July. The airline will be carrying a lightweight nylon crossover bag from the brand's Piccolina travel collection.
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 - 11/06/10
 SPAIN. Spanish fashion company Mango is gearing up for a busy year of store openings worldwide, including China and New Delhi Airport, having generated a turnover of €1,480 million in 2009, mainly from international sales. In product news, the brand has launched a collection of leather handbags.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 10/06/10
 UK. WDF has officially opened its new World Duty Free store airside at Bournemouth Airport. The move follows a ten-year contract extension and comes amid the redevelopment of Bournemouth Airport’s commercial facilities. The 3,997sq ft walk-through store features larger areas for liquor, beauty and luxury goods, plus a range of brands not previously available.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/06/10
 GERMANY. Hugo Boss is looking forward to some major new projects for 2011 after weathering the storm whipped up by the global economic downturn. An optimistic Head of Travel Retail Georg Faisst updates The Moodie Report on the brand's progress.
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