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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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 30/08/10
 UK. Clogau has launched a new lifestyle marketing campaign called ‘Touch’ – a first for the Welsh jewellery brand. The campaign was shot by fashion photographer John Oakley, whose work includes campaigns for Basia Zarzycka and Gossard, and features model Jessica Price and Miss Wales 2009 Lucy Whitehouse.
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 - 25/08/10
 UK. Leading Welsh gold jewellery brand Clogau is aiming to start a new type of gold rush at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. All visitors to the Clogau stand (Yellow Village: D35) during the first four days of the show will have their business card entered into a special prize draw for a unique necklace.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 18/08/10
 UK. Clogau has announced the introduction of its Welsh gold jewellery range to the new World Duty Free shop in Bristol Airport. “Bristol is a perfect position for us in the beautiful new WDF store and we are confident that success there will lead to airport listings in Liverpool, Manchester and elsewhere," says Head of International Sales David Butler.
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 - 17/08/10
 US. Leading carrier Qatar Airways has added US brand Gold Silk to its fast-growing women's jewellery selection. "Jewellery is one of our fast-growing categories and with the inclusion of Gold Silk products we will be catering to our customers from all over the world,” says Qatar Airways Inflight Duty Free Senior Vice President Keith Hunter.
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 - 12/08/10
 UK. Clogau, the leading Welsh gold jewellery brand, has entered the fast-growing Asian market with airline listings on both China Airlines and Dragonair following the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore. Head of International Sales David Butler says that with many more listings in the pipeline, the brand is hoping to establish a strong sales base in the region.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 09/08/10
US. US jewellery supplier Gold Silk has announced new listings with Dufry Americas. Gold Silk’s Classic ladies collection and children’s Storybook Jewels will be offered onboard four Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The travel retailer has also placed Gold Silk collections in two other Caribbean flagship pier stores.
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
 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
 AUSTRIA. Austrian enamel jewellery supplier Frey Wille introduces the new Nixe collection, inspired by the artist Klimt and his lavish, ornamental style. The Winter 2010 collection comprises 19 jewellery pieces featuring tone-in-tone effects and subtle colours with gold, platinum and high-shine surfaces on the enamel.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 06/08/10
 SPAIN. Spanish pearl and jewellery group Majorica has named Mercedes Marsol as Export & Travel Retail Manager. She is based in the group's headquarters in Barcelona and reports directly to Managing Director Marc Antoine Breuil.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 03/08/10
 DENMARK. Copenhagen Airport has opened a Pandora concept store as part of its strategy to offer greater price differentiation and more affordable brands. “Jewellery and accessories are very much ‘in’ at the moment and in high demand with passengers,” says Copenhagen Airports Vice President of Sales Carsten Nørland, noting that there is much "untapped potential" in the category.
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 - 26/07/10
 ITALY. Damiani Group has announced a new partnership with fashion designer John Galliano to develop an exclusive Galliano Jewellery line for 2010/11. The Italian jeweller says it has captured the renowned designer’s eclectic spirit through a clever combination of styles and inspirations.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 26/07/10
 AUSTRALIA. Australian jewellery specialist Toscow has launched a new collection of colourful crystal jewellery called Glitzy Ritzy. Described by the company as "a celebration", the crystals are designed to complement each other in a rich blend of colours and cuts.
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 - 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
 AUSTRALIA. Following the success of its Spangle Bangle crystal range onboard Singapore Airlines, Australian jewellery supplier Toscow is setting up shop in Singapore's domestic market this month, in the prestigious Takashimaya store. The company opened its first domestic store in Hong Kong's iSquare mall in December.
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
 UK. Leading travel retailer WDF has announced the arrival of its Pandora jewellery pop-up store in the Departures lounge of London Heathrow Terminal 5. Trading from 7 July to September, the boutique will stock the brand’s largest range of bracelets and charms available in the airport, alongside new collections.
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 - 06/07/10
 DENMARK. Sif Jakobs Jewellery has announced a new inflight agreement with Qatar Airways, becoming the first Scandinavian jewellery brand to strike such a deal with the Doha-based carrier. Starting from July 2010, two fashionable jewellery sets will be sold onboard the prestigious five-star airline.
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 - 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 - 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
 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.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 08/06/10
 ITALY. Italian jeweller Damiani has signed licensing agreements with a number of luxury fashion brands and top marques in the motor world. Here, The Moodie Report showcases three of the company's major licensed collections: Ferrari, Gianfranco Ferré and Jil Sander.
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