Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/09/10
 IRELAND. Premium Irish chocolatier Butlers Chocolates is launching a number of new lines at the TFWA World Exhibition, including a Dark Assortment for the Butlers Premium Collection, six new flavours for its 100g bars, as well as a new collection of chocolate assortments, available in 100g, 150g and 300g sizes.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/09/10
 BELGIUM. Duc d'O Chocolaterie is presenting two new products, as well as line extensions and upgraded packaging, at the TFWA World Exhibition next month. The first major launch is ‘Les Manons’, a new praline-style chocolate made out of four different parts, created in four flavours. Also new is a range of liqueur filled pralines, available in four flavours: Luxardo Limoncello, Cointreau, Amaretto, and Rhum Saint-James.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 07/09/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Nestlé International Travel Retail is launching an exclusive ‘All White’ range for the winter festive season at the TFWA World Exhibition – previewed here with our unique 'Moodie Magnifier' – featuring crisp winter white packaging with a seasonal ribbon imprint in colours to suit Nestlé’s various brands.
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
 INTERNATIONAL. Nestlé International Travel Retail is marking Kit Kat's 75th anniversary in 2010. The company has launched two exclusive limited-edition packs – a 48 two-finger 993g Gift Box and 200g 12 x two-finger Mini Dispenser – while existing presentations incorporate a special 75th anniversary logo. Promotions worldwide have seen “notable success”, particularly at airports in Istanbul, Dubai, Brazil, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Toronto.
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
 US. North America Duty Free has teamed up with Frankford Candy to offer a range of licensed Disney and Nickelodeon confectionery products in travel retail. The partnership will enable them to supply duty free customers with confectionery products affiliated with popular children's characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Disney Princess, Toy Story, Cars, Mickey Mouse, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, and Dora the Explorer.
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 - 27/08/10
 SWITZERLAND. Kraft Foods World Travel Retail (KFWTR) has reported that its integration with Cadbury International Travel Retail is “progressing well”. KFWTR said: “The teams remain focused on bringing together the key strengths and capabilities of the two companies, enabling the combined entity to provide the ‘best of both’ to its valued business partners in the channel.”
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/08/10
 UK. Storck Travel Retail Ltd is expanding its online marketing portfolio with the
introduction of a new Twitter site, set to be launched on Wednesday to increase corporate communication and interaction in a personable, informative and instantaneous way.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 25/08/10
 IRELAND. Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, returns to the TFWA World Exhibition this year as an umbrella stand for six Irish confectionery, seafood and drink companies (Stand number: Mediterranean Village N17). This year the stand will include first time exhibitor Atlanfish, showcasing a range of premium Irish shellfish and crustacean products under its Cashelmara brand.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 20/08/10
 AUSTRALIA. Paton’s is to unveil a range of healthy snacks for travellers at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition. Developed as a quick snack or for sharing, the Paton's Crunch Bars range consists of natural Australian macadamia-based bars in three flavours.
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 - 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 - 03/08/10
SINGAPORE. Bee Cheng Hiang Retail has captured a brand-name delicatessen at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, Departure/Transit Lounge North. The company won the 26sq m concession following a tender, with other bidders including King Power International (representing Harrods) and Fragrance Foodstuff.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 27/07/10
 GERMANY. Ferrero's Kinder chocolate brand was in the spotlight at Munich Airport in a month-long shop-in-shop promotion. Kinderino, the Kinder Surprise egg-shaped mascot, carried a selection of national flags, and customers could choose a Kinderino with the flag of the country they supported. Ferrero also offered a branded shoulder-bag as a gift to customers spending more than €15 on chocolates.
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 - 15/07/10
 US/PHILIPPINES. US confectionery giant Hershey’s has opened its first boutique in travel retail, in Duty Free Philippines' Fiesta Mall. The 30sq m boutique, opened with Eastern Duty Free, features a huge range of products, from travel retail exclusive packs to the Eastern Duty Free-exclusive Pasalubong gift bags.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 12/07/10
 SWITZERLAND. Favarger is presenting its locally made chocolate specialities during a Made in Switzerland summer promotion hosted by Geneva Airport. Travellers are being invited to sample the brand's chocolate fondue recipes and Avelines.
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 - 05/07/10
 BELGIUM. Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus has revealed details of its upcoming summer and Christmas 2010 novelties, including three new tablet flavours for its Indian Summer collection and 3D handmade chocolate Christmas trees.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 05/07/10
 HONG KONG. Francesca, a Hong Kong-based chocolatier founded by Cornelia Francesca Maeder, last month celebrated its first anniversary, marking a successful year of growth. The highly regarded Maeder founded the company in 2009, specialising in high quality products handcrafted in Switzerland. It has since branched out with a chocolate boutique and workshops and seminars.
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 - 30/06/10
 INTERNATIONAL. Football fever has gripped confectionery giant Ferrero with innovative store promotions in key airports designed to coincide with the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Travellers are being invited to take three shots at goal to win a discount on Kinder purchases, and special promotional packs are also on sale.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 29/06/10
 MALAYSIA. Chocolate Sales & Supplies staged a month-long promotion for US confectionery giant Hershey's this summer at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, leading to a sales surge of over +25%. The Sweet Treats campaign ran at Choc Stop International's chocolate shop in the Satellite Building and consisted of special offers and gifting opportunities.
Source: ©The Moodie Report - 23/06/10
 US. Elizabeth Arden and Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of Topps Company, have announced a strategic partnership for the launch of Mariah Carey's new confectionery-inspired fragrance collection, Lollipop Bling. The trio of scents, priced domestically at US$35 each, will be available from 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 - 14/06/10
 UK. Cadbury has unveiled new merchandising units designed to increase conversion rates, based on a number of research studies that provide insights into passenger behaviour and semiotics. Besides the core Cadbury brand, new display units were also unveiled for the confectionery company’s chewing gum brands, Stimorol and Trident.
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