The Moodie Davitt Report

TheMoodieReport.com is created by the independent company Moodie International, which has become one of the leading multi-media publishers and information providers in the UK. Since its launch in March 2003, the website has established itself as a vital resource for up-to-date and trustworthy business insights related to the global travel retail market. It now garners more than 300,000 page views each month. The Moodie Report.com originated from The Moodie Report, a weekly e-Newsletter and PDF focused on the travel retail industry that started in September 2002. This was later revamped in late 2011 to become the first e-Zine in the sector.

International, Trade/B2B

English

Online/Digital

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Global

#352153

United States

#270207

Food and Drink/Beverages

#1055

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Lagardère Travel Retail secures long-term Singapore Cruise Centre master concession

1 day ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Martin Moodie

SINGAPORE. Lagardère Travel Retail has been awarded the master duty-free & general merchandise concession at Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC)’s HarbourFront Passenger Terminal and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The contract begins in July. Lagardère Travel Retail replaces long-time incumbent DFS Group, which chose not to bid on the business.
Everrich Duty Free delivers engaging Mother’s Day retailtainment across Taiwan airports

1 day ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Camille Bersola

Everrich Duty Free has rolled out an immersive Mother’s Day-themed activation at key airports in Taiwan, blending live entertainment with exclusive retail promotions. Themed ‘Show Your Love’, the campaign was celebrated at Taoyuan, Taipei Songshan, Taichung and Kaohsiung International airports, honouring mothers and showcasing Taiwanese hospitality.
The Moodie View: On tariffs, tensions and investing in Havaianas

2 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Martin Moodie

INTERNATIONAL. To coincide with TFWA Asia Pacific in Singapore this week, The Moodie Davitt Report published a special digital & print edition of our market-leading Magazine. As always, company Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie kicks off the issue with his editorial overview, for once constrained by a long lead time (the result of the printing and production process) instead of the usual lightning speed of ‘the website that never sleeps’.
Ajmal Perfumes pop-up lands at London Heathrow through World Duty Free partnership

2 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Camille Bersola

UK. Dubai fragrance house Ajmal Perfumes has partnered with Avolta-owned World Duty Free to deliver a high-impact pop-up activation at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. Running throughout May, the immersive brand experience features retailtainment elements, includig a live Oriental music performance at the opening and a calligrapher offering personalised messages for customers purchasing Ajmal perfumes.
Brisbane Airport names Scott Norris as Executive General Manager Commercial

2 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Martin Moodie

AUSTRALIA. Brisbane Airport (BNE) has appointed Scott Norris as its new Executive General Manager Commercial, overseeing retail, commercial, parking and industrial development at Queensland’s leading gateway, effective 30 June. Norris, an experienced and deeply respected airport commercial executive, is currently General Manager of Aviation and Commercial at Sunshine Coast Airport. He has previously held leadership positions at Vancouver, Auckland and Perth airports.
Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 19

2 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Camille Bersola

CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of recent posts on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account as the platform continues to grow strongly in China, with stories posted in Chinese and English.
Fraport marks ‘cautious start’ to fiscal year as Q1 2025 net profit turns negative

2 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Camille Bersola

GERMANY. In what the company described as the weakest quarter of the year for passenger numbers, Fraport posted a negative net profit of -€26.4 million in Q1 2025, down -308% year-on-year. Despite revenue growth, operating result or EBITDA stood at €177.5 million, down -16.5% compared to the same period the previous year, when EBITDA was largely driven by non-recurring positive effects.
Cubatabaco granted US trademark rights to Cohiba after prolonged legal dispute

2 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Camille Bersola

USA. Empresa Cubana del Tabaco (Cubatabaco) has prevailed in its long-running legal battle against General Cigar, with a US District Court ruling in its favour over the US trademark rights to Cohiba cigars. The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, in a ruling issued by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, upheld the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s decision to invalidate General Cigar’s Cohiba trademark registrations following proceedings initiated by Cubatabaco.
FAB 2025 continues to build momentum as more top executives join dynamic conference programme

3 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Camille Bersola

SPAIN. The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to unveil an updated top-class speaker line-up for the upcoming Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards 2025, taking place on 25-26 June in Barcelona. Hosted by Spanish airports operator Aena, the only global airport food & beverage and hospitality event will gather senior executives from airports, food & beverage concessionaires and hospitality service providers, as well as other business partners worldwide.
Western Sydney International Airport issues tender for food & beverage outlets

3 days ago | moodiedavittreport.com | Dermot Davitt

AUSTRALIA. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is inviting food & beverage players to tender for restaurants, cafés, bars and fast food outlets at Sydney’s new 24-hour international gateway, which opens in 2026. WSI will house more than 20 F&B sites across around 2,300sq m of leasable space in the terminal.