Today’s announcement of a joint venture between DFS and The Valiram Group to bid for the pivotal Terminal 2 fashion concession at Singapore Changi Airport is a deeply pragmatic response to unique trading conditions both at Changi and in the travel retail channel worldwide. A one-off alliance for now – though it’s conceivable that both
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The scent of Scarlett
We try to report impartially about launches on The Moodie Report, but at least one member of the team has a serious soft spot for the L’Oréal group’s latest feminine fragrance from Cacharel, called Scarlett – coincidentally the name of this writer’s elder daughter. And how fantastic of L’Oréal to a) remember this in the
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‘The swan prepares to take flight’ – Moscow Sheremetyevo T3 set to join ranks of iconic world airports
Since the days of air travel began, airports have been both gateways to the world and have played a part in reflecting the culture of the city or country they serve. Some, like Hong Kong International, Heathrow T5 or Beijing T3, have entered the popular imagination and excited heated debate about their merits as buildings and their style.
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Celebrating partnership and people in Lenrianta’s 20 years a-growing
In a country where virtually everything has changed over the past 20 years, the two-decade long success story that is Lenrianta is remarkable. The joint venture between Aer Rianta International and Pulkovo Airport Authority was formed in 1989, the second of ARI’s Russian JVs after Aerofirst/Moscow Duty Free. At the time, duty free was a
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Online excellence from Korean Air
Korean Air has done it again. The world’s most successful – and arguably most innovative – inflight retailer has now stretched the boundaries of online retailing. Its new-look website, CyberShyShop.com(http://www.cyberskyshop.com/english/index.aspx) is one of the best examples we have seen of travel retail embracing the online opportunity. In fact until now there have been precious few embraces.
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Farewell to Stuart Mangan
If I close my eyes I can see the sunlight tumbling down between the native pines Broken by the breeze, splashing red and orange light I can see the wedge-tailed eagle climbing stairways in the sky; If I close my eyes – John Schumann, If I close my eyes With great sadness we report the
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Simplicity in Singapore
Over the past week I have travelled through three of Singapore Changi Airport’s four terminals – the Budget Terminal, plus 1 and 2. It’s a pity to have missed the best of them all – T3 – but we have reported on that facility extensively anyway in recent months. The thing that struck me most
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Marrying time and craft in a great Glenfiddich
As the last notes from the pipe band drifted into the cool evening air, a hush of anticipation fell over the 50 guests at Tuesday night’s unveiling of Glenfiddich 50 Year Old Single Malt. William Grant & Sons Chairman Peter Gordon – great-great-grandson of William Grant – produced a silver key from his pocket and
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A blended dram that simply may never be bettered
All can be revealed. Indeed, all has been revealed. As mentioned in my last Blog, I am here in Singapore to witness a unique collaboration between a brand, a retailer, an airport and a charity. Yesterday at Singapore Changi Airport (the airport), an extraordinary new Scotch whisky blend was unveiled to the world at the
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Avoiding the Kops in Singapore
When I arrived at my hotel in Singapore yesterday afternoon – the Mandarin Oriental – the place was abuzz with expectation, with scores of expectant-looking people gathered outside the entrance with their cameras. The reason alas was not The Moodie Report’s arrival but that of Liverpool Football Club as part of their Asian tour. They
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Excitement builds in Singapore after heart-warming generosity at ARC
The Moodie Report is in Singapore, where later today a major launch involving an airport, a brand, a retailer and a charity takes place. All is embargoed for now but I can tell you the excitement is building here for what amounts to a very special launch indeed. The Moodie Report has been asked to
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Hair today…
We’re a fortunate bunch at The Moodie Report, as suppliers are generous enough to send us a wide variety of product samples, which we greatly appreciate. Occasionally though, home offices (as opposed to head office) get sent product addressed to other members of the team, as happened last week with a rather gorgeous set of
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To sniff or to swallow…?
Seasoned industry observers will have noted for some time that certain fragrances and spirits offerings seem to have more and more in common, in terms of packaging and advertising, at least. Taking things one step further, however, is Thierry Mugler’s (Clarins Group) new AMen Pure Malt, the latest incarnation within the brand’s “Les Liqueurs de