The Moodie Report

Travel Retail and Duty Free Business Intelligence    Saturday 25 May 2013

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The Moodie Report Stock Watch 24 May Japan Airport Terminal Co -3.88%       Autogrill (Aldeasa, Alpha, HMSHost, World Duty Free): Close €9.98 Change +0.61%, 52-week High €10.69, 52-week Low €5.99       Dufry: Close 129.00, Change -1.90%, 52-week High 136.50; 52-week Low 101.60       Folli Follie Group (Hellenic DFS): Close €15.26, Change -2.80%, 52-week High €17.16; 52-week Low €3.18       Japan Airport Terminal Co: Close ¥1,338, Change -3.88%, 52-week High ¥1,680; 52-week Low ¥842.00       Hotel Shilla Co Ltd: Close ₩63,000 Change +0.32%, 52-week High ₩63,300; 52-week Low ₩41,200       Lagardère (LS Travel Retail, Aelia): Close €26.68, Change +1.24%, 52-week High €29.59; 52-week Low €18.48       LVMH (DFS Group and Starboard Cruise Services): Close €137.50, Change +0.07, 52-week High €143.40; 52-week Low €111.00       MISR Duty Free Shops: Close 3.44, Change +0.00%, 52-week High 3.94, 52-week Low 3.12      

Chinese boom maintains Korean travel retail market momentum as Japanese visitor arrivals slump

SOUTH KOREA. Chinese visitor numbers shot up by +50.9% in April, offsetting a sharp -32.02% reduction in Japanese arrivals. Latest year-to-date figures underline a continued dramatic transformation in the make-up of the country’s tourism and travel retail markets as one inbound nationality powers ahead and the other slumps.

San Francisco Airport reveals US$4.1 billion upgrade plan

USA.San Francisco International Airport has revealed plans for a US$4.1 billion capital improvement programme, to take shape over the next ten years.

Mondelez World Travel Retail's Jaya Singh named President of APTRA

ASIA PACIFIC. Jaya Singh of Mondelez World Travel Retail has been elected President of the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA).

Survey sets out retail and F&B opportunities at UK airports

UK. The YouGov SixthSense report shows almost three quarters of UK travellers are not taking advantage of shopping opportunities at British airports.

International passenger traffic in Korea hits new high in April

SOUTH KOREA. International passenger traffic at Korea’s airports hit a new record in April, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation.

Indian government opens door to duty free sale of indigenous goods

INDIA. The government said it has changed the rules on what may be sold in duty free to bring parity with imported goods and to promote 'Brand India'.

The Moodie Report e-Zine: What next for Autogrill after its demerger?

INTERNATIONAL. This week we assess analyst reaction to Autogrill's impending demerger and examine the Guam airport duty free dispute.

Luxottica hosts regional sunglasses workshop in Asia Pacific

Further growth is in sight for the sunglasses category, travel retailers and suppliers attending the Sunglasses APAC Workshop heard last week.

The Moodie Blog: Pentalpha goes into overdrive with Help for Heroes

One of the most respected exhibition firms in travel retail is lending its support to a vital charity for injured UK - and the industry is being urged to help.

BRAND NEWS

Ever Rich debuts new location for Furla as Asia Pacific expansion continues

The outlet, situated in the fashion and accessories store at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 1, offers the Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

Luxottica hosts regional sunglasses workshop in Asia Pacific

Further growth is in sight for the sunglasses category, travel retailers and suppliers attending the Sunglasses APAC Workshop heard last week.

Oettinger Davidoff Group extends cultural patronage to Asia region

For the first time, Davidoff will extend its cultural patronage to Asia when it sponsors the inaugural Hong Kong edition of the Art Basel art fair in June.

Mackinlay’s Shackleton whisky goes on sale at Delhi Duty Free

INDIA. The rare Mackinlay’s Shackleton Scotch whisky is a replica of the spirit found under the ice at Sir Ernest Shackleton’s hut in the Antarctic.

Nuance-Watson (HK) first in Asia to launch new Astell&Kern audio player

HONG KONG. Nuance-Watson (HK) has launched the new Astell&Kern Portable Player ahead of other travel retail doors in Asia Pacific and Hong Kong domestic.

L’Oréal promotes Nicolas Hieronimus; parts ways with Stella McCartney

L’Oréal names Nicolas Hieronimus President Selective Divisions. In other news, YSL Beauté and Stella McCartney will not renew their licence agreement.

Airline News

Frankfurt Airport opens first direct route to Sichuan 德国法兰克福机场开通首条四川直飞航线

CHINA. Air China has launched the first direct route from Frankfurt to the economic centre in western China. 中国国际航空公司推出了从德国法兰克福到中国西部经济中心的首条直飞航线。

Data Room

Survey sets out retail and F&B opportunities at UK airports

UK. The YouGov SixthSense report shows almost three quarters of UK travellers are not taking advantage of shopping opportunities at British airports.

Moodie Jobs Section

The Foodie Report

Areas USA opens first of nine new units at Chicago O’Hare T5

USA. Areas USA has opened Big Bowl Chinese-Thai restaurant and Tortas Frontera Mexican grill, the first of nine new F&B outlets at Chicago O’Hare T5.

Features

Live and online now: The Moodie Report Print Edition for May 2013

INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to the digital, iPad-compatible version of The Moodie Report Print Edition for May 2013, available in full – editorial and advertising.