INTERNATIONAL. Welcome to The Moodie Davitt eZine, Travel Retail’s LookBook.
In this edition we pay tribute to one of the great leaders, pioneers and statesmen of the travel retail industry, as Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin announces his retirement, effective from 31 May. Chief Operating Officer Ramesh Cidambi assumes the leadership reins from 1 June as Managing Director, supported by the highly experienced Salah Tahlak as Deputy Managing Director.
We feature comment and reaction as McLoughlin prepares to brings down the curtain on an extraordinary career.
We also feature further images from the opening of Parfums Christian Dior’s first global airport beauty store and spa in partnership with Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport.
We carry an extensive report on how travel retail is embracing the sustainability challenge, and how brands and retailers are committing and acting to protect the planet’s future.
We take a deep dive into Lagardère Travel Retail’s third annual ‘Travel Experience Voices’ trends report.
You will also find our regular columns in association with ARI, Harding+, Elizabeth Arden and Nestlé.
Please enjoy this edition with our compliments. ✈
