Dufry shows ambition as 2007 sales rise by 34%

Hudson Group stake and Italian rail contract sets stage for global convenience roll-out * Milan airports contract extended to 2041 * Group enters Czech market at Prague Ruzyne

Alpha sells World News to WH Smith

The move covers 23 stores of the convenience concept at 11 airports in the UK
 

Japanese spend and Chinese focus boost DFS first-quarter sales

Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH registered an increase of 8% in turnover in Q1 2008
LATEST NEWS
(12-May-2008) - While New Zealand’s Commerce Commission mulls over Auckland International Airport Limited’s decision to have just one operator—DFS Group—in place, the company’s latest retail concept is wowing the travel-retail world. Kevin Rozario reports on the biggest arrivals shop in the southern hemisphere
(12-May-2008) - The 2008 Beijing Olympics and the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix weekend represent significant opportunities for airport authorities, retailers and suppliers in many parts of Asia. Andrew Pentol assesses their preparations for these events and finds out how they plan to capitalise on other sporting competitions
(12-May-2008) - The liquor and wine category will account for 13% of exhibitors at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific show
(12-May-2008) - At targeted duty-free locations Camus plans to create brand-specific merchandising for Moutai
(12-May-2008) - The rand plans duty-free sales from its current 30% to 40–50% in the next few years