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Jane Labous asks Senegal?s president Me Abdoulaye Wade about his quest to close Africa?s development gap and plans for a new world-class airport.
Until last year, Christian Dior was the only beauty house to have launched a travel-retail exclusive fragrance. Now other brands are entering the market, keen to experiment with a new category loaded with potential.
This year is brands will rush to cash in on the summer phenomenon that allows them to attract a new sector of consumers while transforming a traditionally slow-selling season.
As science fiction becomes science fact, so hi-tech electronics have become an intrinsic part of everyday life. But, asks Rebecca Mann, are tax-free retailers ready to take advantage?
Mobile office items have fast become a key feature of the tax-free electronics offer.
DFNI takes a look at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International airports' new terminal three on the eve of its crucial retail tenders.
DFS Group and Japanese tourists once dominated the downtown duty-free market in Asia/Pacific. Now the industry is turning its attention to other markets in the region such as China, South Korea and Australia.
Retail News Analysis
By Dermot DavittAs part of its ambitious expansion programme, Beirut Duty Free has signed an agreement with Virgin Megastores for an area at Beirut International airport, planned to open in early April.
Airport and airline bodies are calling on the European Commission and European governments to assist in offsetting the growing costs of security and insurance that are threatening the viability of the business.
Exclusive: by Gavin Lipsith The Icelandic Competition Authority (ICA) has ruled that Keflavik airport landlord and principal operator Leifur Eiriksson Airport has abused its position to give itself an advantage over other operators during the airport?s continuing tender process.
ExclusiveAtlanta Hartsfield International airport has awarded HMSHost Corp the contract to operate 10 duty-paid concessions at its international terminal, concourse three.
After almost three years of falling traffic at Argentinian airports, airport operator Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 (AA2000) posted an increase in passenger numbers last month.
It is now easier than ever for the industry to make its nominations for the Raven Fox Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in Asia/Pacific.
By editor-in-chief Dermot Davitt
BAA?s UK airport retail operations posted a 7.8% rise in net retail income to £400m ($644m) for the nine months to December 31, helping the group to a slight growth in pre-tax profits amid a tough trading climate.
By Dermot DavittHawaii?s House Transportation Committee is examining a bill that could end DFS? monopoly in duty-free retailing in Hawaii.
Exclusive: by Anna FentonNuance-Watson (HK) has beaten tough competition to retain the duty-free general merchandise concession at Hong Kong International airport.
UAE. Dubai Duty Free registered a 33% rise in sales for January 2003 compared with January 2002, with gold and electronics sales leading the surge. Sales hit Dh108.4m ($29.5m) for the period.
Liquor & Wines
By John RimmerAs the World Health Organization (WHO) nears the end of its campaign to end sales of duty-free tobacco, the body is turning its attentions to the liquor category.
Tobacco Products
By Gavin Lipsith
Fragrances
By John Rimmer
Cosmetics
By Jane Labous
Confectionery & Fine Foods
By Michael Eaton
Gifts & Electronics
By Rebecca Mann
Jewellery & Watches
By Jonathan Brown
Fashion & Leathergoods
By Kevin Rozario