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December 15 2004
Year in Review 3 - DFNI Product Awards 2004
For the third year running, DFNI presents its annual Product Awards, selected and debated by our specialist team of product writers. And as always, they faced tough choices in every category. Here is our pick of the year's top performers
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December 1 2004
Voice of experience
One of the most experienced executives in Middle Eastern duty-free, Aer Rianta International-Middle East managing director John Sutcliffe is also one of the most outspoken. He talks to John Rimmer about his company's latest ventures and gives his views on the grey market, tobacco suppliers and the ?trinity'
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November 1 2004
Heard at Cannes • review 5
Tales from the 20th TFWA World Exhibition
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October 15 2004
Smooth operator
When suppliers are asked to name a retailer they admire, BAA retail subsidiary World Duty Free is among those most frequently cited. The UK operator is working on a host of new initiatives, not to mention the eagerly-awaited terminal five at London Heathrow. John Rimmer talks to outgoing BAA group retail director Brian Collie and World Duty Free CEO Mark Riches
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Seoul trader
Seoul Incheon International airport's duty-free shops have been an astounding success since opening in 2001. Only Sydney International airport has higher duty-free income per passenger, according to a recent survey. Anna Fenton reports
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Young and single
Single malts have shown excellent growth in recent years, but is this young category in danger of becoming saturated with new products of dubious worth? And how will shortages affect best-selling lines if sales continue to grow? Joe Bates reports
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Climate control
InterBaires is targeting sales of $71m this year-up from $40m in 2003-as it emerges from recession. CEO Enrique Urioste tells John Gallagher why things can only get better
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Price, gifting and necessity: the drivers of spend among UK travellers
In the third instalment of our monthly column tracking the purchasing habits of key travelling nationalities, DFNI and RFH Consumer Insight investigate the reasons why UK travellers buy in travel-retail while overseas.
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Marooned in the Med
Malta's accession to the EU appears to have holed its cruiseline business below the waterline, with duty-free sales down by 30%. But plans are afoot to entice travellers back to stores at the country's ferry port, cruise port and airport. Lorna Strickland reports.
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July 1 2004
New force emerges as SAS loses its Nordic stronghold
NORWAY. In a move that radically changes the face of Nordic travel-retail, airport authorities Avinor and Oslo Lufthavn have ended their 40-year partnership with SAS Trading after selecting Travel Retail Norway to operate duty-free at Oslo Gardermoen, Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim and Kristiansand airports
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June 15 2004
Beyond Benelux
After half a century serving the travel-retail market, Belgian wholesaler and retailer Chacalli-De Decker is mustering its considerable experience and is poised to grab the future with both hands. DFNI talks to Seabourne Group executive director Mike Sheriff, charged with overseeing the company?s development.
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June 1 2004
Asian association must be independent and fully representative, trade argues
ASIA/PACIFIC. The formation of an association Asian duty-free association has been met with enthusiasm, but parties canvassed by DFNI have spoken of the need for a truly representative regional body, independent of the vested interests of a few dominant companies
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May 15 2004
Orient express: Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi has a vision that few other airports can match. Today's investment in refurbishing terminal two will soon be followed by the development of a low-cost airline terminal to take advantage of the expected surge in passenger numbers. Anna Fenton pays a visit to one of Asia?s most progressive airports.
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Five bidders fight for Oslo contract
NORWAY. Five travel retailers are battling for the right to operate retail space at Norway's biggest airports, following the April 19 deadline for bids
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April 15 2004
Bringing malts to the masses
Alpha Retail's Scotch whisky business has traditionally concentrated on achieving large volumes of standard blends. But now the UK operator wants to educate its customers to trade up. Joe Bates talks to liquor, tobacco and confectionery buyer Martin Bowley.
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The DFNI Interview: Kappé International chairman Jacques Parson
Kappé International chairman Jacques Parson talks to DFNI about his plans to target low-cost carrier passengers and how he foresees the Competence Partnership model for airport contracts driving the future of the duty-free business.
View Full Contents >>March 15 2004
Dufry purchase reshapes the global industry landscape
The acquisition of a majority shareholding in Swiss retailer Dufry by Advent International and Areas looks set to change the face of international duty-free. The deal brings together the driving ambition of Boston-based private equity firm Advent and the retail know-how of Elior-owned Areas. And it marks a return to the business of long-time Aldeasa and Operadora de Aeroboutiques chief Julián Diaz. The deal is an intriguing one, but raises as many questions as it answers. In this special report, DFNI assesses the story so far and asks where Dufry goes from here.
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The DFNI Interview: InterBaires ceo Enrique Urioste
Enrique Urioste, chief executive of Argentina's biggest duty-free retailer InterBaires, has had a testing couple of years, with the Argentinian economy rocked by crisis and revenues plummeting. But thanks to a three-way partnership of management, suppliers and staff, the company is back on its feet and confident of strong, sustained growth
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East Hall measures up with winning formula
Since Hans Bakker arrived at Hong Kong International airport three and a half years ago he has revolutionised the duty-free offer. He takes DFNI on a guided tour of the shops in the new East Hall before the facility's official inauguration next month.
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February 1 2004
Expansion redraws the liquor map in Europe
A recent exclusive DFNI survey of European travel retailers reveals that the struggling liquor category faces tough obstacles in 2004. Yet areas of growth remain and there are reasons to be optimistic, writes Joe Bates.
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Embracing the future at Oslo
Oslo Lufthavn's recently announced retail tenders promise to be highly competitive in light of the improvements it is about to make to its main Gardermoen terminal. Lorna Strickland finds out what's in store for its airside operations.
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