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December 15 2005
Aelia replaces Dufry at Marseille
FRANCE. DFNI understands that Aelia has won the tender to operate retail at Marseille Provence airport, beating competition from incumbent Dufry Group
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December 1 2005
Fast track to growth
A year ago Abu Dhabi International airport was a single-terminal facility. Now the location has three, with a fourth to follow next year. By 2010 the emirate will be home to a new airport. John Rimmer discovers how retailer Abu Dhabi Duty Free is keeping up with the pace of change
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A celebratory cigar with duty-free's oldest supplier
As undisputed icons of luxury, Cuban cigars and Cannes go together like love and marriage, and this year Habanos celebrated its strong ties to travel-retail with the launch of its new Partagas Serie P No 2
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A very Canadian coup
Aldeasa's victory in the Vancouver airport duty-free tender is one of the most intriguing—and surprising—tender results of recent years. Only weeks after its aggressive bid won the tender in Kuwait, the Spanish retailer's latest coup has caused yet more controversy. DFNI analyses the outcome and looks at the implications for the bidders
View Full Contents >>October 15 2005
Fulfilling a retail dream
After years spent coveting a retail operation of its own, Tokyo Narita airport authority NAA can call itself a duty-free operator at last. John Rimmer visited Tokyo to find out more about the landlord's new joint-venture businesses
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October 1 2005
Thinking allowed
Delegates at last month's second Trinity Forum in London were in buoyant mood, reflecting the industry's growing confidence. Gavin Lipsith reports on the event's main themes
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A gift of an opportunity
As travel retailers increasingly recognise the potential of the gift category at airports, Lorna Strickland examines related research and finds that the sector is about more than souvenirs
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ASUTIL report: A region regains confidence
For the first time in many years the Latin American industry is confident that sustainable recovery is under way. Retailers have recorded encouraging growth this year and the trend is set to continue. On the eve of the ninth ASUTIL conference, DFNI assesses the mood among some of the region's leading operators
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August 1 2005
Sunrise poised to win in Beijing
CHINA. Taiwanese retailer Sunrise Duty Free is the favourite to win the duty-free tender at Beijing Capital International airport (BCIA)
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July 15 2005
Cruiselines report: Clearing the decks for expansion
Although most travel retailers would admit that the first half of this year has been more positive than in recent years, few are bold enough to predict that 2005 will be a "banner year"
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July 1 2005
Flights of the future
Technological advances on board the new Airbus A380, such as servers and wireless systems, could revolutionise the inflight shopping experience and reduce hassle for inflight retailers. Tina Milton reports
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June 15 2005
Raven Fox Awards: Airport Authority with the Most Supportive Approach to Travel-Retail
Securing the award for Airport Authority with the Most Supportive Approach to Travel-Retail topped a busy week for Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) at TFWA Asia Pacific this year
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June 1 2005
Masculine charm offensive
More and more jewellery suppliers are developing product ranges specifically for the men's market in a bid to harness their spending power. But can travel retailers rise to the challenge of selling men's jewellery? Lorna Strickland investigates
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May 15 2005
Asia/Pacific report: Still climbing
While speculation surrounds Cathay Pacific's merger with Air China, Tina Milton examines its booming inflight retail business, which is set for further growth this year
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May 1 2005
Cognac turns the tide
With a few notable exceptions, the cognac category is back on its feet in duty-free after years of decline. Joe Bates charts the sector's remarkable revival
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April 15 2005
Carrasco's retail revolution
Now under private management, Montevideo Carrasco airport is at the forefront of a revolution in Latin American duty-free retail standards. As operator Duty Free Uruguay completes the first phase of its renovation work, John Rimmer reports on its first year in business
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April 1 2005
A new beginning
The Duty Free Show of the Americas heads south to Fort Lauderdale this year in a move that has prompted excitement and not a little scepticism. Michael Payne, executive director at organiser International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores, tells John Rimmer why he feels a fresh start will bring benefits for buyers and exhibitors
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March 15 2005
Comment & analysis: Suppliers to play fall guy in corporate drama?
By Dermot Davitt Executive Editor
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March 1 2005
Rome seeks new tenant as Nuance cuts losses
ITALY. Airport authority Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has confirmed that The Nuance Group plans to withdraw from Rome Fiumicino airport
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February 15 2005
Comment & analysis: Standing back from the Summit
By John Rimmer Editor
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February 1 2005
Dufry moves on Aldeasa as Autogrill ponders bid
SPAIN/INTERNATIONAL. As DFNI went to press, Italian caterer Autogrill joined the race to acquire Spanish travel retailer Aldeasa
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January 15 2005
Nordic report: Fighting back
Last year was the toughest yet for The Nuance Group in Scandinavia, where it is the leading airport retailer in Denmark and Sweden. But as Lorna Strickland discovers, the operator is confident it has a brighter future in the region
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