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US. Duty Free Americas (DFA) looks likely to win Miami International airport's duty-free contract after the landlord's selection committee ranked the retailer's technical and financial bids above those of rival bidders Dufry Group, Brasif/Duty Free World and The Nuance Group/Duty Free Air and Ship Supply (DFASS)
CANADA. Vancouver International airport has released tender documents for its duty-free concession, which will run for an eight-year term with a two-year extension option
Insight
The counterfeiting of the world's leading brands is now the biggest issue on the trading table between the US and China. The value of the Chinese currency and the US trade deficit might be hitting the headlines
When trying to predict the result of a closely-fought game, sports commentators will sometimes claim that the winner will be "the team that wants it most" The outcome of the Miami International duty-free tender brought the cliché to mind again last week
Although it is widely-respected for its commercial operations, Vancouver International Airport Authority has been slow to change its policy on concession contracts, which makes the airport's duty-free tender documents, released on June 3, particularly interesting
If duty-free had its own dictionary with an entry describing the characteristics of each company, how would yours read? Daring, different, demanding or simply drifting?
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) and Dufry Group have reached a mutually satifactory end to their recent negotiations, if the retailer's recent contract gain at Rome Fiumicino is anything to go by
June has been a busy month for new store openings, as a glance at our news pages will reveal
People & Company
Companies wishing to attend this year's ASUTIL conference are invited to register for the event by the end of July to receive a discount on their delegate fee
Macquarie Airports CEO Kerrie Mather is the latest industry figure to join the line-up of speakers for the second Trinity Forum, to be held in London on September 21–23
Marie-Clothilde Brulé and David Tillman have formed a new business partnership, Beauty2market
DFNI regrets to announce the passing of L'Oréal Luxury Products International marketing manager fragrance division travel-retail Europe, Middle-East and Africa Claude Landrivon
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Features
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
BAA's programme of investment and renovation continues with the expansion of London Heathrow terminal one, where the airport operator opened more than 20 new outlets earlier this month. John Rimmer visits the new T1, a retail location given a new lease of life
The Raven Fox Awards for Travel Retail Excellence in Asia/Pacific once again attracted a big crowd to the presentation ceremony in Singapore, and once again honoured a worthy selection of winners and nominees
Best Confectionery and Food Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific
King Power Group (Hong Kong)Singapore Changi Airport
Sponsored by Nestlé International Travel Retail
Best Fashion, Leathergoods and Accessories Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific: Nuance-Watson (HK)
Best Fragrances and Cosmetics Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific: Nuance-Watson (Singapore)
Best Liquor Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific: DFS Singapore
Sponsored by Rémy Cointreau
Best New Product Launch: Dior Me, Dior Me Not (Parfums Christian Dior) Sponsored by Eraman Malaysia
Best Website Serving the Asia/Pacific Travel-Retail Consumer: Regency Duty Free (regency.co.nz)
Sponsored by RavenFox.com
Middle East Travel Retailer of the Year: Dubai Duty Free
Sponsored by Mars
Asia/Pacific Supplier of the Year: Estée Lauder Travel Retailing
Sponsored by Qatar Duty Free
Best Gifts Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific:
King Power International Group (Thailand)
Sponsored by Kuwait Duty Free
A new, extended arrivals store and the small matter of 10,000sq m of added retail space will propel Dubai Duty Free's sales towards the $1bn mark by the end of the decade. Not surprisingly, John Rimmer finds managing director Colm McLoughlin more upbeat than ever
Last month's Nordic Travel Retail Seminar prompted a lively debate on a number of crucial issues facing the regional industry, including the threat posed by high street retailers and declining retail sales on board ferries. Lorna Strickland reports
The rapid growth of Abu Dhabi's new airline Etihad presents a challenge and an opportunity for Abu Dhabi Duty Free, as it reaches a critical stage in its development. Dermot Davitt reports
Aer Rianta International–Middle East managing director John Sutcliffe is one of the most familiar and respected figures in the duty-free industry. As his company enters a pivotal stage in its development, he shares his views on the Middle Eastern business and the trade at large
Camel and Winston smoking lounges solve two recurrent problems at airports by providing clean and comfortable smoking areas and a highly-targeted marketing opportunity for brand owner Japan Tobacco International (JTI). Gavin Lipsith speaks to JTI vice-president of worldwide duty-free marketing and sales Ming Lee Foo about the concept
The Middle East Exclusive exhibition returns to Dubai in December for the third edition of the region's duty-free show. Channels Exhibitions managing director Justin Boutros tells DFNI why he is confident the event is here to stay
In an increasingly challenging market for tobacco suppliers, particularly smaller companies with less to spend on marketing, a brand's image can prove crucial. According to Protégé International CEO André Levy, every brand should tell a story. Gavin Lipsith reports
Beirut Duty Free was one of the fastest-growing duty-free operations in the world, until the assassination of former prime minister Rafik Hariri put its short-term future in doubt. Happily, the downturn proved short-lived. In an exclusive interview Mohamed Zeidan, chairman of Beirut Duty Free manager Phoenicia Aer Rianta Co, talks to Emily Pacey about recent developments
Best New Shop Opening at an Airport in Asia/Pacific:
The Nuance Group Australia Sydney airport, T1
Sponsored by Hugo Boss
Best Travel Retailer Operating in a Single Country in Asia/Pacific: Hotel Lotte
Sponsored by Wellington Jeweller
It has been a tough couple of years for Amsterdam Schiphol liquor and tobacco retailer KLM Tax Free Services. But after a busy period of renovation at the airport, the company is now well-placed to make the most of its new retail space, as Gavin Lipsith discovers
Best Inflight Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific: Cathay Pacific Airways
Sponsored by Toscow
Best Tobacco Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific: DFS Singapore
Sponsored by Protégé International
Asia/Pacific Travel Retailer of the Year: King Power International Group (Thailand)
Sponsored by Kuwait Duty Free
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UAE. Abu Dhabi International airport will open a second terminal on August 1, and has revealed details of more big investments in its commercial activities
NORWAY. Color Line has confirmed it is to launch its biggest ever cruiseship
ITALY. As revealed on RavenFox.com on June 8, Dufry Group has secured the contract to operate the fine food and fashion concessions at Rome Fiumicino airport
SCANDINAVIA. SAS Trading has confirmed that it is to sell parts of its airport retail business to Norwegian investment company Jotunfjell Partners, following the sale of its eastern European business to Inflight Service earlier this year (DFNI March 15)
UK. On June 1 UK airport group BAA officially opened the Eastern Extension of London Heathrow terminal one, adding 22 outlets across nearly 2,000sq m (21,520sq ft) to the facility
ICELAND. Keflavik International airport has opened the biggest arrivals duty-free shop in Europe
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CANADA. Aer Rianta International–North America (ARI–NA) opened its new duty-free store at Montreal Pierre Trudeau airport on June 8
NORWAY. Travel Retail Norway has reported impressive results from its expanded operation at Oslo International airport, six months after its contract began
NEW ZEALAND. The success of Regency Duty Free's website regency.co.nz has resulted in "exponential growth" in footfall to the company's stores over the past four years, the company has reported
UAE. As DFNI went to press Dufry Group was making final preparations for the opening of its new, extended duty-free store at Sharjah airport
MALAYSIA. Incumbent duty-free retailers at Kuala Lumpur International airport (KLIA) have been granted rolling month-long contracts, effective from July 1, as they await the release of documents for the next round of tenders at the airport
Liquor & Wines
As revealed on RavenFox.com on June 6, Pernod Ricard has persuaded Diageo not to enter the race for Allied Domecq after the French company agreed to sell its Bushmills Irish whiskey brand for €295m ($364m)
Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) has launched a marketing campaign in an effort to reawaken travel-retail buyers' interest in the beer category
Swedish drinks company V&S Group is to acquire a majority stake in Cruzan rum for $122m
Alizé International has reported an encouraging response to its new vodka-based cream liqueur following its introduction into the Asia/Pacific travel-retail market earlier this year
Bacardi has raised the profile of Bombay Sapphire at London Heathrow's newly-expanded terminal one with the opening of an educational unit to teach passengers about the art of cocktail-making
Tobacco Products
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Cutting-edge retail technology will be central to KLM Tax Free Services' new whisky and cigar outlet at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, due to open as DFNI went to press
The assault on duty-free tobacco in Australia has been lent new impetus by a report from the Royal Australasian College of Physicists proposing a ban on the sale of tobacco products in duty-free
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is to consider linking its retail offer at airport stores with marketing in its Camel and Winston smoking lounges and stations
Fragrances
Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has entered the duty-free market by launching his first fragrance, exclusive to the new men's grooming area at World Duty Free's (WDF) Eastern Extension in London Heathrow airport terminal one
Cacharel Parfums unveiled the latest addition to its women's fragrance portfolio, Promesse, in Paris earlier this month
Ferragamo Parfums enjoyed a year-on-year sales increase of 15% in duty-free markets in 2004, despite following a strategy to focus on domestic markets
Cosmetics
As revealed on RavenFox.com on May 31, DFNI has learned that Nuance-Watson (Singapore) is planning to unveil a new beauty concept with a mid-price focus at Singapore Changi terminal one later this year
Guerlain Paris has launched the latest addition to its cosmetics line, KissKiss lipstick, to be introduced in August. The international launch aims to strengthen the company's position in the cosmetics category
Leading skincare brand Lancôme is to introduce Platinéum Hydroxy(a)-Calcium, which it claims is the first skincare product aimed at women over the age of 60
Beauty brand José Eisenberg Paris is planning to launch its products in the duty-free market later this year. The brand has a core range of skincare products but also sells fragrances and tights
Confectionery & Fine Foods
The Nuance Group is ready to roll out a new identity for its Chocolate Box concept following the opening of a 48sq m (515sq ft) stand-alone shop in the new Eastern Extension of London Heathrow terminal one
Paton's Macadamias has unveiled the first range of activities to mark its 25th anniversary. One of the pioneers of destination packaging, the supplier is launching three new designs for its best-seller Macadamia Royals 200g featuring images of Asia, Australia and the Middle East
Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has reported that the mega-events and sampling campaigns used to support its Cailler brand are boosting the overall premium chocolate category, according to feedback from retailers
Gifts & Electronics
Electronics retailer Dixons Tax Free has re-organised its operation at London Heathrow terminal one
Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) has reported an increase in average spend per head of 26.8% at its destination merchandise shop from January to April 2005
Music and video retailer HMV opened a new 83sq m (900sq ft) store at London Stansted airport last month as part of the redevelopment of existing space along one side of the departures lounge
Working with its retail partners, plush toy supplier Russ Berrie has launched a campaign to boost passenger spend
Jewellery & Watches
US watch brand Fossil has begun a global marketing drive to promote its latest range of watches featuring animated moving backgrounds. Go Big or Go Home is designed to complement the company's existing The Big Tick campaign
US jewellery supplier Vanessa Michaels is to expand into Asia and will begin by targeting the Chinese travel-retail market
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Vienna-based jewellery and fashion supplier Frey Wille is seeking to branch out into eastern European markets, including Russia and the CIS
Fashion & Leathergoods
More fashion news
UK fashion brand Dunhill is testing a travel-retail outlet on the tiny casino island of Tinian, a one-hour ferry ride from the resort of Saipan, both part of the Northern Mariana Islands
Hugo Boss finished its fourth annual travel-retail training conference on a high, revealing that since the four day event ended on May 1, turnover at the stores whose managers took part has increased significantly
UK regional airport Durham Tees Valley is seeking branded apparel, shoes and sports retailers in advance of a planning application that will treble its retail space from July
US leathergoods brand Hunting World has told DFNI that although bags remain its core business, its debut at the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore indicated strong buyer interest in scarves and ties
US leathergoods brand Hunting World has told DFNI that although bags remain its core business, its debut at the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore indicated strong buyer interest in scarves and ties