December 15 2006

An expansionist agenda

After six years consolidating its business following the merger between Saresco and Aeroboutique, Aelia is ready to look beyond its French base. In The DFNI Interview, Aelia vice-president organisation and business development Ambroise Fondeur explains how the international success of ambitious parent company Hachette Distribution Services (HDS) is fuelling Aelia’s expansion strategy

November 15 2006

Under new management

BAA commercial director Duncan Garrood has stepped into a new role at a challenging time for the UK airports group. In the DFNI Interview he explains why he is happy with the strategy that BAA’s new owner Grupo Ferrovial has planned for its commercial operations. Gavin Lipsith reports

October 15 2006

Taking stock at Arlanda

A revamp of the key shopping areas at Stockholm Arlanda airport has put the spotlight on non-aeronautical revenues, which airport authority Luftfartsverket wants to increase sharply by 2009. Kevin Rozario reports on an airport undergoing undergoing serious retail re-evaluation

October 1 2006

Making the most of Cannes

As another TFWA World Exhibition approaches, DFNI presents an essential guide to the key features of the week, including the conference, sporting and social agendas and a look at some of the new exhibitors

September 15 2006

Cambodia's transformation continues

From sick man of Asia to one of the World Trade Organization's newest members, Cambodia's transformation in recent years has been dramatic. Although much remains to be done in the country, Dufry Group is confident that its accession to the free-trade club will further strengthen its business there. Gavin Lipsith reports

September 1 2006

Aldeasa plays to Latin strengths

DFNI talks to Aldeasa international commercial director Daniel Montero and country managers in Chile, Peru and Mexico and discovers that the Spanish retailer is enjoying a period of continuous growth in Latin America

August 1 2006

Safe and sound?

Unwieldy US Customs and security regulations cost travel retailers huge sums of money each year. But can lengthy processes be streamlined for commercial gain without compromising safety? Tina Milton and Lorna Strickland investigate

July 15 2006

Super-size accessories

Small items once dominated the leathergoods category in travel-retail, but today airport shopping malls have become a haven for larger items. And as the trend for luxury continues, a more balanced retail landscape is emerging. Kevin Rozario reports

July 1 2006

Race is on for a share of China's aviation market

June 15 2006

Best Tobacco Travel Retailer in Asia/Pacific

Dimensi Eksklusif Sponsored by Protégé International

June 1 2006

Asia/Pacific in conference

This year's TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore mirrored the upbeat mood of most in the regional industry. The Gate One event and pre-exhibition conference contained several thought-provoking addresses that helped map out the future for travel-retail's most promising market. DFNI looks back at some of the highlights

May 15 2006

In sickness and in health

In 2003 the travel-retail industry in Asia was hit by the SARS outbreak, resulting in a severe downturn in travel and plummeting sales. Now the business faces what could be a bigger threat—that of bird flu. Emily Pacey talks to retailers to assess what steps are being taken to deal with the danger

May 1 2006

Message on a bottle

Alpha Orient Lanka's wine club Labels has helped the Colombo airport concessionaire to capture nearly two-thirds of the Sri Lankan wine market. Joe Bates talks to Alpha Asia managing director Paul Topping about the business

April 15 2006

Eastern exposure

Cigar supplier Altadis USA has established a strong presence in Asia/Pacific domestic markets over the past seven years. Now the company has set its sights on the duty-free channel to build sales and exposure in the region. By Gavin Lipsith

April 1 2006

Dutch courage

Jacques Parson has more than three decades of service under his belt at Kappé International. Yet the beauty retailer's chairman is far from complacent about the company's future. Tina Milton talks to the Amsterdam Schiphol retail veteran

March 15 2006

ACI event reveals benefits of investment

The fifteenth ACI Europe Airport Trading Conference and Exhibition was held in London from February 28 to March 1 and hoped to challenge the "status quo" of airport retailing. DFNI reflects on the key sessions of an event that underlined the importance of investment

March 1 2006

New muscle helps Dufry to trump ARI in Belgrade

SERBIA/INTERNATIONAL. Dufry Group has signed a contract with Aerodrom Beograd to operate all landside and airside duty-free and duty-paid shops—as well as existing and future food and beverage outlets—at Belgrade airport

February 15 2006

The bright spark of airport retail

Following its purchase of Take Off Multitronics in January, Capi International is now the only electronics retailer in the world that operates exclusively in travel-retail. Lorna Strickland visits the company's base at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

February 1 2006

Fraud case jeopardises Alpha's 2005 performance

UK. Alpha Airports Group has admitted that it may lose between £700,000 ($1.2m) and £2.5m ($4.4m) in revenues as a result of fraud by a third party

January 15 2006

Opening a new Box of tricks

Almost 15 years since The Nuance Group introduced its specialist Chocolate Box concept at London Heathrow airport, the operator still keeps its offer in line with consumer expectations by regularly refurbishing its outlets and revising its product range. Michael Eaton reports on the impact made when the retail brand was given its latest new look last summer