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AUSTRALIA. The Nuance Group plans to begin construction of a "cutting-edge" store at Brisbane airport international terminal as soon as its contract extension is approved by the airport board
UK. As DFNI went to press, trading in Alpha Airports Group shares remained suspended as the retail and catering specialist sought clarification of auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) withdrawal of approval of its preliminary results for the year ended January 31
SOUTH KOREA. Incheon International Airport Corp (IIAC) is to issue a request for proposals for space at its main terminal building and new concourse A in a single tender process to be held early in 2007
Insight
By John Rimmer Editor jrimmer@ravenfox.com
For Tax Free World Association, this month's gathering in Asia will not be an average Singapore show
By Lorna Strickland Gifts/Jewwllery and watches editor
lstrickland@ravenfox.com
In DFNI April 15 we reported that inflight caterer AirFayre had been awarded the BMI Baby inflight retail contract
By Tina Milton Beauty editor tmilton@ravenfox.com
Gebr Heinemann has put its money where its mouth is
By John Rimmer Editor jrimmer@ravenfox.com
Consolidation, on both the retailer and supplier side, has transformed the travel-retail industry in recent years and concentrated power in the hands of a chosen few
By John Rimmer Editor jrimmer@ravenfox.com
Will wonderful Copenhagen, the town that gave the world Hans Christian Andersen, present DFS Group with a fairytale entrance into the European travel-retail market?
"The huge disparity you often see between bids for a duty-free business makes you wonder what someone else is thinking," Duty Free Americas co-owner Leon Falic tells DFNI this month
People & Company
Delegates attending this year's Global Travel Retail Summit, to be held in London on June 21–23, will be automatically entered into a raffle draw to win one of six complete outfits*, courtesy of Danish fashion house Sand
Dufry Group has appointed José Carlos Costa da Silva Rosa as regional COO South America
Features
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
Booming domestic travel is prompting renewed investment in retail infrastructure at China's regional airports. As one of the country's biggest airport managers, Beijing Capital International Airport is leading the field. Gavin Lipsith examines developments throughout the company's portfolio
With the cognac category in Asia/Pacific duty-free increasingly under pressure from other liquor sectors, Joe Bates argues that converting more first-time mainland Chinese travellers into cognac drinkers has never been more crucial
With an unprecedented number of casino and hotel projects planned, boosting tourist spend and encouraging leading retailers to enter the market, Macau's travel-retail business is set to flourish. Gavin Lipsith reports
With New Zealand's industry booming, wine has become a key part of Regency Duty Free's liquor business. Yet the country's strong currency and a lack of higher-spending overseas visitors are combining to create a challenging trading environment, as Joe Bates discovers
Latin Extravaganza in aid of the Hogar Camino de Esperanza
Retail News Analysis
MACAU. King Power Group (Hong Kong) has revealed it expects to move into new space at Macau International airport
AMERICAS. Duty Free Americas (DFA) co-owner Leon Falic has warned that the duty-free industry is returning to "the wild times" characterised by irresponsible bidding for airport contracts
INTERNATIONAL. LVMH Moët Hennessy–Louis Vuitton reported €3.6bn ($4.3bn) in revenue in the first quarter of 2006, representing 15% year-on-year growth
NORTH KOREA. Duty-free operator Koryo Samwham Trading has urged international brands to support the fledgling duty-free market in North Korea's mountain resort Geum Gang San
UK. The Raven Fox Latin Extravaganza Ball, held at the Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel in London on March 10, raised $121,000 for this year's chosen charity
AUSTRALIA. Sydney Airport Corp has expressed its satisfaction with the number of bids received for its duty-free retail concession
SINGAPORE. Tax Free World Association aims to capitalise on the "very positive" mood in the Asian travel-retail market as it puts the finishing touches to the TFWA Asia Pacific show, to be held in Singapore this month
UK. Airports group BAA has recommended that shareholders reject Grupo Ferrovial's latest hostile takeover bid, which once again offered a price of 810 pence a share, valuing the company at £8.7bn ($15.3m)
CHINA. Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) is hoping to attract several top international brands to its domestic retail offer as it seeks to maximise revenues from increasing intra-China traffic
EUROPE. The Fair Payment Alliance (FPA) has welcomed the findings of a European Commission study into credit card charges payable by retailers whenever customers use a card for purchases
US. BAA USA subsidiary BAA Maryland has opened three new shops and a food and beverage outlet in its Airmall at Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall airport
JORDAN. Downtown, port and border store operator Jordanian Duty Free Shops (JDF) has re-opened its Amman downtown store following a full renovation and extension
NEW ZEALAND. Wellington International airport is set to welcome The Nuance Group as its new duty-free operator following the New Zealand high court's dismissal of a complaint lodged by incumbent Duty Free Stores New Zealand
NORWAY. Airport authority Oslo Lufthavn closed tenders for retail space at Oslo airport at the end of April
DENMARK. As revealed on RavenFox.com (April 19), airport authority Copenhagen Airports has invited nine companies to post bids for the duty-free contract at Copenhagen Kastrup airport
Liquor & Wines
Diageo has introduced a new Distillers Edition of its Islay malt whisky brand Caol Ila
Cognac Meukow is launching a new premium XO, which the supplier hopes will help to expand its distribution in Asia/Pacific
Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific has cited Distilleria Bottega's Alexander grappa as the fastest-growing liquor brand in its onboard duty-free shopping assortment
Campari International, a business unit of Italian spirits company Campari Gruppo, has named Alexander James & Co as its exclusive US duty-free distributor
Amsterdam Schiphol airport liquor concessionaire KLM Tax Free Services has launched a new online retail business in partnership with Flying Blue, the loyalty programme run by Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Tobacco Products
The world's biggest tobacco supplier Philip Morris has reported a decline in first-quarter volumes triggered by shipment timings and the Turkish travel-retail market's poor performance
Cuban premium cigar supplier Habanos is to show its first product designed exclusively for duty-free markets at this month's TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore, DFNI can reveal
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has launched the latest marketing campaign for its Winston cigarette brand
The move to ban self-service tobacco displays in Taiwan is unlikely to affect duty-free stores, local sources have told DFNI
By Gavin Lipsith Tobacco products editor.
Two cases of leakage from duty-free to domestic markets this month suggest that the industry must take stronger action to regulate itself if it is to avoid greater external pressure to restrict tobacco sales.
Fragrances
Coty Prestige brand Davidoff has recruited surfer Laird Hamilton to front its advertising campaign for Cool Water Davidoff in the US
Crystal, jewellery and fragrance house Lalique plans to enter selected markets in Americas duty-free by the end of 2006, with a strategy led by its latest women's fragrance line Le Parfum
Bvlgari Parfums is to introduce floral fragrance Voile de Jasmin to global travel-retail markets in June, at a price of $54
Morris, a division of Schwarzkopf & Henkel, will launch women's fragrance My Afrika from Krizia in Italy this month, followed by Middle Eastern markets in May
Cosmetics
Estée Lauder Companies has emphasised its continued commitment to the make-up artist brand sector following its sale of Stila
Travel retailer Gebr Heinemann enhanced its commitment to travel-retail exclusives last month with the launch of its Airport Specials promotion at Frankfurt airport's B-East store (pictured) in terminal one
Confectionery & Fine Foods
Swiss luxury biscuit specialist Tante Agathe is preparing to expand its travel-retail product portfolio with the addition of jams and honey
Jakeman's Maple Products has broadened its portfolio with three new items based on its maple syrup
Belgian premium chocolate manufacturer Neuhaus is planning to grow its business in Eastern Europe
US agency Alfa Brands reported a positive reaction to new principal Italo Suisse's Isis Belgian chocolate premium lines at the Duty Free Show of the Americas in Fort Lauderdale in March
Gifts & Electronics
Mitsubishi Pencil Co UK has introduced a multi-function pen called Uni Clipturn as part of its Uni-ball range
US-based bookseller Borders has added three new stores to its US airport retail network
Taiwanese airline EVA Air has rebranded one of its aircraft as EVA Air Hello Kitty in homage to popular children's cartoon character Hello Kitty
Alpha Retail reported "healthy" results in its toys business in 2005, boosted by sales of playing cards
Toy supplier RC2 is keen to increase its duty-free presence in the coming year following positive results in its airport retail business with Alpha Retail
Jewellery & Watches
Spanish watchmaker Festina reported "significant duty-free growth" in the Americas for its 18ct gold timepiece line in 2005
German jewellery supplier Thomas Sabo has launched its first self-service concept for the travel-retail channel
French jewellery and gifts retailer Cécile et Jeanne is seeking opportunities for retail expansion after opening its second travel-retail store at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Fashion & Leathergoods
Shoe Studio Group, the UK's biggest shoe retailer, joins the line-up at London Gatwick airport north terminal this month
One of the world's best-known fashion brands, Calvin Klein, has changed its approach to the leather accessories market
Fashion and accessories brands will be the main focus of Design Studio, the new concept aimed at injecting extra colour and life into this year's TFWA Asia Pacific show