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DENMARK. German travel retailer Gebr Heinemann's submission of a "very detailed" bid was the defining reason for its success in the long-awaited decision on the winning bidder at Copenhagen Kastrup airport. The retailer will begin its six-year contract at the airport from March 2007
INTERNATIONAL. Leading operators are calling for a sensible approach to security regulations in the wake of the foiled terror plot at UK airports on August 10
Insight
"Indian airports seek partner", we proclaimed optimistically in DFNI September 1 1994. Little did we realise that 12 years later international operators would still be awaiting their first shot at the Indian duty-free market
After considerable speculation, Copenhagen Kastrup airport retailer The Nuance Group is preparing to pack its bags
Amid the global panic following the foiled terrorist plot in the UK on August 10, few sane voices could be heard. Instead there was the usual reactionary nonsense
As the industry begins to analyse the long-term implications of the foiled UK terror plot of August 10, DFNI asks leading operators how they were affected by increased restrictions and how they have responded
Latin America is a great place to do business. Any retailer planning to sell fragrances, whisky, confectionery or tobacco is sure to have a ball
People & Company
Whyte & Mackay has headhunted World Duty Free's head liquor buyer James Prescott to become its new global travel-retail director in a major coup for the Scotch whisky supplier
Spanish travel retailer Aldeasa is promoting Chile country manager Tony Felany to general manager of the company's Vancouver operation
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Features
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
As Asutil prepares to open its 10th annual conference in Santiago in Chile on September 6, a straw poll of leading duty-free operators indicates that business in the region is booming. John Gallagher speaks to ASUTIL secretary general Jose Luis Donagaray about the challenges ahead
Coty Prestige is now extending its range with a new scent from Jil Sander. President Michele Scannavini talks to DFNI about the launch of Jil Sander Style
With the opening of its new terminal, José Joaquin de Olmedo International airport in Guayaquil has leapt into pole position in the Ecuadorian airport stakes. John Gallagher reports
Argentinian airport retailer InterBaires has put the Latin American economic crisis of recent years behind it and so far this year has posted solid results. John Gallagher talks to president and CEO Enrique Urioste about his expansion plans for the next six months
L'Oréal Luxury Products International plans to open between 10 and 20 Beauty Lounge stores in the US over the next three years as part of a strategy to grow its presence in the duty-paid market. Tina Milton speaks to Parbel general manager Milos Djuric about the company's formula for success
Pricing is a critical factor for duty-free retailers and suppliers. But currency fluctuations, aggressive pricing strategies and issues with brand positioning can often throw price agreements off course. So what happens when the price is wrong? Tina Milton investigates
Since it won the management contract at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International airport in 1997 the SCL consortium has invested nearly $300m in the facility, but it plans to do much more. DFNI profiles one of Latin America's leading airport operators
The forthcoming Duty-Free & Travel-Retail Database & Directory 2006/2007 offers some interesting insights into one of travel-retail's most intriguing regions
As the Uruguayan economy recovers from the crisis of three years ago and a recent diplomatic dispute with Argentina, John Gallagher finds the country's leading duty-free operators optimistic about prospects for the second half of the year
Retail News Analysis
PARAGUAY. Local duty-free operator Mannah Duty Free will open two new stores at Asunción Silvio Petirossi International airport at the end of October
SWEDEN. The Nuance Group has launched its extended and upgraded shopping offer at Stockholm Arlanda airport
ITALY. Food and beverage operator Autogrill has won its first duty-free concession at Papola Casale Brindisi airport
Raven Fox is proud to announce a new educational workshop-style event to help the travel-retail industry better understand and exploit the commercial opportunities linked to "healthy flying" products and services
TURKEY. The deadline for interest in the tender for commercial space at six border stores in Turkey has passed
AUSTRALIA. Darwin International airport is seeking expressions of interest for a package of duty-free and duty-paid retail opportunities
CHINA. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has increased its presence in the Chinese airport market after signing a joint-venture agreement with the Zhuhai Municipal People's Government to exclusively manage Zhuhai airport
PHILIPPINES/INDONESIA. Philippine Regent Asia Group, the holding company of Landmark Duty Free, is to assume management control of Indonesian operator PT Fortune Star Duty Free and subsidiary PT Dian Suksestama from October 1
COLOMBIA. The international tender to operate and renovate Bogotá Eldorado International airport has been won by the Opain consortium
ARGENTINA. Promotional activity and the extension of London Supply's loyalty scheme have helped the Argentinian duty-free supplier post 37% growth in sales in the first half of 2006
MACAU. King Power Group (Hong Kong) has confirmed that it is close to finalising a deal for several outlets in the new Venetian Macau hotel, due to open on the island's Cotai Strip later this year
INDIA. There will be no new duty-free retailers in India following Airports Authority of India's decision to split seven locations between market veterans India Tourism Development Corp (ITDC) and Flemingo International
BULGARIA. The European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) has clarified several points set out in a letter from European Commission director general of tax and customs Robert Verrue to the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance about the status of the country's duty-free border stores
US. HMSHost Corp's recently-acquired Miami concession will bring the retailer $97m in revenue over the eight-year term of the contract
UAE. Dufry Sharjah has opened its first arrivals duty-free shop in the new extension at Sharjah airport
Liquor & Wines
Alizé International has assumed responsibility for the distribution and marketing of US parent company Kobrand's wine portfolio in international domestic and duty-free markets.
World Duty Free (WDF) has mounted a robust defence of airport liquor sales after last month's foiled UK terrorist bomb plot
Société Jacques Bollinger has appointed independent distributor Criollo Supreme Brands as its exclusive agent for the Benelux countries and French travel-retail and diplomatic channels, effective from September 1
Vincor International has reported strong duty-free sales of its icewines along the US-Canada border in 2006
Rémy Cointreau has introduced a limited-edition duty-free exclusive bottle as part of its Be Cointreauversial campaign
Tobacco Products
British-American Tobacco has commissioned a one-off bejeweled Lucky Strike pack celebrating the brand's status as a design icon and its "passion for creativity"
Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corp (KT&G) is seeking to expand its presence in markets beyond Asia/Pacific, with duty-free a key channel for the former state tobacco monopoly
Cuban cigar supplier Habanos has unveiled its first product destined solely for duty-free markets, the Montecristo Travel Humidor
UK cigarette supplier Imperial Tobacco has acquired the global rights to the Davidoff cigarette trademark from German firm Tchibo Holding four years after buying German cigarette company Reemtsma and its flagship Davidoff cigarette brand
Fragrances
MyTravel Airways Scandinavia is keen to reach an agreement to relist Parfums Christian Dior products in its May 2007 catalogues, and negotiations will take place in November
Dutch licensee company Colorful Licenses has appointed ACG Trading to manage the duty-free distribution of Oilily fragrances and accessories and the new Betsey Johnson fragrance in the US
Beauty suppliers have begun to assess the long-term implications of the current airport security crisis, which has resulted in tighter security regulations following a recently-foiled terrorist plot in the UK
Cosmetics
Ginger will be the key theme for Origins this Christmas as it reveals plans for a number of gift sets and items intended for the festive season
The Nuance Group has more than doubled the space allocated to beauty and added the first men's section at its revamped airside store at Malmö-Sturup airport in the Skåne region of southern Sweden
Airline Cathay Pacific has increased the number of L'Oréal items it carries following the announcement that passengers going to the UK, USA and France from Hong Kong International airport would not be able to bring their own liquid skincare items onboard
L'Oréal Luxury Products International Americas division Parbel has revealed it is in negotiations to develop further outlets under The Beauty Lounge brand
Confectionery & Fine Foods
Storck Travel Retail (STR), best known for Toffifee, Bendicks and Werther's Originals, is to roll out a new range of bagged sweets called Colourful World
Belgian specialist Guylian, famous for its seashell chocolates, has overcome a fivefold rise in the price of hazelnuts over the past three years to post a 10% increase in European sales
Goldkenn has almost doubled placements over the past three months for its new gold-coloured metal podiums, which it introduced to promote the relaunch of Swiss Bank gold bars earlier this summer (DFNI May 15)
Jelly Belly has introduced seasonal gift packs, which combine the product with blown-glass Christmas tree decorations in matching colours—red, blue, yellow and green
West Coast Duty Free Store, which operates on the Canada–US border between Vancouver and Seattle, has been carrying out a review of its confectionery and food range and revamping its displays under new chief operating officer Len Dasilva
Gifts & Electronics
Cathay Pacific Airways is seeking to boost its gifts range by introducing a more varied product selection in its inflight catalogue
Electronics supplier Sony is seeking new airport shop locations across Asia/Pacific. The company opened several travel-retail outlets and corners in the region earlier this year
Writing instruments supplier Pax is looking forward to its first duty-free listing after making its debut at the TFWA Asia Pacific show earlier this year. The brand is already available in several domestic outlets across the world
French gifts supplier HOA has created a collection of homeware products exclusively for travel-retail
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Jewellery & Watches
Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) has unveiled its refurbished Omega boutique at Hong Kong International airport (HKIA). It is the first Omega store to receive the new-look makeover in Asia
Swedish timepiece licensee Lambretta Watches is developing a line of jewellery for domestic and duty-free retail. It has created a line of rings and pendants, including dog tags
King Power Group (Hong Kong) has acquired French costume jewellery and fashion accessories brand Agatha Paris for an undisclosed sum
Danish jewellery and accessories brand Pilgrim has opened two outlets in downtown duty-free stores in South Korea
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Fashion & Leathergoods
More fashion & leathergoods news
The Nuance Group's new CEO for Europe Jean-Paul Bonnel has stated that new brands in travel-retail, particularly in the fashion and accessories sectors, are essential in order to develop the channel and make it as dynamic as the downtown market
Sunglasses manufacturer and supplier Luxottica has run one of its biggest ever airport promotions this summer by taking high-profile promotional space at Hong Kong International airport between July and September
Fashion house Hugo Boss is preparing to open its first Boss Woman store at a UK airport in mid- September, building on a growing franchise for the German firm