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DFS wins contest for sole tenancy n Promises $13.3m investment in retail areas, Auckland plans biggest arrivals shop in Asia n Nuance “consistently outperformed DFS”
Insight
A recent report by Verdict Research, a subsidiary of Datamonitor, says that the global airport retail market grew to $23.9bn in 2006 and predicted a further 74.7% rise by 2011. DFNI summarises the study’s regional findings
People & Company
Features
The management jargon for an ambitious, radical strategy is appropriate to inflight retail in more ways than one. Gavin Lipsith examines the new models that executives hope will save the sector from stagnation
Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) has taken its business to new heights by gaining its first foothold in North Korean mountain resort Geumgangsan. But the new store could be just the start of its expansion strategy. Tina Milton reports
The jewellery and watches sector in Caribbean hotel retail is dominated by a few established brands. Lorna Strickland talks to a distributor and a leading supplier about the challenges facing prospective newcomers to the market
Retail News Analysis
DFS wins contest for sole tenancy n Promises $13.3m investment in retail areas, Auckland plans biggest arrivals shop in Asia n Nuance “consistently outperformed DFS”
List of preferred bidders surprises the duty-free industry
Few in the duty-free industry may have heard of Norwegian firm Eitzen Maritime Services but, following the acquisition of Provimar last month, its subsidiary EMS Ship Supply is now the second biggest ship supplier in the world. DFNI takes a closer look at the company
Liquor & Wines
Tobacco Products
Fragrances
Cosmetics
Confectionery & Fine Foods
Souvenir fine food and confectionery packs may be a niche sector, but retailers cannot afford to undervalue them, writes Michael Eaton
Does sugar confectionery have an identity crisis? Leading supplier Perfetti van Melle believes it is underrated by some retailers, while Cadbury Schweppes International Travel Retail’s parent company Cadbury Schweppes is responding to consumer trends with low-calorie options. Michael Eaton investigates
A new deal between travel caterer SSP and Caviar House & Prunier will bring luxury airport dining to an even bigger audience. Gavin Lipsith reports
Gifts & Electronics
Jewellery & Watches
Jewellery has been a popular category in the air for some time, but in recent years that popularity has grown, driven by airline constraints and a host of new, dynamic brands. Gavin Lipsith charts recent developments
Duty-free jewellery and watch buyers scoured the Baselworld exhibition in April looking for the category’s hottest trends. And this year, says Lorna Strickland, the next big thing takes on a more literal sense than usual
Strong branding on board P&O Ferries is apparent throughout its vessels from the dining areas to the shops, and is particularly evident in its jewellery and watch outlets. The ferry operator talks to Lorna Strickland about the thinking behind the strategy
The jewellery and watches sector in Caribbean hotel retail is dominated by a few established brands. Lorna Strickland talks to a distributor and a leading supplier about the challenges facing prospective newcomers to the market
Fashion & Leathergoods
Evidence of the leathergoods and luggage sectors moving upmarket is widespread. But do passengers have the money to keep the momentum going? Kevin Rozario investigates
Special Reports
The management jargon for an ambitious, radical strategy is appropriate to inflight retail in more ways than one. Gavin Lipsith examines the new models that executives hope will save the sector from stagnation
Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) has taken its business to new heights by gaining its first foothold in North Korean mountain resort Geumgangsan. But the new store could be just the start of its expansion strategy. Tina Milton reports
SK-II has already left its mark on Asian travel-retail and the channel will play an integral part in the brand’s plan to go global. Tina Milton speaks to SK-II global vice-president and general manager Shivesh Ram about the company’s roll-out strategy
Souvenir fine food and confectionery packs may be a niche sector, but retailers cannot afford to undervalue them, writes Michael Eaton
Does sugar confectionery have an identity crisis? Leading supplier Perfetti van Melle believes it is underrated by some retailers, while Cadbury Schweppes International Travel Retail’s parent company Cadbury Schweppes is responding to consumer trends with low-calorie options. Michael Eaton investigates
A new deal between travel caterer SSP and Caviar House & Prunier will bring luxury airport dining to an even bigger audience. Gavin Lipsith reports
Jewellery has been a popular category in the air for some time, but in recent years that popularity has grown, driven by airline constraints and a host of new, dynamic brands. Gavin Lipsith charts recent developments
Duty-free jewellery and watch buyers scoured the Baselworld exhibition in April looking for the category’s hottest trends. And this year, says Lorna Strickland, the next big thing takes on a more literal sense than usual
Strong branding on board P&O Ferries is apparent throughout its vessels from the dining areas to the shops, and is particularly evident in its jewellery and watch outlets. The ferry operator talks to Lorna Strickland about the thinking behind the strategy
The jewellery and watches sector in Caribbean hotel retail is dominated by a few established brands. Lorna Strickland talks to a distributor and a leading supplier about the challenges facing prospective newcomers to the market
Evidence of the leathergoods and luggage sectors moving upmarket is widespread. But do passengers have the money to keep the momentum going? Kevin Rozario investigates
Airlines are preparing to launch inflight shopping channels on board the new Airbus A380, taking advantage of a captive audience—especially on long-haul flights. But will high installation and infrastructure costs delay their transfer to other fleets? Tina Milton reports
