Cover Stories

Reports claim World Duty Free sale imminent * International travel retailers assess opportunity * Owner continues to assess sale of non-strategic assets * Ferrovial prepares to talk about BAA restructure

Insight

A new joint venture between McArthurGlen and Italian luxury fashion association Altagamma could add a touch of Italian glamour to the airport retail offer
The world’s biggest drinks company has decided it is time to shout about its achievements and ambitions. DFNI examines what the decision means for its travel-retail business
The bulk of Dufry Group’s growth has emerged from South America over the past year, with big acquisitions driving sales. DFNI examines the group’s recent performance in the region

People & Company

Features

Kosovo’s main international airport at Pristina is proving successful for emerging markets travel-retail specialist Aer Rianta International, and may herald the launch of a renewed Balkan push, writes Gavin Lipsith
Despite the impact of tighter security on liquids, the past 12 months could be remembered as the year that North American travel-retail got its act together. DFNI looks at four key developments in the market
Alcohol is forbidden to Muslims in most Middle Eastern countries, but the duty-free whisky business in the region is growing fast as expatriate workers flood in to fill labour shortages and international air traffic grows. Joe Bates reports
The latest figures show the liqueurs sector forging ahead, but how much of this growth is due solely to the dynamic market leader Baileys Irish Cream? Joe Bates investigates
The cruise and ferry market may not command the same power or sales volumes for beauty exclusives as the airline sector, but Tina Milton explores why it’s time for the sector to get personal

Retail News Analysis

Liquor & Wines

Tobacco Products

Fragrances

Cosmetics

Confectionery & Fine Foods

Gifts & Electronics

Jewellery & Watches

Fashion & Leathergoods

Special Reports

The cruise and ferry market may not command the same power or sales volumes for beauty exclusives as the airline sector, but Tina Milton explores why it’s time for the sector to get personal

Launch Pad

Market Watch

Turnover, operating profit and revenue at Schiphol Group have all risen significantly in the first half of 2007 following the airport operator's takeover of the liquor and tobacco contract at Amsterdam Schiphol