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Only four countries applied so far * ETRC urges retailers and suppliers to act * Inactivity damages industry credibility * End to Australia/EU conflict in sight
Insight
Exploring the DFNI archives
Letter from the editor of DFNI
A low number of countries apply for EU LAGs recognition
Carbon emissions are at the heart of one of the problems that has engulfed the UK airport market—particularly at London Heathrow—over the past six months
There are signs that the government is willing to adopt a sensible approach to legislation
People & Company
Movers and shakers in the travel-retail industry
Features
Campaigners believe that the lack of interest from non-EU countries in applying for LAGs security recognition from the European Commission is putting the industry’s credibility at stake, writes Gavin Lipsith
DFNI presents a country-by-country guide to the status of potential third-country recognition from the European Commission on liquids, aerosols and gels restrictions
The UK Competition Commission’s review of BAA and Ferrovial’s high debt burden are two crucial factors affecting a potential sale of World Duty Free. Gavin Lipsith examines how they may affect interest in the retailer
Want to build your own store in hours? Or how about constructing an instant prefabricated terminal to solve all your retail space constraints? Tina Milton reports on the emerging quick-fix airport concept
Manchester airport announced in May that it would cut landside retail to increase airside space following a study into passenger behaviour. But will other airports follow suit? Nicole Mezzasalma finds out
While international expansion has been the focus of German airports group Fraport’s investments in the recent past, its plans for Frankfurt International airport are at the heart of the company’s future strategy. Nicole Mezzasalma reports
Optimising retail is a key management principle for Australian airports operator Macquarie Airports. DFNI examines some recent and forthcoming projects across its airport portfolio
Airport authority Los Angeles World Airports is taking stock of its retail operations to create a new concessions plan that pulls together the best elements of its last seven retail studies. Tina Milton gets an insight into the strategy
Operating a successful hub airport such as Singapore Changi is no longer enough to fulfil the more aggressive international ambitions of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. But corporatising its airport structure will offer it more flexibility to spread its wings overseas. Tina Milton reports
The redevelopment of the retail landscape at Cairo International terminal three is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to development plans for the airport’s shopping facilities. Tina Milton reports
Birmingham International airport’s recent redevelopment project proves that it takes more than just a new layout to improve an airport’s retail offer. Gavin Lipsith reports
UK-based distributor Scorpio Distributors’ recently signed cooperation with Gebr Heinemann augurs well for the company’s future, Scorpio managing director Stuart McGuire tells Gavin Lipsith
The eleventh annual conference of the Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL) was held last month in the Peruvian capital Lima. As in previous years, the event was a mix of regular conference sessions, formal and informal networking and social events. Editor for Spain and Latin America John Gallagher, who moderated the two-day conference, reports
UK cruise and ferry concessionaire Harding Brothers serves a wide range of customers from price-conscious ferry passengers to no-expense-spared high-end cruisers. In the first instalment of our new occasional series, Buyer Briefing, buying director Brian Smith tells DFNI what is selling well and what new products he is looking for
Touted as the world’s biggest personal care brand, Nivea is leading its duty-free charge from the Middle East, where if operations continue to blossom, a worldwide push could be high on the agenda. Tina Milton investigates
Calvin Klein and its manufacturing partner Markwins International are sparing no expense with the fashion house’s re-entry into the cosmetics market. The stakes are high, but so are the rewards. Kevin Rozario was in Milan last month for the global launch of ck Calvin Klein Beauty
L’Oréal Luxury Products International claims that the Diesel Fuel for Life fragrance duo breaks all the rules of a conventional fragrance. Tina Milton analyses the company’s biggest and most unconventional launch of year
Tommy Hilfiger’s latest fragrance Dreaming is designed to attract a more sophisticated woman than the franchise’s traditional clientele and marks a defined changed in strategy. Tina Milton reports
Business has never been better for Iraq Duty Free despite the many problems plaguing the war-torn Middle Eastern country. Yet as Joe Bates discovers, the company's determination to remain a liquor distributor has put it on a potential collision course with violent Islamic fundamentalists groups
When film stars, models and singers turn up to your product launch, you know the good times are back. Joe Bates talks to Chivas Brothers chairman and CEO Christian Porta after the launch of the company’s new super-premium whisky
Toscow has grown from being a domestic jewellery supplier in its native Australia to an established player in global duty-free. Nicole Mezzasalma talks to founder and chairman Sunny Lam to find out how
Retail News Analysis
The airline has ended its long-standing agreement with Alpha Airports Group
Incumbent duty-free retailer DFS Group has won an extension to its contract until May 31 2010
The airport authority plans to manage and invest in locations outside its Singapore Changi stronghold
President and CEO Jean-Baptiste Morin says the biggest changes are yet to come
Dufry already operates Carnival Corp & plc’s 10,000sq ft (930sq m) shop at Grand Turk
The 23,000sq ft (2,137sq m) store will be the first of a new concept which the retailer plans to roll out across its UK airport stores
Selected news from DFNIonline.com
Airports group Fraport plans to increase airside retail space at the airport by nearly 6,500sq m (69,965sq ft)
Alpha Asia’s joint venture with local company MVKB has reported year-on-year sales growth of 30%
The Nuance Group holds the duty-free concession at terminal one
Sales in the nine months to September rose by 26% compared with the same period last year
It will provide all the retail facilities at the new terminal until December 31 2016 in conjunction with ARI–ME
Total gross sales from retail and food and beverage concessions at the airport grew 13.9% in the 11 months to August 31
The new legislation allows retailers to offer a broader range of tax- and duty-free merchandise in arrivals stores
Liquor & Wines
The company has opened a new outlet at New York JFK airport’s American Airlines terminal eight
Edrington Group unveils a permanent line extension to The Famous Grouse
The supplier will present a new range of products to replace the standard Carlsberg packaging
The new £60 ($121.80) whisky has been matured solely in Spanish sherry butts
The supplier unveils details of a five-year plan to expand its travel-retail business
The increase is the third consecutive year of growth for the category
The deal covers distributor Hock Tong Bee’s home market of Singapore, plus Thailand, China, Hong Kong, parts of Indochina, Indonesia and Macau
The liquor buyer said he would like to see more innovative white spirits from suppliers
Tobacco Products
The retailer believes a high percentage of its customers don’t understand the concept of duty-free
Up to the end of September, travel-retail accounted for 23% of Habanos sales worldwide
The Greek tobacco supplier continues to expand its global duty-free presence
The retailer built the humidor in response to strong growth in the cigar category
The company's products are available in 12 Italian airports
The company will develop the aromatic tip cigar for its Café Crème range
Super Slims will be launched in CIS, Russian and European duty-free markets early next year
The retailer has increased tobacco sales volumes by 20% in its liquor and tobacco shop at Amsterdam Schiphol
The supplier is to launch two new products with exclusive packaging at the TFWA World Exhibition
The brand has already gained listings at several international airports
The company introduced its Panter Dessert and Panter Filter Dessert products to travel-retail and duty-free earlier this year
Fragrances
Beauty houses blasted for wanting to reduce the savings on products offered to passengers
The fragrances segment is facing tough competition from mass market retailers, online and US drug stores
How often have we seen the travel-retail industry squabble over price?
LAGs restrictions and dollar to euro conversion rates scare passengers off
The move aims to increase sales from this segment and diversify its assortment
The fragrance targets a more mature consumer than that of its tommy girl teen fragrance
The new 30ml size features the same bottle design and signature floral and animal print packaging
Suppliers asked to adapt to the 100ml limit on liquid containers
The second men's fragrance exclusive is available in January
Fuel for Life Man is now the best-selling scent at selected airports in the UK, Amsterdam and Paris
Cosmetics
The retailer has added two new brands to the product mix in its cosmetics shop—SK-II and L’Occitane
The range is expected to achieve retail sales of $300m within three years
The concept has continued its success at the Waikiki store despite space being reduced to expand the fragrances section
The brand believes the Middle East, Japan, the US and India have potential as travel-retail markets
The brand was launched in travel-retail in 2001 but only now parent company L'Oréal is seriously investing in it
The inflight retailer will list a range of the brand’s cosmetics as part of the portfolio at over 21 airline bases
Next year will be the key launch phase of its duty-free strategy in the region
Its Breathable foundation is enjoying significant growth internationally
L’Oréal Luxury Products International is to reposition the brand as a dermobiotic
Confectionery & Fine Foods
The Middle East has delivered exceptional growth for the supplier so far this year
Dubai-based Suzan General Trading has been appointed to develop the brand's travel-retail business in Africa
The brand seeks to build a global travel-retail presence for its two main brands
The range contains tins designed in the shape of different countries and regions
The manufacturer has a wide assortment of reduced-sugar confectionery
The spring/summer range has three seasonal gifts in a fresh floral packaging design
The Sharing Collection comprises a selection of coffees and biscuits, plus Chocolate Spread and Chocolate Flakes
The range presents different chocolates as the ideal complement for favourite drinks
The 60sq m (645sq ft) Tastes of Israel deli-style boutique will be entirely kosher
Celebrating several anniversaries in the confectionery business
The company has been producing cognac for more than 140 years
Toblerone reaches 100 years old in 2008
Gifts & Electronics
The retailer will open its first PC World airport store at T5
The store will be located in the US Airways terminal in the Shuttle Concourse
The new range of Fashion Angels children’s products will be introduced at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes
Jewellery & Watches
The Swatch Group will have a branded jewellery and watches corner at Warsaw Frederic Chopin airport’s new terminal two
The brand has opened three new shop-in-shops in the region
The French supplier will launch seven new ranges at the TFWA World Exhibition
A new back wall area has been added to the Domo lifestyle concept store at Abu Dhabi International airport
The brand showcase at Frankfurt International airport offers a view into the world of fine Swiss watchmaking
The distributor expects Asia to overtake its European business this year
The company has registered a 40% year-on-year sales increase with its UK clients
Caribbean duty-free business Little Switzerland was sold for $35m to NXP Corp earlier this year
The collaboration includes the creation of a special “Riva timed by Hamilton” watch collection
US manufacturer PAJ can now operate in Europe and other markets, including duty-free
The concept was developed in conjunction with Celebrity’s main retail partner Starboard Cruise Services
The Frolic line contains 29 designs split into four mini-collections
The brand's duty-free sales have been increasing 10% a year
Fashion & Leathergoods
Its recently introduced handbags category is already rivalling the retailer’s established sunglasses and watches businesses
The brand of flip-flops will be available on board 58 cruiseships
Ma.al.bi. is promoting the brand Alfredo Pria 1824 in travel-retail
The Italian luxury house plans to open four stores in travel-retail within its first year
Six locations planned by the end of 2008
The French fashion and leathergoods house plans to create a travel subsidiary within six months
The Bluetooth i-jacket is being sold under the Zegna Sport label
The brand has opened or expanded doors at New York JFK, Vancouver and Dallas Fort Worth airports
Sales of Guess handbags and watches have placed the brand among the retailer’s key performers
Eight exclusive products are being launched at TFWA World Exhibition
The brand is to focus in Europe in 2008
The new mall is 500m long and will contain 5,000sq m of retail space
The retailer has held the key fashion concessions at the airport since 1971
The Danish eyewear manufacturer has just entered the inflight business
The company is predicting sales up by 11% this year
Special Reports
Italian company Autogrill’s acquisition of Alpha Airports Group has given the UK-based retailer and caterer a new perspective and a novel approach to the market. Alpha CEO Peter Williams talks candidly to Gavin Lipsith about the company’s plans
Launch Pad
The latest product releases in travel-retail
Market Watch
With sales in its high street division declining, travel-retail is becoming increasingly important to WH Smith. New outlets, including specialist concepts, and a more tailored product offer at airports are driving the expansion of the company’s travel division
Lindt & Sprüngli’s strong performance continues * Burberry benefits as luxury shares rebound
