Regional airport capacity to grow 292% by 2012 * Suppliers invest for regional growth * Gulf states agree common approach to LAGs * Retailer rallies against short contracts

At last month’s TFWA World Exhibition retail expert Mary Portas delivered her vision of the shopping experience travelling consumers are seeking and how travel retailers can capitalise on their desires

Exploring the DFNI archives

Letter from the editor of DFNI

The EU Aviation Security Committee has backed the ETRC’s proposed ‘unique identifier’

Movers and shakers in the travel-retail industry

The strong potential in the Middle East market offers suppliers a golden opportunity, but there are several challenges to overcome. DFNI speaks to leading suppliers about their development in the region

A look at Saudi Arabian Airlines’ growing retail business provides a fresh perspective on the kingdom’s duty-free potential, writes Gavin Lipsith

Dubai Duty Free’s forthcoming retail developments will see its business change dramatically over the next two years. And the company is about to unveil a new logistics centre that will allow it to capitalise on the new opportunities. Gavin Lipsith reports

Despite a period of considerable consolidation the popularity of ferry travel is increasing rapidly as is the investment in retail in the sector, driving standards and competition. Tina Milton reports

Over the past two years UK cross-Channel operator P&O Ferries has made retail a priority. It has restructured buying teams, introduced best practice from the high street and developed stronger relationships with suppliers. Head of retail Neil Towns outlines its best-selling products and reveals which areas have been earmarked for growth

Following the acquisition of Silja Line in July 2006, onboard sales account for more than 50% of Tallink/Silja’s total revenue. Purchasing manager Eve Veermets reveals the key buying trends

With the traditional duty-free beer sector under strain, Joe Bates asks whether emerging markets and premiumisation will offer the category any relief in the years ahead

With several brand owners introducing high-end destination merchandise and gifts, travel retailers around the world are monitoring the demand for such products closely. Andrew Pentol speaks to retailers about how they are responding to the trend

The company has had a record-breaking year in 2007

The company’s 12 outlets at the terminal feature several high-profile luxury brand names

The national carrier hopes that new duty-free legislation will boost its own operation

Sales have been growing month on month since the retailer arrived at the airport

Selected news from DFNIonline.com

Aelia currently holds the core categories contract at terminal one

The company has already secured customs authorisation for a border shop between Tunisia and Libya

The crossing time of 25 minutes with 80 departures a day presents a retail challenge

Growth in revenues in the first nine months of 2007 “was driven by the airport channel”

The partnership between Aer Rianta International and the Sardana Group has secured a five-year contract at Boston Logan International

The decision follows months of research and consultation with key stakeholders in the industry

The multi-channel initiative won the Frontier award for Best Marketing Campaign by a Supplier in Cannes

The company will distribute Gold Flakes Supreme vodka in the Americas and other selected markets

The supplier plans to expand its travel-retail and catering presence both at home and abroad

Duty-free sales increased by almost 20% last year

Intra-EU travellers have the chance to buy Habanos and other premium cigars at duty-free prices

Reports claim the Indian government is to increase customs duties by 150%

The supplier is to complete the acquisition of Altadis early next year

The company was acquired in February by Scandinavian Tobacco Cigar Group (STCG)

Two new fast ferries will enable the company to double the retail space allocated to beauty on board

The company operates two Superflex ferries between Helsingør in Denmark and Helsingborg in Sweden

The company has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with parent company Blufin Group

Beauty accounts for about 20% of sales on Silja vessels

SK-II is now available on board only two airlines—Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways

Cocoon will replace The Beauty Centre at London Heathrow terminal

The range will only be rolled out to travel-retail markets in 2009

The event was held on November 9, 10 and 11 at the Mac store at Heathrow terminal three

Russian billionaire Sergei Pugachev has bought the 150-year-old French operation

A travel-retail role for what is likely to be an expanded biscuits business is under consideration

Corné Port-Royal celebrated its 75th anniversary this year

Each party holds a 50% stake in Fauchon Travel Retail

Godiva Chocolatier's future to be decided soon

The company plans to focus on Europe, Asia and the Americas in 2008

he company is in negotiations to open a showroom in Switzerland

The Fun Plane range is now available through Heinemann’s stores at Copenhagen Kastrup airport

The products will be sold through the new Softwide system at the World of Software store

Travel Retail Innovations (TRI) has introduced new display systems in airport shops worldwide

The retailer is to introduce larger open plan areas to its airside stores in 2008

The 140sq m (1,506sq ft) shop is in the landside Shopping Boulevard in terminal one

The supplier is to open three new outlets in China in early 2008

The 70sq m (753sq ft) landside store is in Arrival Hall 4 in the Schiphol Plaza shopping centre

The luxury brand is to open its second duty-free location in the Middle East at Sharm el Sheikh International

The move follows the opening last month of a new shop-in-shop at Cairo International airport

The company has signed an agreement with Copenhagen-based Manini

After another year of strong growth, five of Aer Rianta International–Middle East’s (ARI–ME) businesses now generate more than $100m in annual sales each. Managing director John Sutcliffe talks Gavin Lipsith through the retailer’s blooming portfolio

The latest product releases in travel-retail

Mexican airports operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) and Parisian airports company Aéroports de Paris have both posted big increases in commercial revenue for the first nine months of this year, including strong growth in travel-retail sales

Domestic market concerns drag down Coach