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July 2008
Hong Kong International airport extends core duty-free contracts
Nuance-Watson (HK) and Sky Connection celebrate two-year extensions * Airport to complete expansions before retendering * Retailers gear up for Beijing Olympic Games opportunity
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June 2008
Mumbai decision reignites duty-free controversy
Bombay High Court upholds Flemingo challenge * Airport given until July 31 to retender * Airport company plans to appeal against decision * DFS Group ‘not entitled to protection’
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May 2008
Asian retailers thrive despite currency and LAGs concerns
New airport terminals drive Asian travel-retail sales * Investment sparks optimism among retailers * Dollar weakness affects some retailers * European response to liquids issue criticised
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April 2008
Dufry shows ambition as 2007 sales rise by 34%
Hudson Group stake and Italian rail contract sets stage for global convenience roll-out * Milan airports contract extended to 2041 * Group enters Czech market at Prague Ruzyne
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March 2008
Autogrill becomes world’s biggest airport retailer
Autogrill buys World Duty Free and remaining Aldeasa stake * Group presence in eight of the 11 biggest European airports * Plans to coordinate offers and promotions across network
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February 2008
Brands rally behind WDF as Heathrow T5 opening nears
Riches: “Brands have risen to the challenge” * Suppliers support opening with exclusive products and concepts * WDF hopes new stores will increase dwell time
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January 2008
ARI triumphs in $1bn Sheremetyevo T3 tender
Retailer beats intense competition for Sheremetyevo T3 concession * Seven-year contract to generate €1bn sales * ARI predicts first-year sales of over €100m
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