Retailer beats intense competition for Sheremetyevo T3 concession * Seven-year contract to generate €1bn sales * ARI predicts first-year sales of over €100m

Research company believes the conditions under which cruise retailers operate are becoming increasingly challenging

The European Commission decided that MasterCard’s fee system is illegal under European competition law

Exploring the DFNI archives

Letter from the editor of DFNI

Duty Free Philippines has been given exemption from a mandatory remittance fee

Movers and shakers in the travel-retail industry

After a turbulent year for the ferry side of its purchasing pool, Inflight Service has achieved solid growth by focusing on its core business supplying to regional airlines. And recent moves should guarantee that the market will grow further, writes Gavin Lipsith

Danish airline MyTravel Airways Scandinavia has bolstered its strong pre-order business through email and SMS technology. Purchasing manager Lars Hjartbo tells Gavin Lipsith about the airline’s approach to technology

DFNI highlights some of the key travel-retail businesses to watch in the Nordic region over the coming year

Steep increases in the cost of raw materials have forced manufacturers to negotiate some of the biggest-ever price rises with retailers over the past few months (DFNI September 15 2007). But what will be the impact on sales? Should duty-free receive special concessions from manufacturers and do promotions now become more important? DFNI polls a cross-section of suppliers and retailers and finds a variety of opinions

Many in travel-retail agree that developing compatible product adjacencies is a good idea. So why does it remain a largely underdeveloped concept? Michael Eaton investigates

Consumers care so much more nowadays about food treats and the ingredients they use for cooking that a box of savoury snacks or a speciality oil can make an acceptable gift. Michael Eaton examines a trend that is prompting greater activity in the fine foods category

The Korea Customs Service is revising regulations on downtown duty-free and could close shops serving more Koreans than foreigners

Up to fifteen bidders are said to have expressed an interest in WDF

Selected news from DFNIonline.com

The new terminal offers more than 100 stores and 40 food and beverage outlets

The acquisition includes 34 speciality airside retail outlets at nine US airports

Advent International already holds a majority share in Dufry Group and has investments in several other travel-retail concessions

The airport claims most of the 300 companies to which the airport sent tender documents returned submissions

The three speciality shops total 136sq m (1,463sq ft)

The company is unhappy with the running of the new terminal three has prompted the company to consider the long-term future of the store at the end of the year

French travel retailer Aelia is MDFP's preferred bidder

Leading players such as Diageo, Pernod Ricard and Fortune Brands have already publicly expressed their interest

Aldeasa’s first US airport shop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International will feature revamped offer

The corner is located in Hamila Duty Free's new diplomatic store in the Tunisian capital

The airline has introduced Japanese wines to its first-class and business-class wine lists

Five new smoking lounges opened at Casablanca Mohammed V, Marrakech Menara and Agadir Al Massira International

The cigar supplier has acquired the Havana Honeys trademark and related assets

Turkish Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages Regulatory Board could limit passengers' tobacco products allowance

Hollywood actress is the new ambassador for the French brand

The company gave the contribution to ETRC's campaign to harmonise security rules on LAGs

The company now has 15 units at Dallas Fort Worth International airport

The beauty concept featuring niche and well-being brands and premium skincare is set to open on February 7

The company gave the contribution to ETRC's campaign to harmonise security rules on LAGs

Ferry retailer wants more organic cosmetics to complement its beauty offer

French brand opens its first corner in a Scandinavian airport at Oslo Gardermoen airport

The company could introduce haircare and hair colour brands in travel-retail

The stand-alone location in the main concourse of HKIA terminal one will be operated by Nuance-Watson (HK)

The specialist distributor is expanding its snacks operation

Multi Duty Free Dept (MDFD)manager Dagmar Berentzen explains the strategy for recent developments

The company is optimistic about continuing its travel-retail expansion

The supplier praises the openness of Asian retailers in tralling new products

The most significant confectionery trend of the past year—and one set to gain momentum in 2008—is a greater concentration on the premium chocolate sector. Michael Eaton investigates

Steep increases in the cost of raw materials have forced manufacturers to negotiate some of the biggest-ever price rises with retailers over the past few months (DFNI September 15 2007). But what will be the impact on sales? Should duty-free receive special concessions from manufacturers and do promotions now become more important? DFNI polls a cross-section of suppliers and retailers and finds a variety of opinions

Many in travel-retail agree that developing compatible product adjacencies is a good idea. So why does it remain a largely underdeveloped concept? Michael Eaton investigates

Consumers care so much more nowadays about food treats and the ingredients they use for cooking that a box of savoury snacks or a speciality oil can make an acceptable gift. Michael Eaton examines a trend that is prompting greater activity in the fine foods category

The retailer aims to double sales after taking over the electronics concession at Abu Dhabi International

The supplier has combined two divisons to form a new Consumer Lifestyle sector

The supplier installed a promotional island operated by The Nuance Group

The jewellery supplier will open an airside store at Moscow Sheremetyevo airport terminal C

The brand is to open its first shop-in-shop at Beijing Capital International airport terminal three

The retailer launched Chamorro-art-inspired jewellery at Guam Antonio B Won Pat International airport

The US jewellery supplier has opened its first travel-retail outlet at Phoenix Sky Harbor International

The fashion concept will be duplicated at Frankfurt's T2 in the new non-Schengen airside marketplace

US eyewear house is working on new customised store displays for travel-retail

Specialist distributor Travel Retail International SA is managing Hello Kitty in the channel

The brand is expanding its portfolio to include jewellery, watches and sunglasses

The most significant confectionery trend of the past year—and one set to gain momentum in 2008—is a greater concentration on the premium chocolate sector. Michael Eaton investigates

The latest product releases in travel-retail

Dubai Duty Free continued its remarkable progress in 2007 and with new retail space opening this year and in 2009, its rapid growth looks set to continue in the forseeable future

Concerns about rising oil prices and a possible global economic slowdown have had a negative effect on share prices in recent weeks