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Riches: “Brands have risen to the challenge” * Suppliers support opening with exclusive products and concepts * WDF hopes new stores will increase dwell time
Insight
Chanel cited a focus on local markets as a reason to withdraw from the North American border business
Is green travel-retail an achievable goal?
Exploring the DFNI archives
Letter from the editor of DFNI
The country's long-term plan is a model of patience and persistence
People & Company
Movers and shakers in the travel-retail industry
Features
With a growing tourism industry and an increasing number of businesses enjoying diplomatic privileges, the diplomatic sector in Africa and the Middle East is thriving. And political instability continues to drive military sales. Andrew Pentol reports
Consolidation, aggressive expansion, interesting new models and some innovative partnerships—2007 was an interesting year for the inflight retail market in Europe. DFNI looks back at some of the biggest stories of the year
Liquor remains a key category in the Turkish duty-free market and the sector has been given a stylish makeover at ATÜ’s big new store at Istanbul Atatürk airport. Joe Bates talks to general manager Ersan Arcan to find out more
New types of wine packaging could offer duty-free operators serious benefits, but many are understandably resistant to change, as Joe Bates discovers
Wine sales may be growing in duty-free, but too many operators are failing to make the most of this exciting product category. Joe Bates talks to wine expert Peter Ayling about how retailers can get their wine offer firing on all cylinders
Retail News Analysis
The new store will be located in The Shoppes at Four Seasons mall adjacent to the Four Seasons Macao Hotel
The retailer has added a fourth airport retail management contract to its portfolio
The airport aims to get passengers from the airport doors to boarding the plane in 30 minutes
The €1.58bn ($2.32bn) project will include significant terminal expansion at the airport
The man who opened the first airport duty-free store died at the age of 90
Local sources claim that tourist arrivals last month fell by almost 90% in Kenya
The retailer registered sales growth of 9.4% to SFr1.7m ($1.5m) in 2007 compared with the previous year
The retailer claims sales are up by 30% in the main multi-category store at the airport
Gulf Air’s Anjali Righton won the Global Inflight Sales Person of the Year award
Selected news from DFNIonline.com
The commercial space at Lisbon T1 will increase by 10–12% by April
Changes in the tax legislation mean the proposals have to go to Parliament once again
Liquor & Wines
Wine sales grew strongly by volume and value in the duty-free and travel-retail channels last year
The liqueur has been listed by duty-free operators in Israel, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, St Maarten and the US
The new 1,600sq ft (150sq m) Tiger Champions Bar has a sporting theme
The new duty-paid shop is located in the centre of George Town on Grand Cayman
Tobacco Products
Passengers purchase cigarettes when they see the smoking loungers, the retailer claims
The company became prominent at several duty-free locations in 2007, including Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Seoul
Imperial will also launch a tender offer for the shares in Logista that are not already owned by Altadis
The company is in the final stages of negotiations with Turkish operator Setur Servis Turistik
Fragrances
L’Oréal has confirmed plans to open new Giorgio Armani Beauty boutiques elsewhere in Asia
The fragrance is to make its global debut in travel-retail markets next month at London Heathrow airport terminal five
The decision is a blow to North American operators, especially on the Canada–US border
Cosmetics
The announcement will boost L’Oréal Luxury Products division’s position against key rivals in travel-retail
The new website is dedicated to the supplier's travel-retail customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Confectionery & Fine Foods
The retailer expects confectionery and fine foods to be among the key categories in its store
Regional flavours are a key aspect of the retailer's offer at French airports
The new Chocoiste range is designed as a self treat especially for women
Gifts & Electronics
The new-look Capi stores will be divided into five sections: Sound and Vision, Entertainment, Office and Travel, Health and Care, and Gadgets
The distributor was established in the second quarter of 2007
UAE distributor Enthusiasm Star managed the Rhodia corporate stationery range
Jewellery & Watches
The new stores mark the operator’s return to the airport after a four-year absence
The company has reported a number of new listings in the continent since December
The company has confirmed listings with several new carriers since October
Fashion & Leathergoods
New fashion outlets include a 120sq m (1,290sq ft) Gucci boutique and a 139sq m (1,495sq ft) shared Zegna/Agnona store
The focus will be on Moscow and St Petersburg
Research house Mintel’s latest survey shows that UK shoppers continue to look for discounts
The brand will list its Wraptor-style sunglasses from this spring on board Air Canada and Continental Airlines
Special Reports
A month before it opens, Gavin Lipsith takes a tour of the shops at London Heathrow’s new terminal five and finds that the designers have created a unique environment for today’s travellers—spacious, modern and refreshingly different
Launch Pad
The latest product releases in travel-retail
Market Watch
LVMH benefits from sustained demand for its luxury brands and gives a greater high-end focus to retail
Price fall and growth prospects make Dufry more attractive