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DFNIOnline ArchivesNovember 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(30-Nov-2004)
The airport operator is to almost treble capacity at the biggest airport in its network over the next four years
(30-Nov-2004)
New duty-free malls and boutique hotels are key aspects of the plan to boost cruise passenger arrivals to over 1m each year by 2007
(30-Nov-2004)
Visitor registration to the regional duty-free show being held in Dubai are significantly stronger than the debut event last year, according to Channels Exhibitions
(30-Nov-2004)
The UK confectioner creates a new role to improve reaction time to consumer trends in the region
(30-Nov-2004)
The Tunisian duty-free retailer has extended co-operation with ferry line Navigation for a further five years
(29-Nov-2004)
RavenFox.com reports on the highlights of this week's Middle East Duty Free Association Conference in Dubai
(29-Nov-2004)
The Dubai Duty Free managing director succeeds Mohamed Mounib as head of the regional association
(29-Nov-2004)
(29-Nov-2004)
The charter airline has slashed prices in its inflight catalogue in an attempt to draw shoppers from airport stores
(25-Nov-2004)
The strong rand and a drop in German traffic have hit the South African group's inflight sales
(24-Nov-2004)
RavenFox.com speaks to Peace Arch Duty Free Shop president Peter Raju and Douglas Crossing Duty Free president Michael Beler about the deal that paves the way for a new permanent store at the border site
(24-Nov-2004)
Former BAA Retail category management director David Griffiths is to replace Andrew Bailey in the role from November 29
(24-Nov-2004)
Infrastructure specialist Abertis is named as the new owner of the UK airports group
(24-Nov-2004)
French airport authority Aéroports de Paris has invited bidders for about 850sq m (9,150sq ft) of retail space at Paris Charles de Gaulle terminal one
(23-Nov-2004)
IAA director commerce and properties Yoram Shapira will reveal the commercial strategy behind Tel Aviv's new international terminal at next year's Global Travel Retail Summit
(23-Nov-2004)
The operator anticipates 30% year-on-year sales growth on the eve of the Middle East Duty Free Association Conference
(23-Nov-2004)
The low-cost carrier reports a £21m ($38.9m) profit despite a 2% dip in revenue per passenger
(23-Nov-2004)
UETA South America operations director Pablo Clasen's death is mourned by friends and colleagues in the industry
(23-Nov-2004)
Buckaroo Duty Free is to operate three stores at the airport's new international terminal when it opens next year
(23-Nov-2004)
Roger Provost takes on the global marketing reins for the Canadian winemaker
(22-Nov-2004)
The organiser of the Duty Free Show of the Americas has allocated 99.7% of floor space at next April's exhibition
(22-Nov-2004)
Brussels International Airport Co's plans to renovate its non-Schengen commercial area are on hold as new majority shareholder Macquarie Airports considers its options
(22-Nov-2004)
Cardiff International airport has stressed its close working relationship with The Nuance Group following the retailer's recent departure from TBI's two other UK airports
(22-Nov-2004)
The Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 president and CEO will continue to head the regional airport association
(22-Nov-2004)
The group's nine months profits are better than expected, although still lower than the retailer had originally predicted
(19-Nov-2004)
The French operator has won its second UK airport contract in as many months
(19-Nov-2004)
Ex-DFS Group CEO Mike Ullman joins US domestic retailer JC Penney
(19-Nov-2004)
The country's tenders for airport management contracts have attracted international interest
(19-Nov-2004)
The US airport is to launch Requests For Proposals next week
(18-Nov-2004)
The Argentinian airports group reports strong growth, with passenger numbers reaching 5.1m for the first 10 months of 2004
(18-Nov-2004)
Strong traffic growth at airports in Madrid and Barcelona have bolstered the Spanish airport authority's October figures
(17-Nov-2004)
The Greek retailer is expected to announce slower sales growth when it reveals nine-month results next week
(16-Nov-2004)
The Canadian border operator aims to open a new outlet in time for the summer season next year
(16-Nov-2004)
The tenders for seven Bulgarian ports will include duty-free retail operations and are due to be released by mid-2005
(16-Nov-2004)
The group hopes to capitalize on recent growth in the low-cost sector as it announces a 64% rise in six-month operating profit
(16-Nov-2004)
The group's home airport achieves record figures, contributing to a 6.8% growth in numbers for the year to date
(16-Nov-2004)
The Berlioz will launch in February with an open-plan retail area more in line with airports than ferries
(16-Nov-2004)
DFNI advertisement director Jane Hansom is leaving the company on November 26, after eight years' service with publisher Raven Fox
(12-Nov-2004)
The group vows to develop its shopping portfolio as retail revenue grows despite a drop in income per passenger
(12-Nov-2004)
International arrivals have grown by 12% in the first eight months of the year, placing total numbers well above 2002 levels
(12-Nov-2004)
Aldeasa has posted net profits of Eu25.8m ($32.7m) for the first nine months of the year, a 20.2% increase over the same period last year
(12-Nov-2004)
The new global representative body discussed several aspects of its operations at a meeting at lat month's TFWA World Exhibition
(12-Nov-2004)
The US airport is hoping to draw attention from domestic businesses for its forthcoming retail tenders
(12-Nov-2004)
The group's UK airports were boosted by growth on scheduled European and long-haul routes
(11-Nov-2004)
Canadian trade organisation Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA) revealed its award winners at a gala dinner held during the convention last night
(9-Nov-2004)
The Canadian border operators' association has appointed three new members to its board at the annual convention in Quebec
(9-Nov-2004)
The confectionery company has pledged its support for next year's event as more key industry figures confirm their participation
(9-Nov-2004)
Local reports have blamed the explosion of two bombs at a duty-free shopping mall on the Laos-Thailand border on a business dispute
(9-Nov-2004)
The Turkish retailer seeks to strengthen its business with an international element following Alpha Airport Group's recent acquisition of a controlling stake in the company
(8-Nov-2004)
The airport has announced details of the proposed schedule for its long-awaited tender for duty-free, with the final documents due to be published early next year
(8-Nov-2004)
The Australian airports group reports strong earnings from its Italian interest following the renovation of its main duty-free stores
(8-Nov-2004)
Total turnover among members of the Bulgarian Duty Free Association is expected to reach $202m this year following strong traffic growth
(8-Nov-2004)
The Australian group is expected to purchase 70% of the of the Brussels airport authority in December
(8-Nov-2004)
The Frontier Duty Free Association annual convention started in Quebec yesterday, with the traditional operators' meeting raising several contentious issues
(5-Nov-2004)
Average passenger traffic across the continent was up by 6.4% year-on-year
(5-Nov-2004)
Lemantrade has announced dates for the 6th Airline and Supplier Conference and trade market
(4-Nov-2004)
The event will now be held in September instead of March
(4-Nov-2004)
Malaysia's tourist arrivals in September increased by 41% on the previous year, according to Tourism Malaysia
(4-Nov-2004)
The group announces strong results in the channel as it launches Clinique Superdefense Triple Action Moisturizer
(3-Nov-2004)
The Spanish airport authority has reversed its former decision and will now grant the Oneworld Alliance occupancy at the facility when it opens
(3-Nov-2004)
The UK group takes 60% of the Turkish operator and also announces an extension at Orlando International airport
(2-Nov-2004)
The retailer has started ambitious plans in earnest with a new pharmacy after postponing development to account for flag carrier Etihad's forecasted rapid growth
(2-Nov-2004)
Brian Woodhead transfers from BAA's fashion and accessories retailing section to steer the group's electronics and gifts category
(2-Nov-2004)
CEO Mike Clasper praises the group's retail success, contributing to 11.4% growth in operating profit over the first half of the financial year
(2-Nov-2004)
Fundraising will support victims of the school tragedy in Russia
(2-Nov-2004)
The German retailer's recent victory in Norway will provide a significant sales boost when Oslo airport's renovation is completed next year
(2-Nov-2004)
Belfast International airport's recent decision to drop The Nuance Group in favour of Aelia, revealed in DFNI November 1, has caused uproar among Nuance and its staff at the airport
(1-Nov-2004)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion's international terminal opens on November 2 and is set to boost non-aeronautical revenues at the airport by over $40m a year
(1-Nov-2004)
The Bulgarian retailer is awarded supply contracts with two airlines and predicts more deals will follow
(1-Nov-2004)
Airport authority AENA has reported strong growth across its airports in September, and is expected to announce the airline line-up for Madrid's new international terminal
(1-Nov-2004)
The Spanish state holding company will sell its stakes in all private companies during 2005, the company revealed last month
(1-Nov-2004)
The group's global development strategy enters a new phase as it aims to strengthen brand acquisition functions, grow representation in non-department store markets and develop its eponymous beauty brand