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DFNIOnline ArchivesOctober 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(29-Oct-2004)
Argentine airport operator Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 (AA2000) has announced solid traffic figures for the month of September with domestic traffic throughout the network rising by 12.2% to 735,842 and international passengers growing 10.5% to 485,095
(29-Oct-2004)
Spanish airport operator AENA has announced strong traffic results for September confirming the positive trend since the start of the year. Traffic throughout the network reached 16,151,299 passengers, an increase of 6.6% on the same month last year
(29-Oct-2004)
Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) has reported a 78.5% year-on-year increase in its duty-free revenues to September 30
(29-Oct-2004)
India Tourism Development Corp has said it is aiming to achieve sales of $40m in 2004 as rising spend per head, store improvements, better promotions and increasing traffic boost its fortunes
(29-Oct-2004)
In a breakthrough for the company, Alpha Retail has secured the news-stand contract for Birmingham International airport terminal one
(29-Oct-2004)
The Schiphol Group is to construct a separate concourse for handling low-cost carriers called pier H at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, a development that could offer new opportunities for retailers
(29-Oct-2004)
Hamila Duty Free has renewed its five-year contract to operate stores at the port of La Goulette in Tunisia from January 2005, according to marketing manager Mariem Ben Cheikh
(29-Oct-2004)
The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport is seeking an operator for the two main Black Sea airports at Varna and Bourgas
(29-Oct-2004)
If you are a retailer, airport authority, supplier, agent or distributor, you are eligible to vote in the inaugural Global Travel Retail Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence, organised by Raven Fox
(28-Oct-2004)
Estonian ferry company Tallink has confirmed it has placed a ?146m ($185m) order for its biggest ferry yet
(28-Oct-2004)
Malta International airport (MIA) has begun negotiations to increase its retail area by about 20%
(27-Oct-2004)
V&S Absolut Spirits has appointed a new president to succeed Bengt Baron. Ketil Eriksen will take up his new post on April 1 2005
(26-Oct-2004)
The store is Aelia's first outside France since the company was created by Hachette Distribution Services in 2001
(26-Oct-2004)
Airports of Thailand and King Power International Group have unveiled their stunning vision for airport shopping at Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi airport, which opens in September 2005
(26-Oct-2004)
Interest is growing fast in the 2005 Global Travel Retail Summit organised by DFNI extra publisher Raven Fox, which takes place on February 3-4 in London
(26-Oct-2004)
Erik Juul-Mortensen retains his presidency of the association as the association reports traffic growth at last week's TFWA World Exhibition
(25-Oct-2004)
Cotton Traders has opened a landside outlet at Birmingham International airport
(21-Oct-2004)
Long-term agreement reached with local authorities
(21-Oct-2004)
Double triumph for the Middle East retailer as Colm McLoughlin is recognised for his services to the trade
(21-Oct-2004)
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is to purchase Glenmorangie for about £300m ($540m)
(21-Oct-2004)
BAA said it was disappointed and cited problems reaching financial agreement over the privatisation of a new terminal at Seeb airport
(21-Oct-2004)
Alpha replaces WH Smith with its World News concession
(21-Oct-2004)
Temporary store opens with permanent shop to follow
(20-Oct-2004)
A strong turnout of delegates attended the TFWA Asia/Pacific workshop at the Hotel Majestic in Cannes this morning
(20-Oct-2004)
The 2005 ASUTIL duty-free conference will be held in Buenos Aires
(19-Oct-2004)
Dufry has announced an overhaul of its organisational structure over the four regions in which it operates - Europe, Africa, Eurasia & Asia and the Americas & Caribbean
(19-Oct-2004)
The category is set to boost penetration when Belgian Sky Shops renovates its non-Schengen stores at Brussels Zaventem airport early next year
(19-Oct-2004)
Speakers at this year's TFWA event looked back on the industry's growth and asked how the business should proceed if it is to fulfil its potential
(19-Oct-2004)
Aer Rianta International (ARI) has unveiled a new trading brand for its stores called Runway Duty Free.
(19-Oct-2004)
Alpha Orient Lanka is participating in a big redevelopment of arrivals and departures retailing at Colombo Bandaranaiyake International airport
(19-Oct-2004)
Leading cognac house Hennessy has unveiled new exclusive gift packs and in-store furniture for travel-retail
(18-Oct-2004)
Flemingo aims to continue growing in India, with a new departures outlet and plans to modernise its existing stores
(18-Oct-2004)
The new European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) is to discuss indexing duty-free and travel-retail sales with Association Française du Commerce du Voyageur (AFCOV)
(18-Oct-2004)
Opportunities in Russia and other CIS countries will drive Gebr Heinemann's border business over the next few years, following the accession of 10 countries to the EU in May this year, the company has told RavenFox.com
(15-Oct-2004)
The prestigious Italian car manufacturer and Nuance-Watson (Hong Kong) celebrate the arrival of Formula One in China
(15-Oct-2004)
Retiring Diageo Global Duty Free managing director Vince Horne argues that the industry must look to encourage purchase motivations other than price savings
(15-Oct-2004)
Airport group Fraport releases strong traffic figures for the first nine months of 2004, driven by passenger growth at Frankfurt International airport
(15-Oct-2004)
UK-based cruise concessionaire Harding Brothers has earmarked fragrances and cosmetics for strong growth in 2005, aided by closer ties with distributor Ocean Trading
(14-Oct-2004)
The company has added new stores to Spanish ports to cater for growing traffic, with other developments in the military and ferry sectors
(14-Oct-2004)
The Greek operator adjusts its annual forecast to account for slow traffic during the Olympic Games in Athens
(14-Oct-2004)
The luxury goods group reports strong sales in its Selective Retailing division among solid nine-month results
(13-Oct-2004)
Six of the island's most prominent duty-free retailers are to work on a new 31-store complex to cater for Jamaica's growing cruiseship traffic
(13-Oct-2004)
The Phoenix airport looks for tenants in a bid to double its store portfolio
(13-Oct-2004)
The developer will bring 36 new stores to the airport as part of a contract that could add $4m to Miami's annual concession revenues
(13-Oct-2004)
The group appoints former Diageo executive Laura Goldenberg to bolster its travel-retail efforts
(13-Oct-2004)
Confectionery distribution agreement prompts fresh investment in Scandinavia
(13-Oct-2004)
The Hudson Group takes its flagship concept to the famous US golfing resort, with a suitably adapted offer
(12-Oct-2004)
Airport owner TBI tells RavenFox.com it has hired retail consultants to attract brands to new space due to come online by next June
(12-Oct-2004)
The group reports passenger growth up 5.4% at its UK airports, with weak charter traffic offset by growth on European scheduled routes
(12-Oct-2004)
Sales are anticipate to reach Eu35.3m ($44.13m)for the year, according to Global Refund Norge
(12-Oct-2004)
The UK airport aims to invite selected bidders to participate in its duty-free tender by Christmas
(12-Oct-2004)
The retailer and wholesaler reports it has received a letter of intent to operate retail at the Belgian airport's new terminal
(12-Oct-2004)
The retailer expands its presence at the Dutch airport with a modern confectionery outlet in terminal one
(11-Oct-2004)
UK airport group BAA has announced the appointment of Hazel Curry as Head of Category for fashion and fashion accessories within the retail division.
(11-Oct-2004)
Aer Rianta International-North America (ARI-NA) is to open a store at the new Pierre Trudeau airport in Montreal following the closure of Mirabel airport later this month
(8-Oct-2004)
Passenger traffic at Europe's airports increased 4.9% in August 2004 compared with August 2003, Airports Council International (ACI) revealed through its regular traffic update today.
(8-Oct-2004)
Diageo's long-standing duty-free managing director will be replaced by Ron Anderson, currently executive vice-president of global customer development and commercial strategy, when he steps down next year
(8-Oct-2004)
The new European Travel Retail Council hails its arrival as a defining moment for regional travel-retail
(8-Oct-2004)
The group is to target Chinese travellers travelling to Zürich airport
(8-Oct-2004)
The country's health ministry denies that a ban proposal has been issued to the finance ministry, but the industry must stay alert
(8-Oct-2004)
Figures to the end of August reflect a return of confidence in air travel, says manager retail sales & service programs Christopher Gilliland
(5-Oct-2004)
Industry campaigners suggest the threat could be "very serious" while Dimensi Eksklusif tells RavenFox.com the proposal could be "a long way down the line"
(5-Oct-2004)
The Estée Lauder group's eponymous brand unveils the new fragrance Pleasures Exotic, available only in travel-retail
(5-Oct-2004)
Inflight Sales Group (HK) secures the duty-free retail concession onboard the rapidly growing Thai airline
(5-Oct-2004)
The retailer is to run four general merchandise outlets and will operate two more when the new terminal opens in 2006
(5-Oct-2004)
Speakers from Dufry Group, Dubai Duty Free, Alpha Airports Group and leading department store chain Macy's have confirmed their attendance
(5-Oct-2004)
BAA announces new roles and responsibilities for senior UK retail executives Mark Riches and Colin Hargrave
(4-Oct-2004)
The retailer announces the launch of its charitable foundation as sales so far this year point to a landmark year
(4-Oct-2004)
The UK airport is testing an automated check-in system that could boost dwell-time in its duty-free stores
(4-Oct-2004)
The new association will present the results of its executive committee's meeting on membership, strategy and communication, held in Hong Kong last month
(4-Oct-2004)
The European Travel Retail Council is urging all travel retailers and suppliers to attend the Cannes workshop, which will deal with immediate and long-term threats to the trade
(4-Oct-2004)
The airport attempts to boost electronics sales with changes to its third annual Digital Connections event
(4-Oct-2004)
(4-Oct-2004)
The long-awaited duty-free documents for Miami International airport have appeared in draft format on the airport's website
(4-Oct-2004)
The new left-wing government is to launch a probe into duty-free contracxts awarded to the Dubai-based firm, claims The Indian Express
(4-Oct-2004)
The US retailer, wholesaler and distributor announces new positions within its senior management team
(1-Oct-2004)
The airport is to publish a draft request for proposals and lease agreement on its website next week
(1-Oct-2004)
After changing its prize draw format for its Summer Fiesta promotion campaign, the retailer returns to its tried and tested format
(1-Oct-2004)
The group's senior travel-retail marketing executive is promoted to a new position in the company's global domestic business
(1-Oct-2004)
Next year's Global Travel Retail Summit, to be held in London on February 17-18, will examine the steps necessary if travel retailers are to achieve their ambitions
(1-Oct-2004)
The Greek duty-free retailer adds to its portfolio with a fashion and accessories outlet at Athens' new airport
(1-Oct-2004)
The loss of high-spending British passengers on Ryanair's axed London Stansted route from Charleroi has affected business at the retailer's outlets
(1-Oct-2004)
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New rules to prevent abuse of VAT refund system