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DFNIOnline ArchivesSeptember 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(30-Sep-2004)
A new store in London Heathrow terminal one is to raise the standard for customer service in beauty, says World Duty Free CEO Mark Riches
(29-Sep-2004)
Travelretailworld.com becomes RavenFox.com as three new online services launch from October 1
(29-Sep-2004)
The retailer makes its keenly-awaited move into China through a 10-year master retail concession at Hainan Meilan airport
(29-Sep-2004)
The retailer's sales improve by 12% after a strong performance in the Americas and efficiency savings
(29-Sep-2004)
DFNI October 1, out this week, contains all the latest news and comment from around the travel-retail world. The issue features in-depth reports from South Korea and Japan, including interviews with all major airports and retailers.
(28-Sep-2004)
Roland de Farcy will leave Hennessy to pursue other career interests
(28-Sep-2004)
The sunglasses supplier appoints Kjartan Nielsen to head its European duty-free operations
(28-Sep-2004)
Phuket International Airport (PIA) welcomed 27% more passengers in the first eight months of the year, compared with the same period last year
(27-Sep-2004)
The Amsterdam airport reports significant year-on-year growth
(27-Sep-2004)
ACI's August PAX Flash shows a return to single-digit growth as the distortion caused by last year's SARS epidemic begins to subside
(27-Sep-2004)
The operator grew turnover in the first six months of the year and expects new opportunities to bolster results in the second half
(27-Sep-2004)
An accident on the construction site of Dubai International airport's new terminal has left a number of workers dead, according to reports
(24-Sep-2004)
The retailer takes a leading position at the Singapore airport with its latest outlet
(24-Sep-2004)
The new store features 15 new brands including La Prairie, Vera Wang and L'Oreal
(23-Sep-2004)
Alpha Airports Group reports 11.3% growth in retail sales as CEO Kevin Abbott points to an "unprecedented number of projects" ahead for the group
(23-Sep-2004)
Fua'amoto International airport to be privatised in February 2005
(23-Sep-2004)
Manila's Diosdado Macapagal International Airport will be expanded into a "world-class" passenger destination within two years, according to local reports
(22-Sep-2004)
Retailers at the Malaysian airport report strong growth on the back of derestricted travel from China
(22-Sep-2004)
The Tax Free World Association president hopes for one more year in office as the annual World Exhibition approaches
(22-Sep-2004)
The retailer has adjusted its merchandise assortment at terminal three after new flights attracted more non-EU passengers to the UK airport
(22-Sep-2004)
The UK-based retailer will look for other opportunities in the market after losing out in the tender for retail at Antalya airport last month
(21-Sep-2004)
Products from the lingerie brand's sister company will be available outside the US for the first time at WDF's key UK locations
(21-Sep-2004)
Experts have slammed the "gross ineptitude" with which the travel industry abandoned European duty-free sales, and have urged ferries to adopt a creative approach to retail
(20-Sep-2004)
The UK fashion house believes its future lies in new stores at the world's most luxurious airports
(20-Sep-2004)
The Scottish airport is to tender retail space, including an enlarged duty-free shop and new beauty and gifts concepts, within the next few months
(20-Sep-2004)
The retailer has capitalised on an annual pilgrimage to the burial site of a famous rabbi to post a new daily sales record
(20-Sep-2004)
Retailers will not welcome new proposals that could increase the time passengers spend queuing for security checks
(20-Sep-2004)
The retailer is enjoying sales growth this year as passenger numbers at the Austrian airport continue to improve
(17-Sep-2004)
Beijing's new airport will be within the city rather than nearby Langfrang, according to local reports
(17-Sep-2004)
Cross-border Spirit of Ontario ferry service is halted as costs spiral
(17-Sep-2004)
Airport authority Fraport reports record traffic at Frankfurt and a strong performance from Antalya
(17-Sep-2004)
The owner of travel retailer Aelia expands its press distribution capacity
(15-Sep-2004)
The airport is hoping to publish its duty-free tender in October once an earlier retail tender has been settled
(15-Sep-2004)
The retailer is open two outlets at the airport, which serves 1.2m domestic passengers annually
(15-Sep-2004)
Over a quarter of a million non-travellers received a surprise perk when they visited the new commercial facility between September 10-13
(15-Sep-2004)
The experienced travel-retail director of Venice airport and president of the Italian travel-retail association heads for new challenges at Turin and Florence airports
(15-Sep-2004)
Last week's event in Salvador, Brazil echoed the optimism found among the region's top travel retail companies
(15-Sep-2004)
What to expect in the current issue of DFNI, out this week
(15-Sep-2004)
The group is expected to invest about $152m over seven years in the construction of a new terminal at the Turkish airport
(15-Sep-2004)
LVMH says it has no immediate plans to sell retailer DFS Group after further improvements by the Selective Retailing division boost group results
(15-Sep-2004)
The retailer has inaugurated the airport's first tax-free store to add to its specialist outlets at the location
(14-Sep-2004)
The retailer's employee awards scheme expands to include all UK and Ireland staff
(14-Sep-2004)
The winner of the Frontier Retailer of the Year Award 2003 attempts to offset slow border traffic with an eye-catching marketing campaign
(14-Sep-2004)
The plans for 18,000sq m (193,680sq ft) of new retail space will be unveiled in October
(14-Sep-2004)
TRW was among the guests at a star-studded anniversary party hosted by Coty CEO Bernd Beetz
(13-Sep-2004)
Hamon's 25 years of experience will help Macquarie increase its airport activities in Europe
(13-Sep-2004)
Retail developments at one of the region's largest landlords and the theme of partnership between retailers and suppliers were discussed on the closing day of the Latin American conference
(13-Sep-2004)
The retailer will open a new 10,000sq ft (929sq m) duty-free outlet in December.
(10-Sep-2004)
Reports suggest the country's government will shortly unveil plans to allow duty-free stores in arrivals
(10-Sep-2004)
The annual Latin American conference heard from top airport authorities on its first day in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
(10-Sep-2004)
ANA Aeroportos de Portugal has agreed a seven-year contract with the Spanish operator to set up a management company to oversee airport retail
(10-Sep-2004)
Smaller airports have continued to show the largest increases, with eastern European destinations particularly prominent
(10-Sep-2004)
Strong growth leads Oslo airport to predict 15 million passengers for 2004
(10-Sep-2004)
The UK airports operator has reported its busiest August on record with 14.2m passengers
(9-Sep-2004)
The duty-free operator's T1 and T2 stores will make it Changi's biggest confectionery retailer
(9-Sep-2004)
On a special preview of the airport's Airside Center, which opens to the public tomorrow, airport authority Unique revealed its marketing plans to TRW
(9-Sep-2004)
Allied Domecq is aiming to build its malt whisky business in duty-free
(8-Sep-2004)
The liquor supplier is to carry out an "internal realignment" but has emphasised its commitment to travel-retail
(8-Sep-2004)
The party hopes the move will bring in an additional $73.9m to government coffers if it is elected next month
(8-Sep-2004)
Clinique Skin Supplies for Men has launched a new travel-retail exclusive set
(8-Sep-2004)
The Aer Rianta International subsidiary reports strong growth in its main departures outlet at Kiev Boryspil airport following last year's renovation
(8-Sep-2004)
Sign up for the traditional pre-show rugby match, pitting Anglo-Saxons against their Latin rivals
(7-Sep-2004)
The retailer's partnership with Boss distributor Vendome has secured one of four fashion contracts at Tel Aviv's new international terminal
(7-Sep-2004)
The Swiss authorities' decision to allow the sale of small packs of cigars may set a precedent for the rest of the country
(7-Sep-2004)
The operator responds to security changes with plans to unveil an enlarged store at the airport on France's south coast
(7-Sep-2004)
Juan Gentile has been named the Scotch whisky supplier's area director in Latin America
(7-Sep-2004)
Speakers including BAA's Brian Collie will look to the past and future in the twentieth year of the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes
(6-Sep-2004)
ADDF reports that a sales increase of over 20% in the year to date has boosted its profits by 4%
(6-Sep-2004)
The Oman airport reports a strong start to the year with passenger numbers to the end of July reaching 2.19m
(6-Sep-2004)
Baltimore-Washington International airport's Airmall team has been bolstered by the addition of development and concessions managers
(3-Sep-2004)
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(3-Sep-2004)
Miami International Airport gifts and sports retailer Sirgany/Century is to lay off 168 retail staff
(3-Sep-2004)
The country's border operators report growth during the games, although not as great as was predicted earlier in the year
(3-Sep-2004)
The airport group notes a sharp fall in profit in the first half of the year despite growing sales in its airport services, retail and hotel divisions
(3-Sep-2004)
The Italian airline's cash flow could dry up within a month unless the company restructures its operations
(3-Sep-2004)
Passenger numbers exceeded 4.35m at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, beating the record set in August 2002
(2-Sep-2004)
The Belorussian operator hopes a new store on the Lithuanian border will boost sales despite increased travel restrictions
(2-Sep-2004)
The retailer speaks out against charges over the award of its confectionery contract to Eastern Duty Free
(2-Sep-2004)
Merchandiser Concept Sports could lose up to $19m in its Athens venture with Hellenic Duty Free Shops and The Nuance Group
(1-Sep-2004)
The publisher of TRW and DFNI unveils plans for the third Global Travel-Retail Summit and new global and regional travel-retail awards
(1-Sep-2004)
The distinguished civil servant pledges to work closely with all stakeholders