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DFNIOnline ArchivesAugust 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Aug-2004)
Growth in passenger traffic and concessions income has helped Schiphol report turnover of Eu415m ($512m)
(31-Aug-2004)
YSL's first feminine fragrance for three years to launch in Europe and North America in October
(27-Aug-2004)
The group's retail director is to step down after twelve years
(27-Aug-2004)
Louis Turpen retires and is replaced by COO John Kaldeway
(27-Aug-2004)
The Italian airline is thought to be seeking a $1bn cost saving to avoid collapse by mid-September
(27-Aug-2004)
Data from Airports Council International shows international traffic continuing its strong growth
(27-Aug-2004)
The first of four Nuance outlets in terminal three features a range of innovations
(26-Aug-2004)
The German duty-free operator will address the Nordic Travel Retail Group meeting in September
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The Netherlands Antilles location has attracted international interest
(25-Aug-2004)
The operator is to benefit from an $80m investment programme that will include a new terminal and retail plaza to open in early 2005
(24-Aug-2004)
Mood of optimism spreads through the regional trade on the eve of ASUTIL
(24-Aug-2004)
The controlling shareholders seek to exit the business
(23-Aug-2004)
The duty-free veteran moves to a sales consultancy role
(20-Aug-2004)
The peso's newfound stability is aiding a recovery in travel among Argentinians
(19-Aug-2004)
Analysts expect Olympics to boost HDFS profits by 43% for the first half of 2004
(19-Aug-2004)
Profits drop by 43% as the rand's strength against the dollar cuts spend from inbound tourists
(19-Aug-2004)
Passenger growth at Copenhagen and Newcastle airports and an increased investment in ASUR has strengthened the group's full year prospects
(18-Aug-2004)
The retailer is benefiting from a surge in traffic and spend per head at Buenos Aires Ezeiza
(17-Aug-2004)
The contract for both terminals at Birmingham International will be opened for bidding in October
(17-Aug-2004)
Airport operator reports a 5.6% increase in Frankfurt's July traffic and a 7.5% increase in first half group revenue
(17-Aug-2004)
The experienced travel-retail journalist is a natural choice to succeed John Rimmer
(16-Aug-2004)
New store proves popular after three months' trading
(16-Aug-2004)
Passenger growth at Dubai International airport continues to boost duty-free sales
(16-Aug-2004)
JDFS makes JD1.16m ($1.64m) profit after sales increase by 42%
(16-Aug-2004)
Passenger traffic and profits have been boosted by the popularity of budget airlines
(16-Aug-2004)
All four duty-free retailers at the Seoul airport will extend their opening hours to service night flight passengers
(16-Aug-2004)
New commercials from the airports operator boosted sales of three travel-retail products in July
(13-Aug-2004)
Passenger traffic at European airports increased by 7.5% in June 2004 compared to June last year, according to figures from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe.
(13-Aug-2004)
Operators have two weeks to prove their sales are legitimate after suspicions raised of diversion to domestic markets
(12-Aug-2004)
The Scotch brand aims for a more contemporary look
(12-Aug-2004)
Long-standing president Julian Lewin is to stand down when the office is moved from Toronto early next year
(11-Aug-2004)
Lima Airport Partners, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 and Infraero are among confirmed speakers at the South American event, to be held in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil this month
(11-Aug-2004)
The operator projects revenues of $34m in 2004 as it bounces back strongly from the effects of war in Iraq
(11-Aug-2004)
The airline completes its recovery from a SARS-hit 2003 but remains wary of rising fuel prices
(11-Aug-2004)
Long-haul passenger numbers have returned to pre-September 11 levels, says BAA
(11-Aug-2004)
3,000sq m (32,280sq ft) of extra space caters for rapid passenger growth and spells good news for Alpha Retail and other vendors
(10-Aug-2004)
New finance chief Christopher Wood will replace Markus Braun in September
(9-Aug-2004)
Suppliers criticised for their slow response to a growing grey market
(9-Aug-2004)
The proposal could jeopardise the viability of Tel Aviv Ben Gurion's new international terminal and threaten the profits of its duty-free operators
(9-Aug-2004)
DFS Group managing director Australia and New Zealand Frank Matz has joined the US retailer amid plans to re-energize its flagship stores
(9-Aug-2004)
Two sections of terminal 2E, including the duty-free shopping area, have been cleared to re-open in the second half of August.
(6-Aug-2004)
Mexican airport authority reports strong year on year traffic increase
(6-Aug-2004)
The low-cost carrier is to benefit from an $875m construction project at the New York airport
(6-Aug-2004)
International retailers have already expressed interest in the airport's duty-free operation and the authority is expecting an enthusiastic response to its latest offer
(6-Aug-2004)
The world's largest airport retailer realises the benefits of a surge in air traffic in 2004 to date
(5-Aug-2004)
A strategic review sees Ferne leave Brown-Forman after six and a half years
(5-Aug-2004)
Baiyun International airport is set to rival the nearby Hong Kong International Airport and local reports suggest it will offer competitive duty-free pricing
(5-Aug-2004)
Parent company Beiersdorf unveils its strategy for rolling out its latest skincare brand, SBT Skin Biology Therapy
(5-Aug-2004)
The company opens its sixteenth land store on Jordan's borders today, say local reports
(5-Aug-2004)
The country's departments of civil aviation and tourism have clashed again, this time over rent owed for the tourism ministry's kiosks at international airports
(5-Aug-2004)
Servair and Alpha agree to a 50:50 partnership in the inflight catering company
(4-Aug-2004)
The growth of new airline Etihad Airways spurs Abu Dhabi International airport to rethink its new terminal, says ADDF managing director Mohamed Mounib
(4-Aug-2004)
This year's event has attracted interest from around 100 of the regional trade's leading retailers, suppliers and landlords so far
(4-Aug-2004)
Jerome Copelan brings experience at several airports and concessions to the role of deputy executive director - business development
(3-Aug-2004)
The retailer boosts its landside presence with a fashion and accessories store
(3-Aug-2004)
Chemical-free chocolate marks the beginning of Origins' guest editor project
(2-Aug-2004)
The Association reports a change in venue for some of the facilities at its World Exhibition this October
(2-Aug-2004)
A surge in cruise passengers visiting the Caribbean island has attracted major duty-free retailers
(2-Aug-2004)
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UK passenger traffic growth and redevelopments at World Duty Free outlets boosts BAA's retail performance