July 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(30-Jul-2004)
A new shopping trends survey reveals that British consumers are increasingly willing to cross the channel for food shopping
(30-Jul-2004)
Second quarter figures show overall improvement but liquor, tobacco and beauty sales are still well below last year
(30-Jul-2004)
The retailer's profits increase by 21% with a strong international performance
(29-Jul-2004)
Aer Rianta could step in as duty-free operator under a lucrative Cyprus airport contract
(29-Jul-2004)
Open invitation extended to all those seeking to develop their business in the region
(29-Jul-2004)
Amsterdam Schiphol, Zurich Unique and both Rome airports to feature Travelex foreign exchange bureaux
(28-Jul-2004)
The new operator reports a busy first week's trading
(28-Jul-2004)
Book before July 30 to take advantage of a special discount on this year's conference
(28-Jul-2004)
UK retailer to focus on domestic travel-retail, high street and news distribution businesses
(28-Jul-2004)
The country's monopoly operator will continue to dominate after China reaffirms duty-free's position as a "specialised retail business"
(28-Jul-2004)
Respected editor departs to pursue new challenges
(28-Jul-2004)
Retailers sought to cater for increase in passenger traffic
(27-Jul-2004)
The Thai duty-free group is to consolidate its Bangkok presence into mega-outlets at the new Suvarnabhumi airport and downtown, according to local media
(27-Jul-2004)
The Mexican airport authority continued to strengthen its commercial activities in the first half of the year
(27-Jul-2004)
The country's travel retailers could face further losses to their liquor business if the government proposal is approved
(26-Jul-2004)
The retailer targets a potential global TV audience of 250m by cementing its links with an increasingly popular sport
(26-Jul-2004)
The French group has ended its relationship with UK's TBI, owner of London Luton, Cardiff and Belfast airports
(26-Jul-2004)
Cyprus will now look to Hermes after the preferred bidder Alterra reportedly failed to renew its bid by a July 22 deadline
(26-Jul-2004)
The company reports 71% growth in operating profit as it prepares to renovate terminal one
(23-Jul-2004)
The DFWC aims to spread its message to governments, regulatory bodies and media worldwide
(22-Jul-2004)
DFS Galleria sales have grown as Asian tourist numbers return, contributing to sales growth of 8% at parent company LVMH
(21-Jul-2004)
The Hong Kong flag carrier?s partnership with electronics distributor Shun Hing offers passengers the latest in audio and visual technology
(21-Jul-2004)
The operator retains its duty-free supply contract at the Bulgarian airport's shops
(21-Jul-2004)
A new June date for next year's event will avoid any clash with ASUTIL in September.
(21-Jul-2004)
Organiser Channels Exhibitions claims pre-registration is up by 400% compared to 2003.
(21-Jul-2004)
Global Refund's latest survey suggests Indian travellers may bolster travel retailers' profits over the coming year, this year's Duty-Free & Travel-Retail Database & Directory reveals.
(20-Jul-2004)
The redevelopment of travel-retail facilities drives sales as Sydney recovers from the effects of the Iraq war and SARS.
(19-Jul-2004)
The UK cruise concessionaire strengthens its board with the appointment of another World Duty Free veteran, Alyson Reilly, as director of buying.
(19-Jul-2004)
The confectionery supplier aims to inspire travel retailers with new merchandising concepts.
(16-Jul-2004)
The airport authority reports strong sales on the back of summer's soccer championship.
(16-Jul-2004)
A host of new exhibitors sign up for this year's World Exhibition in Cannes.
(14-Jul-2004)
The operator is to almost double its retail space at Jorge Chavez International Airport with a $2m investment.
(14-Jul-2004)
The retailer is to revamp its store amid falling passenger numbers.
(14-Jul-2004)
The inflight concessionaire unveils plans to offer its secure inflight trolley to airlines from December
(14-Jul-2004)
(14-Jul-2004)
Sources suggest negotiations will continue despite the preferred bidder in Cyprus? airport privatisation process passing the deadline to renew its financial guarantee
(14-Jul-2004)
The state airports group will be divided into three new airport authorities.
(13-Jul-2004)
The retailer refurbishes its store and expands its product range to include brands such as Chanel, Sony and Gucci.
(12-Jul-2004)
The retailer's new location will capitalise on increased traffic between Nicaragua and Honduras.
(12-Jul-2004)
Bookings are well underway for next year's Duty Free Show of the Americas, with over half the available space already requested.
(9-Jul-2004)
The European Commission will sue the UK government if it does not relax its implementation of regulations governing the cross-border movement of excise goods within Europe.
(9-Jul-2004)
The retailer's new store at the UK airport features Smashbox Cosmetics' first UK concession.
(9-Jul-2004)
Cathay Pacific is close to awarding a contract extension to Inflight Sales Group, TRW understands.
(8-Jul-2004)
A surge in passenger numbers at Abu Dhabi International airport has boosted duty-free sales.
(6-Jul-2004)
ADDF chief predicts explosion in Middle East duty-free sales.
(6-Jul-2004)
Aer Rianta International-Middle East makes a fresh move into Egypt's duty-free market, whose potential ARIME chief John Sutcliffe describes as "very exciting".
(6-Jul-2004)
The Amsterdam Schiphol airport operator welcomes the move, which comes amid increasing competition in the regional aviation market.
(6-Jul-2004)
New roles for John Rimmer and Dermot Davitt, plus news of a big event in February 2005.
(6-Jul-2004)
The Swiss operator secures another contract in Singapore, giving it a portfolio of nine shops.
(5-Jul-2004)
The retailer attributed its success in part to recent refurbishments in Dubai's Sheikh Rashid terminal and the addition of new duty-free areas
(5-Jul-2004)
Less than a month after South Africa decided to withdraw its proposal, Israeli ministers are pushing for a total ban on duty-free tobacco sales in the country
(5-Jul-2004)
(5-Jul-2004)
Frank discussions on critical industry issues and attendance by several new suppliers bosted this year's Airline and Supplier Conference
(2-Jul-2004)
The cabin crew awards look like celebrating their best year yet
(1-Jul-2004)
The world's sixth largest airport hoping to attract national brands and internationally renowned retailers to its new international terminal, vice president of airport concessions Pat Gleason tells TRW
(1-Jul-2004)
The group's Schengen outlet will offer fragrances, confectionery and a Bijoux Terner range
(1-Jul-2004)

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