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DFNIOnline ArchivesMarch 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Mar-2004)
Kirk Freeport is getting ready to open the first phase of a 12,000sq ft (1,115sq m) store in Grand Cayman?s new Bayshore Mall
(31-Mar-2004)
The duty-free business in Mexico is proving key to the growth of Aldeasa?s retail business in Latin America
(31-Mar-2004)
A strong economic recovery in Latin America, led by renewed growth in Argentina and Brazil, has led to a boom in duty-free sales on the continent
(31-Mar-2004)
Osaka Kansai fashion boutique operators face a 5% increase in rental payments as the airport prepares to open its new retail areas
(30-Mar-2004)
Brasif operations director Fabiano Vivacqua is relocating to Miami to manage Brasif Duty Free?s US operations and to oversee the development of Brex America
(30-Mar-2004)
The association is encouraged by the number of visitors and exhibitors registered so far, with companies like Philip Morris Singapore, Ermenegildo Zegna and Haleybrooke International booking booths for the first time
(30-Mar-2004)
San Juan-based duty-free operator SMT Puerto Rico is to open a new duty-free outlet in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan
(30-Mar-2004)
The German airport group has high hopes for 2004 after posting slight increases in passenger numbers and earnings last year
(30-Mar-2004)
The retailer is to retain its existing contract when the airport's new international terminal opens, now expected to be in November
(30-Mar-2004)
Alpha Airports Group has announced preliminary results for the full year to January 2004, with sales surging 9% in the second half
(29-Mar-2004)
Aeroboutiques de Mexico owner Areas has announced 2002-3 profits of Eu21.2m ($26.5m), an increase of 17.6% on the previous financial year
(29-Mar-2004)
Exhibitors at last week's IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas were mostly upbeat about the show's relocation to Fort Lauderdale next year, according to the association
(29-Mar-2004)
Border Shoppers Duty Free has just completed a successful first year's trading with the opening of a third outlet in Nogales, Arizona
(29-Mar-2004)
Fairn & Swanson retail division Baja Duty Free is planning its sixth shop along the US/Mexico border
(29-Mar-2004)
This month's news that overseas arrivals to the US are increasing steadily provides reason for optimism among duty-free operators in the region
(29-Mar-2004)
A credit card issued by All Nippon Airways and InfiBank lures customers with air miles, hotel stays and duty-free discounts
(29-Mar-2004)
Duty-free sales at the Singapore airport grow strongly in January and February despite negligible passenger growth
(29-Mar-2004)
The company has bolstered its European management as its regional business grows
(20-Mar-2004)
The island?s government predicts it will lose 180,000 cruise visitors in 2004 as a result of accession to the EU and is to present Brussels with a plan for compensation
(20-Mar-2004)
Duty-free operators come under scrutiny in a new initiative to clamp down on tax evasion
(20-Mar-2004)
Duty Free Americas and Minnesota Retail Partners compete in the duty-free tender at Minneapolis-St Paul International airport
(20-Mar-2004)
Brazilian firm Grupo Sinergy hopes the $64m deal will boost its regional carrier Ocean Air and the struggling Colombian airline
(19-Mar-2004)
Maxxium is to take on the distribution of Cruzan rum in selected duty-free and travel-retail markets outside the US and Caribbean after reaching agreement with Cruzan partner V&S Absolut Spirits
(19-Mar-2004)
The Falic Group is to launch a second protest against the award of Atlanta-Hartsfield International airport's duty-free contract to Duty Free Air & Ship Supply (DFASS) last October
(19-Mar-2004)
Liquor supplier Pernod Ricard World Trade (PRWT) has announced volume growth of 11% in 2003
(19-Mar-2004)
The Global Travel Retail Summit 2004, to be held on April 19-20 at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam, has attracted a strong line-up of speakers and delegates
(18-Mar-2004)
A Customs document released today explains the rationale behind the scheme and dismisses alternatives proposed by the trade
(18-Mar-2004)
Well-known regional executive Martin Mullen leaves Bahrain Duty Free for new challenges in Kuwait
(18-Mar-2004)
The trade is waiting to learn whether travel-retail outlets will be exempted from the government?s latest measure to tackle liquor excise fraud
(18-Mar-2004)
The Cruise Line International Association confirms that 2003 saw continued growth in the market, but retailers are divided over changes in passenger profile
(18-Mar-2004)
The carrier reports record monthly sales, spurred by successful marketing of its new shopping brochure
(18-Mar-2004)
The airport receives five bids for its two confectionery contracts at terminal two
(18-Mar-2004)
The Israeli operator is to merge its sports and fashion retail busineses into a single holding company, and is seeking a financial partner prior to flotation
(18-Mar-2004)
A new cruiselines association will discuss how to deal with the loss of duty-free on European routes stopping at ports in new EU member states
(18-Mar-2004)
The airport expects leisure traffic to soar when Estonia joins the European Union in May
(17-Mar-2004)
Former BAA international retail director Sandy Lightfoot has died after a long battle with cancer
(17-Mar-2004)
The Italian Travel Retail Association is to meet in June for its annual conference
(17-Mar-2004)
The Italian Travel Retail Association is to meet in June for its annual conference
(16-Mar-2004)
First quarter results point to strong growth for the Turkish operator in 2004
(16-Mar-2004)
(16-Mar-2004)
United Arab Emirates' Ras al-Khaimah International airport has reported 35.9% year on year sales growth for its duty-free and catering operations in the first two months of 2004
(13-Mar-2004)
Cadbury Schweppes International Travel Retail (CSITR) has introduced a new structure, adding a number of new appointments to one of travel-retail?s fast growing companies
(13-Mar-2004)
The Indian airport authority is to offer improved terms after it failed to attract interest in December
(13-Mar-2004)
Motta Internacional is set to inaugurate a renovated store at Maiquetía International airport in the Venezuelan capital Caracas in early April as a rival company, supplied by Duty Free Americas, plans a duty-paid opening.
(13-Mar-2004)
The UK airport operator's US subsidiary will benefit from a huge expansion at Baltimore-Washington International airport's retail mall after finally being granted the 10-year contract
(13-Mar-2004)
While work continues on the Singapore hub's third terminal, another building is proposed to attract the region's growing low-cost aviation market
(12-Mar-2004)
Recently appointed chief financial officer Richard Rendek is to take the reins as Dunbar pursues interests outside travel-retail
(11-Mar-2004)
The Croatian airport reports strong penetration as tourism rebounds, with duty-free turnover up 35% in 2003
(11-Mar-2004)
The industry again showed its generosity at the Raven Fox Charleston Follies Ball last week
(11-Mar-2004)
The Hong Kong carrier announces expectedly depressed 2003 numbers, but tells DFNI eXTRA that the first signs of 2004 are promising
(10-Mar-2004)
Mexican airport operator Asur expects 2004 passenger numbers to grow about 5% and will focus on growing the share of commercial revenues at its airports
(10-Mar-2004)
What to expect in our special Orlando show issue of Travel Retailer International, focusing on the Americas market
(10-Mar-2004)
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore today announced that it has awarded the jewellery concession in Changi terminal two central to Aspial Corporation
(9-Mar-2004)
TRW talks to new Dufry ceo Julian Diaz about the future of the company under new stakeholders Advent International and Areas
(6-Mar-2004)
The retailer strengthens its dominant position at Zurich International airport with 20 outlets in the new area
(5-Mar-2004)
TRW publisher Raven Fox has appointed a new managing director, Paul Kelly, effective from March 22
(4-Mar-2004)
DFS and Sephora perform well as LVMH posts strong figures for 2003
(4-Mar-2004)
The trend for luxury brand boutiques in Asia Pacific continues as Prada opens two new airport stores
(4-Mar-2004)
The future of airport concession contracts was the focus of debate yesterday at the 13th ACI Europe Trading Conference in Dublin
(4-Mar-2004)
Bookings are flooding in for the Global Travel Retail Summit, the only travel-retail conference to focus entirely on the consumer. Bookings are flooding in for the Global Travel Retail Summit, the only travel-retail conference to focus entirely on the consumer.
(3-Mar-2004)
World Duty Free is shortlisted in two categories of this year's Retail Week awards
(3-Mar-2004)
Dubai Duty Free has become an official sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association.
(3-Mar-2004)
Advent International and Areas confirm their investment in Dufry as Julian Diaz returns to the front line.
(3-Mar-2004)
Key speakers announced for Singapore conference
(2-Mar-2004)
Advent International and Areas confirm their investment in Dufry as Julian Diaz returns to the front line
(2-Mar-2004)
Scorpio Distributors is to take over worldwide inflight distribution of Police watches and sunglasses