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DFNIOnline ArchivesFebruary 2004 DFNIOnline News Archive
(28-Feb-2004)
Argentinian duty-free operator InterBaires claims its new store will revolutionise the destination products sector
(28-Feb-2004)
WH Smith is among the winners as a number of tenders are awarded at Singapore Changi airport
(28-Feb-2004)
Aldeasa's 2003 profits increased by 29% from the previous year .
(28-Feb-2004)
Argentinian duty-free operator InterBaires claims its new store will revolutionise the destination products sector
(28-Feb-2004)
Aer Rianta International, the overseas arm of Aer Rianta, could come under the joint management of separate Dublin and Shannon airport boards under new proposals to break up the group
(27-Feb-2004)
The official opening of Hong Kong International airport's East Hall extension the new area will take place on March 3
(27-Feb-2004)
The tender process to operate retail space at five of Norway's biggest airports has progressed to the second stage
(25-Feb-2004)
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(20-Feb-2004)
The Dutch airport group announces positive results despite a slight dip in concession income and passenger volumes
(20-Feb-2004)
The duty-free tobacco sector faces renewed threats following an 'informal' rewording of the FCTC. TRW talks to International Travel Retail Confederation director Keith Spinks about the implications
(19-Feb-2004)
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C$150m ($112.6m) sales are encouraging after one of the toughest years on record for Canadian tourism
(17-Feb-2004)
Rome Fiumicino airport authority and operator Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has revealed plans to expand its duty-free offer and to open two new shops in the first half of 2004
(17-Feb-2004)
The Greek operator reports 2003 sales up 17% despite a tough year for local tourism
(17-Feb-2004)
Tourvest Duty Free's inflight duty-free business has performed well, despite the growing strength of the Rand hitting tourist levels
(14-Feb-2004)
The International Travel Retail Confederation is urging the industry to be pro-active in defending itself against the threat of duty-free tobacco sales bans around the world
(14-Feb-2004)
The leisurewear firm, part-owned by England rugby legend Fran Cotton, is to open outlets at two UK airports
(13-Feb-2004)
Operators had hoped new stores could be opened to capitalise on increased summer traffic from the Athens Olympic Games
(13-Feb-2004)
The Swiss watches and sunglasses retailer and travel-retailer supplier has acquired gifts retailer Dolmetsch, including two stores at Zurich International airport
(12-Feb-2004)
Sales at Los Angeles airports indicate a return to stability after the retailer secured a modified contract with Los Angeles World Airports last year
(12-Feb-2004)
The British military's retail, catering and leisure operator moves to Nato's joint headquarters in Germany. DFNI speaks exclusively to the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute in DFNI February 15
(12-Feb-2004)
The low-cost carrier is in talks with three of the regions leading travel retailers and hopes to launch its inflight programme by April
(11-Feb-2004)
French travel-retail association has released the first results of its new AFCOV Index, describing sales at the country's Espace Voyageur locations
(11-Feb-2004)
The Estonian operator is asking the government to help offset losses expected from duty-free abolition when the country joins the EU in May
(11-Feb-2004)
Cunard's new flagship achieved impressive retail results on its 14-day inaugural cruise, reports onboard concessionaire Harding Brothers
(11-Feb-2004)
Analysts attribute the strong 2003 performance to cost reductions and a better sales mix, offsetting reduced passenger numbers
(10-Feb-2004)
The Nuance Group is to adopt a global buying policy in the key categories of liquor and beauty
(10-Feb-2004)
UK shirt maker Thomas Pink is teaming up with Virgin Atlantic to provide passengers with Valentine's Day gifts.
(10-Feb-2004)
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has confirmed that it is to be sold within weeks, following a notice that investment firm Advent International is to acquire the company
(10-Feb-2004)
Abu Dhabi Duty Free has promoted two of its key senior management staff
(7-Feb-2004)
Two new appointments at Russ Berrie reaffirm the company?s commitment to the market
(7-Feb-2004)
The Dutch cigar manufacturer celebrates 100 years in the industry with a new corporate identity. DFNI was the only travel-retail media invited to the launch
(7-Feb-2004)
Flemingo International has commenced work on infrastructure at six Indian airports after successfully bidding in Airport Authority of India?s recent tender
(6-Feb-2004)
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(4-Feb-2004)
The International Travel Retail Confederation hopes www.itrc-europe.com will become a valuable tool in generating awareness of local and global trade concerns
(4-Feb-2004)
Bookings are flooding in for the Global Travel Retail Summit, the only travel-retail conference to focus entirely on the consumer
(3-Feb-2004)
BAA has announced income growth of 6.4% in its UK retail business, including World Duty Free, for the nine months to the end of December
(3-Feb-2004)
Dubai Duty Free enjoyed a flying start to the New Year as the retailer posted January sales of Dh146m ($39.8m), a 35% increase on the previous year.
(3-Feb-2004)
A year of slow tourism has hit border operators with a 13.7% decline in sales for 2003