August 2005 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Aug-2005)
The City Stars duty-free store in Cairo's Heliopolis district is now open to the public
(31-Aug-2005)
The former president of the Spanish government and prime minister of Spain is to address delegates at this year's conference
(31-Aug-2005)
The tobacco-to-retail group announces profit growth in the first six months of 2005, citing acquisitions including Aldeasa as a positive force
(31-Aug-2005)
RavenFox.com understands that the three retailers are to share new space for duty-paid retail at Palma de Mallorca airport following a tender
(31-Aug-2005)
Ishakoglu has left the general manager post at the Turkish airport management company to take the same role at Unifree Duty Free
(31-Aug-2005)
The company confirms that it has won the 10-year contract to design and operate the first duty-free stores at the Kosovan airport
(30-Aug-2005)
The industry veteran and current TFWA president is to replace John Mangiacapra when he retires in October
(30-Aug-2005)
The Caribbean island's Princess Juliana International airport has closed the bidding for retail and catering outlets in the facility's new terminal
(30-Aug-2005)
The beauty house's Prestige & Collections marketing manager will be replaced by Katalin Berenyi
(30-Aug-2005)
Dufry in strong position as incumbent concessionaires battle for T1 contract
(26-Aug-2005)
Sydney praises partnership with Nuance, cites big interest in the business
(26-Aug-2005)
The addition of the fashion category and increased tourism levels have driven a rise in turnover in the first half at Hellenic Duty Free Shops
(26-Aug-2005)
The group has appointed Remi Chadapaux to succeed Lamy as Scental's general manager
(26-Aug-2005)
Zürich airport authority Unique blames duty-free business for a disappointing performance
(25-Aug-2005)
Increased passenger traffic offset slow retail growth at Auckland International in the first half of 2005
(25-Aug-2005)
Escalating security costs at Amsterdam lead to a like-for-like drop in income in the first six months of the year
(24-Aug-2005)
New Brussels International airport owner Macquarie Airports has appointed industry veteran Alan Bork to the role of director commercial development
(23-Aug-2005)
The UK news and books retailer has welcomed continued growth in its travel outlets while the UK high street remains "a challenging environment"
(23-Aug-2005)
Dufry Group, King Power International (Hong Kong) and Richburgh Holdings vie for the business at terminal one west
(23-Aug-2005)
The inflight caterer's UK business may fold unless it can reach a better deal with British Airways after walk-outs at Heathrow airport earlier this month
(22-Aug-2005)
More local products are to be included the tax-refund scheme in a bid to encourage tourism
(22-Aug-2005)
The airport authority in New Zealand's capital city has invited seven companies to bid for the duty-free concession at the location
(22-Aug-2005)
Airport Authority Hong Kong has received 600 expressions of interest for retail at SkyPlaza and expects to complete the leasing process by the end of the year
(22-Aug-2005)
Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has opened the first Bobbi Brown travel-retail door in Asia/Pacific at Singapore Changi terminal one
(22-Aug-2005)
Unforeseen circumstances have indefinitely delayed Grantley Adams International airport's quest for new retail tenants
(18-Aug-2005)
The retailer's new integrated system will make extensive use of industry standard SAP Retail software modules
(18-Aug-2005)
The Nuance Group has signed the contract at Houston International airport after a legal dispute delayed the process
(17-Aug-2005)
The Nuance Group's has opened an Anthon Berg shop-in-shop at Copenhagen duty-free shop
(17-Aug-2005)
The Estonian ferry operator invests in new high-performance vessels
(16-Aug-2005)
Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has unveiled new beauty concept Glam Up at Singapore Changi airport terminal one
(16-Aug-2005)
Increasingly frequent local reports hint at new duty-free opportunity at Saudi Arabia's international airports
(16-Aug-2005)
Book your place now for what promises to be a highlight of this year's duty-free calendar
(15-Aug-2005)
Flemingo International is to manage a duty-free shop at the cruise terminal in Mumbai
(15-Aug-2005)
First-half results are in line with last year's on a like-for-like basis despite a drop in revenue and profit
(15-Aug-2005)
Stig Nielsen joins the company from Danish department store Magasin du Nord
(15-Aug-2005)
After Rio de Janeiro, the retailer plans to introduce the concept to Sao Paolo departures later this year
(15-Aug-2005)
The company anticipates strong sales growth to the end of 2006 as two new terminals open at Abu Dhabi International airport
(10-Aug-2005)
Analysts will be hoping Aldeasa's new owners can revive the company's fortunes after a drop in profits in the first half
(9-Aug-2005)
The single-price fashion accessories concepts will make its first appearance at Melbourne International airport
(9-Aug-2005)
Arrivals shopping, sealed bag arrangements and tourism refunds are the key issues
(9-Aug-2005)
A high-end denim concept from the London retailers will debut at London Heathrow terminal three this month
(8-Aug-2005)
Pressure eases on margins but prices are less attractive to Europeans
(8-Aug-2005)
Six retailers are appealing to the supreme administrative court to delay several tender competitions until a new duty-free bill clarifying selection criteria is enacted
(8-Aug-2005)
The exhibition at Hong Kong International airport will include rare, valuable and collectible watches from Swiss supplier International Watch Company
(5-Aug-2005)
Arrivals firmly on the agenda as Seoul Incheon airport plans to almost double departures duty-free space
(5-Aug-2005)
After winning the technical and financial rounds in the bid for the duty-free contract at Pristina airport in Kosovo, the Irish operator is set to win the tender, RavenFox.com understands
(5-Aug-2005)
The airport is seeking expressions of interest for duty-free retail, catering and advertising opportunities
(4-Aug-2005)
The Collection will feature designer watches, jewellery, sunglasses and leathergoods when it opens at London Heathrow terminal one in October
(4-Aug-2005)
The long-serving Estée Lauder executive takes on overall responsibility for the brand's stable-mate Mac
(4-Aug-2005)
The new arrivals business in Norway has been stronger than expected in the first month of trading, according to Travel Retail Norway partner Gebr Heinemann
(4-Aug-2005)
Christian Strang to head new Australia/New Zealand division
(4-Aug-2005)
The retailer has resolved a potentially damaging order from the transport ministry to stop sales of alcohol to travellers through Baghdad International airport
(3-Aug-2005)
This month's tenders focus on watches and electronics
(3-Aug-2005)
Aer Rianta International's Runway Beauty store has been awarded the airport's Best Duty-Free Store award for the second quarter of 2005
(3-Aug-2005)
Hermès appoints new marketing manager
(2-Aug-2005)
The airport hopes to add a world-class offer in time for the 2007 Cricket World Cup
(2-Aug-2005)
The jewellery supplier's sales executive for Middle East and Europe leaves to seek new challenges
(1-Aug-2005)
The retailer's focus on improving penetration and spend, plus the continued growth of national carrier Etihad, have driven sales increases in the first six months
(1-Aug-2005)
The UK-based distributor is to enter new premises in Crawley this week
(1-Aug-2005)
TFWA and Moodie International announce the speaker line-up for next month's conference

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