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DFNIOnline ArchivesJuly 2005 DFNIOnline News Archive
(29-Jul-2005)
The carrier has rebranded its inflight brochure and introduced new brands to the product offer
(29-Jul-2005)
The new site features the latest news, more data and a password-protected section on the industry tobacco campaign
(29-Jul-2005)
The group has presented the airport with several options for running duty-free as the bid deadline passes
(27-Jul-2005)
The Taiwanese retailer is in pole position to take on the duty-free contract at Beijing Capital International airport after filing the highest financial bid
(27-Jul-2005)
BAA USA will create 15,000sq m more retail space at Boston Logan International airport by 2007 after securing its stay at the facility until 2015
(26-Jul-2005)
The drinks company becomes the world's second-largest wines and spirits supplier after the landmark acquisition
(26-Jul-2005)
The Portuguese joint-venture is to open its first port store, plus outlets at two new airport locations
(26-Jul-2005)
African retailer Saresco is to grow its duty-free space at Dakar International airport
(26-Jul-2005)
The group's largest store at the airport has been reopened after a two-month expansion project
(26-Jul-2005)
A strong performance in its duty-free, catering and other retail revenues has boosted Mexico's first private airport authority
(26-Jul-2005)
The contract marks a breakthrough into retail and catering in the UK and Ireland
(25-Jul-2005)
The company announces plans to expand its Ghweifat border store between the UAE and Saudi Arabia
(25-Jul-2005)
MasterCard Europe vice-president Brian Moore speaks to RavenFox.com about the company's first half-yearly study of cross-border spending in Europe and its implications for the region's travel and retail industries
(25-Jul-2005)
The operator aims to increase awareness of Travel Value at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports by appealing to Irish cinema-goers
(25-Jul-2005)
The group's Selective Retailing division, including DFS Group, delivers strong organic growth in the first half of the year
(21-Jul-2005)
Locally departing passengers drive growth at Copenhagen Kastrup
(21-Jul-2005)
Manuel Lallana will oversee all global supply-chain activity for the Swiss retailer
(21-Jul-2005)
The airport confirms that eight international retailers have requested tender documents ahead of the bid deadline of August 5
(20-Jul-2005)
Beijing Capital International airport has received bids from four China-registered retailers following its duty-free tender
(20-Jul-2005)
King Power Group (Hong Kong) has expanded its presence in China with retail, catering and supply contracts at four major regional airports
(20-Jul-2005)
The long-awaited tender process at the airport has been launched with documents covering several categories
(20-Jul-2005)
The French liquor supplier has its eyes on the distribution rights for the Russian vodka as it nears completion of the purchase of Allied Domecq
(20-Jul-2005)
The group's new purchasing and logistics operation is looking to increase its portfolio of retail supply contracts in Russia and the CIS
(20-Jul-2005)
A new report from the chief medical officer has labelled European cross-border recommended limits of 3,200 cigarettes "ridiculous"
(19-Jul-2005)
The Airline and Airport Duty Free Price Guide could become a tool for international travellers, retailers and suppliers alike
(19-Jul-2005)
The group appoints former financial, commercial and human resources director Kathryn James to replace outgoing Luton managing director Paul Kehoe
(19-Jul-2005)
The brand's travel-retail manager leaves to head up Swatch Group's Certina brand
(19-Jul-2005)
Incumbent operator among five companies to pre-qualify for airport contract, but is still considering whether to bid
(19-Jul-2005)
Dufry Group and BAA are among leading international operators to confirm their attendance at this year's event
(19-Jul-2005)
Abu Dhabi Duty Free's new Bin Sina pharmacy has enjoyed impressive growth since opening late last year
(18-Jul-2005)
Germany's biggest airport posted a 3.9% year-on-year traffic increase in June, helping it beat last year's six-month record
(18-Jul-2005)
The airport is to discuss future request for proposals with prospective tenants in a bid to encourage greater participation in bids
(18-Jul-2005)
The Japanese company focuses on its prestige cosmetics business as it completes the purchase of Molton Brown
(18-Jul-2005)
The Canadian Competition Bureau approves the takeover deal tabled by Pernod Ricard and Fortune Brands, removing the final obstacle to completion
(18-Jul-2005)
The Tax Free World Association, the Duty Free World Council and the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association voice their opposition to the proposed development tax on airline tickets
(18-Jul-2005)
Selective Beauty has finalised the deal for the 25-year worldwide licence for the Diana de Silva brands, as exclusively revealed in DFNI April 15
(15-Jul-2005)
Miami-Dade county commissioners have claimed that a rejected retail management contract would have left the airport with an annual revenue shortfall of $2m
(15-Jul-2005)
The New York airport offers a retreat for passengers using the US low-cost airline
(15-Jul-2005)
The UK group's chairman has said the company's growth is in line with expectations as he hails a "remarkable" retail performance
(15-Jul-2005)
The latest ACI Europe figures again show rapid growth among the region's smaller airports
(14-Jul-2005)
Several national and local retail brands join the line up at the new terminal at Baltimore-Washington, where BAA Maryland holds the retail management concession
(14-Jul-2005)
The Japanese conglomerate is seeking to bolster its European beauty presence with the luxury UK brand
(14-Jul-2005)
The airports association has announced a new president for its North American organisation and a new Montreal bureau chief
(13-Jul-2005)
CapMan has launched an undisclosed offer for a 68% share in the Swedish retailer and distributor
(13-Jul-2005)
The former state-run company will become a fully-privatised company once the government disposes of its non-controlling stake
(13-Jul-2005)
Unveiling its results for 2004, the Swiss retailer posts turnover of SFr850.5m and more than doubles its operating profit
(12-Jul-2005)
Lojas Francas de Portugal (LFP) has opened a 55sq m mixed retail space at Santa Maria International airport
(12-Jul-2005)
Trading on Aldeasa shares has resumed following a temporary suspension, as the retailer confirms it is to seek de-listing from the Spanish stock exchange
(12-Jul-2005)
The airport's managing director has resigned after eight years with airport group TBI
(12-Jul-2005)
The US fragrance house reveals it is exploring a possible sale of the business
(11-Jul-2005)
The group becomes the world's largest fragrance company after acquiring its rival's prestige fragrances business
(11-Jul-2005)
Aer Rianta International's Swarovski boutique takes the duty-free prize in a new scheme designed to boost concession activity at the airport
(11-Jul-2005)
Growth in long-haul markets offsets further falls in European charter market
(11-Jul-2005)
The Hermes consortium has reached agreement with the Cypriot government on build-operate-transfer deals for Larnaca and Paphos airports, with Aer Rianta International-Middle East set to take over retail once the financials are settled
(11-Jul-2005)
Michel Bettenfelt is to leave the company after 36 years in L'Oréal Luxury Products Division
(11-Jul-2005)
Shops at Macau International airport are continuing to enjoy strong growth despite recent restrictions placed on returning mainland Chinese travellers
(11-Jul-2005)
Reports suggest that Turkish airport authority DHMI could rearrange operations to boost traffic through its old terminal one, where The Nuance Group runs outlets
(11-Jul-2005)
The Swedish analyst's annual figures suggest that the industry recovered strongly from a tough 2003, posting a $4.5bn sales increase last year
(8-Jul-2005)
At a glittering launch party in Paris on July 6, the French beauty house unveiled Hypnôse, its latest fragrance for women
(8-Jul-2005)
The fast-growing Brazilian low-cost airline is the latest company to confirm its participation in the ASUTIL 2005 event, to be held in Buenos Aires on September 7-9
(8-Jul-2005)
The world's biggest annual travel-retail event has opened for registration
(8-Jul-2005)
Regional development manager European travel-retail James Doherty takes on a new role at the Scotch whisky company
(7-Jul-2005)
Unique Zürich is to form a commercial plan, including retail, for the airport in the coming months
(7-Jul-2005)
A new global computer system has spurred Ocean Trading to take its first steps into Europe at Amsterdam Schiphol
(7-Jul-2005)
UK passengers spend an average of about $48 on duty-free, with their total spend at airports reaching over $210, according to Morgan Stanley research
(6-Jul-2005)
The retailer has launched a campaign promoting the lowest prices on the Swiss market for about 50 products in its Zürich outlets
(6-Jul-2005)
Retailers—but only international ones registered in China—will have to act quickly if they want to take part in the ground-breaking Beijing process
(5-Jul-2005)
Companies hoping to participate in the process are awaiting more details on the nature of the Beijing contract, RavenFox.com understands
(5-Jul-2005)
After initially offering a 60% share in Air Supplies & Catering, the airline is now seeking to dispose of its entire retail division
(5-Jul-2005)
The dominant cruise concessionaire has been boosted by a strong winter season and believes the growth will continue in the second half of the year
(4-Jul-2005)
Airport Elite plans to increase its presence in the Italian travel-retail market by opening further stores at Treviso
(4-Jul-2005)
The Texas airport is seeking a company to oversee its retail, catering and advertising business from October
(4-Jul-2005)
Duty-free sales on poorly staffed routes could be among the services to be temporarily dropped, says the South China Morning Post
(4-Jul-2005)
Approval from Canadian monopoly authorities is now the only obstacle to the Pernod Ricard and Fortune Brands acquisition of Allied Domecq
(3-Jul-2005)
The retailer is on course for another record year as half-year sales reach $283m
(1-Jul-2005)
Pernod Ricard has moved a further step nearer the acquisition of Allied Domecq as shareholders approve an increase in share capital and US anti-trust authorities give clearance for the bid
(1-Jul-2005)
The tri-national airport has issued a consultation document asking for retail concepts for 1,500sq m of additional space