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DFNIOnline ArchivesFebruary 2005 DFNIOnline News Archive
(28-Feb-2005)
The charity's efforts in Beslan and the North Caucasus have been bolstered by the industry's generosity at last month's Raven Fox Ball
(28-Feb-2005)
A peach-flavoured variant is the latest extension to V&S Absolut Spirits' range of vodkas
(25-Feb-2005)
The operator welcomes Rick Lowry to the new role of Australia/New Zealand chief operating officer, and John Martin as regional chief financial officer
(25-Feb-2005)
The Spanish operator reports strong growth in its overseas business, which accounted for 13% of sales in 2004
(25-Feb-2005)
Newcastle International airport has introduced bespoke multimedia service Airport TV in a bid to stimulate retail sales
(25-Feb-2005)
The contribution from the travel-retail industry is making a big difference to relief efforts on the southern Sri Lankan coast
(25-Feb-2005)
A three-horse race is expected for the Paris Charles de Gaulle terminal one beauty, liquor and tobacco tender, with final bids to be submitted today
(25-Feb-2005)
Aelia is to exclusively preview the passion flower version of YSL's In Love Again fragrance at its Beauty Unlimited and Parfums/Cosmétiques by Aelia stores over the next few months
(25-Feb-2005)
India's state-owned duty-free operator India Tourism Development Corp (ITDC) is embroiled in a bitter dispute over supply terms with its leading liquor supplier UDV India, a division of Diageo.
(25-Feb-2005)
The European Travel Retail Council has approved an application from Dufry to represent Switzerland on its supervisory board
(24-Feb-2005)
The two operators are to occupy a new 1,000sq m outlet in Schiphol's lounge one next month
(24-Feb-2005)
The Dutch airport operator has announced a 4.2% rise in concession revenue despite a 17.2% overall downturn in earnings in 2004
(24-Feb-2005)
A report published today by the UK Civil Aviation Authority reveals startling growth in traffic at the country's regional airports
(24-Feb-2005)
The Estee Lauder brand is to make its market debut with British Airways next month
(23-Feb-2005)
The programme is among proposals aimed at reviving tourism in the tsunami-stricken Andaman provinces
(23-Feb-2005)
Tourvest Duty Free managing director Maurice Hartshorne is moving to head the group's jewellery business and is replaced by Ian Hay
(23-Feb-2005)
The Greek operator reports slight growth in turnover despite the growth in pre-tax earnings
(23-Feb-2005)
The outgoing managing director of Tourvest Duty Free talks to RavenFox.com about the challenges ahead
(22-Feb-2005)
The PAP venture, a partnership between retailer HF Phenix and Aelia owner Hachette Distribution Services, has won the fashion contract at Paris Charles de Gaulle terminal one
(22-Feb-2005)
The Spanish operator rejects the bid from its Swiss rival as "financially inadequate"
(22-Feb-2005)
The government is set to approve the construction of a dedicated terminal for budget carriers similar to the one being developed at nearby Singapore Changi airport
(21-Feb-2005)
The two duty-paid outlets at Rome Fiumicino airport feature the full, one-price Eu12 Bijoux Terner range
(21-Feb-2005)
The retailer is to base the new format of its established prize draw on the results of a recent passenger survey
(21-Feb-2005)
Travellers at Changi airport have donated $50,570 to the Singapore Red Cross Tidal Waves Asia fund
(18-Feb-2005)
Transimpex and Sofcom are among nine companies interested in acquiring Kalotina-Balkantourist
(18-Feb-2005)
The region's annual seminar will this year be hosted by Color Line on a sailing between Oslo and Kiel on May 25-26
(18-Feb-2005)
The new malt whiskies will initially be exclusive to World Duty Free and will be rolled out next week
(17-Feb-2005)
Spanish regulator gives Aldeasa until March 17 to accept the Dufry Group and Gestion de Explotaciones Aeroportuarias takeover bids
(17-Feb-2005)
The Mexican airport authority records strong gains in 2004 as a result of traffic growth and new store openings
(17-Feb-2005)
Mid-priced fashion accessories concession on offer in Singapore
(17-Feb-2005)
The group is to withdraw from its business in Rome, a source close to the company has told RavenFox.com
(16-Feb-2005)
The Swiss retailer continues its recent form of hiring senior managers from its Spanish rival and acquisition target
(16-Feb-2005)
The Russian group’s 75-year lease at Moscow’s modern airport has been annulled following claims it was not properly approved
(16-Feb-2005)
The European Commission has expressed concerns that a deal would place a large share of the European travel-retail and catering market beyond the control of EU legislation
(16-Feb-2005)
The retailer’s marketing efforts were recognized at the first Gulf Marketing Review Awards
(16-Feb-2005)
Data from 314 airports suggests return to strong passenger growth during 2005
(15-Feb-2005)
Airport authority says the move would offset any losses in inflight sales caused by the introduction of arrivals shopping
(15-Feb-2005)
The retailer promotes Paul Frayne to the post of liquor and tobacco sales development manager
(15-Feb-2005)
The Nuance Group owner Stefanel has reported a disappointing performance for the airport retailer and anticipates similar troubles this year
(15-Feb-2005)
The turnover of the Bulgarian duty-free industry has exceeded initial expectations with a year-on-year rise of 34% to Eu174m ($225m) in 2004
(14-Feb-2005)
The privatisation of aviation infrastructure, the effect of low-cost carriers on airports’ commercial operations and the growth of the Chinese and Indian travel markets
will dominate the agenda at this year's event
(14-Feb-2005)
Long-serving commercial manager Oron Ronen leaves for new challenges in the authority’s border terminals and domestic airports division
(14-Feb-2005)
The Spanish stock market regulator has authorised the bid by Dufry Group while the market awaits a decision on Autogrill's higher bid
(11-Feb-2005)
The loss of its Norway duty-free contract has not been taken into account in the company's 2004 figures
(11-Feb-2005)
The ACI Europe Traffic Report reveals 2004 was a year of further recovery for European traffic
(11-Feb-2005)
The UK airports group has invested big sums in its retail operations at Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports
(11-Feb-2005)
The Portuguese operator says the management contract at Luanda is just the start of its 2005 development plans
(11-Feb-2005)
The UK airports group posts solid growth in the first month of 2005
(11-Feb-2005)
The group has received more nominations than ever after extending the initiative beyond retail to its entire UK, Ireland and Jersey business
(9-Feb-2005)
Sydney airport commercial chief says Australia's airports could mirror Hong Kong SkyPlaza development following decision to allow off-terminal commercial activities
(9-Feb-2005)
Camus president Cyril Camus hails the cooperation with Shanghai Tobacco Group and retailer DFS Group as a key step in its bid to drive spend among Chinese travellers
(8-Feb-2005)
The beauty house is to divest some or all of its business, sources close to the company have confirmed
(8-Feb-2005)
The retailer unveils its expanded duty-free area at Jorge Chavez International airport as the Peru Plaza landside retail centre is inaugurated
(8-Feb-2005)
New proposals on the registration of chemicals could have severe repercussions on the cosmetics, fragrances and confectionery categories, campaigners have warned
(8-Feb-2005)
Don't miss the opportunity to have your say as the industry recognises outstanding travel-retail achievements in the Americas and Asia/Pacific
(7-Feb-2005)
The South Korean airport stresses the importance of "reading its customers' minds" as it develops its concessions programme
(7-Feb-2005)
HE Dr Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saif Al Nahyan becomes chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Civil Aviation by decree of HH the President Sheikh Khalifa
(7-Feb-2005)
On the eve of his retirement BAA group retail director Brian Collie is presented with the Raven Fox Lifetime Achievement Award
(7-Feb-2005)
King Power International, a subsidiary of King Power Group Hong Kong, has topped the bidding for a new travel products shop concession at Singapore Changi airport terminal one, departure lounge east. Bids closed on January 26
(4-Feb-2005)
Operator set to open more than 2000sq m (21,520sq ft) of retail space
(4-Feb-2005)
HFP Phenix and CDG Participations have been shortlisted in the terminal one fashion tender
(4-Feb-2005)
The country is hoping to encourage tourists to shop while still in the country
(4-Feb-2005)
The airport is to involve both suppliers and retailers in a new form of contract that shares risk and reward between landlord, retailer and suppliers
(4-Feb-2005)
The country's main travel retailer is to represent Cyprus on the European Travel Retail Council
(4-Feb-2005)
Elie Maalouf and Chuck Powers are promoted in the reshuffle that follows the death of Jim Borgano
(4-Feb-2005)
The company presented its strategy at the Global Travel Retail Summit
(3-Feb-2005)
The Nuance Group Europe CEO challenges the trade to find a better working model on the first day of the Global Travel Retail Summit
(3-Feb-2005)
The UK retailer was among companies commended for their achievements in travel-retail in the inaugural Global Travel Retail Awards
(1-Feb-2005)
The Spanish operator is keen to expand its already considerable presence at Europe's busiest passenger port
(1-Feb-2005)
The company warns of lower profits resulting from the effects of the Asian tsunami on its retail business and new business start-up costs in Australia and Holland