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DFNIOnline ArchivesAugust 2006 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Aug-2006)
James Featherstone has left Raven Fox and the responsibility for editing the magazine will be shared by Deputy Editor, Tina Milton and Asia Pacific Editor, Gavin Lipsith
(31-Aug-2006)
Airlines call on the Office of Fair Trading to enforce separate ownership of BAA's London airports
(31-Aug-2006)
The Nuance Group is increasing its management team at Stockholm to drive operational efficiency
(29-Aug-2006)
Ferrovial advisor Citigroup makes shortlist for London City airport
(29-Aug-2006)
BA extends contract with Alpha Flight Services to run its bonded stores at Gatwick airport
(25-Aug-2006)
Banned liquids and gels should be allowed on as hand luggage if carried in sealed bags, says ETRC
(25-Aug-2006)
Mannah Duty Free will open two new stores at Silvio Petirossi airport in October
(23-Aug-2006)
Kuwait-based private equity firm Global Investment House has taken a $75m stake in TAV Airport Holding Co
(23-Aug-2006)
Golf bag promotion increases Ballantine's whisky sales by up to 72% at Asian airports
(23-Aug-2006)
Diageo has today launched a new whisky exclusively into the UK duty-free and travel-retail channel
(22-Aug-2006)
After a six month refurbishment period, the retailer has unveiled its expanded offer at Stockholm Arlanda
(22-Aug-2006)
Malaysia Airports senior general manager Azmi Murad has told the New Straits Times that Kuala Lumpur International Airport will increase the number of duty free shops to 88 from the 23 operating at present
(22-Aug-2006)
Coty Prestige calls for the industry to stay vigilant as the impact of security restrictions eases with gate deliveries
(22-Aug-2006)
Turkish border authority Gümrük ve Turizm Isletmeleri Ticaret has launched a tender for food and beverage and retail space at six border sites
(22-Aug-2006)
TwoOne consortium is denied Bratislava airport after winning a 66% stake
(22-Aug-2006)
Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is to make the keynote address to conference delegates at the start of the Tax Free World Association conference in Cannes on October 23
(18-Aug-2006)
The Duty Free World Council is gathering information to clarify the worldwide security restrictions
(18-Aug-2006)
Dufry Sharjah has opened a dedicated arrivals store at the new extension at Sharjah airport
(17-Aug-2006)
A special exhibition of Seamaster watches marked the re-opening of a refurbished Nuance-Watson Omega store at Hong Kong International airport on Thursday.
(17-Aug-2006)
The European Travel Retail Council has called for the industry to keep calm and pull together to find solutions that harmonise security rules for US travellers across Europe
(17-Aug-2006)
Tight security measures at Canadian airports have led to a number of duty-free stores closures at Toronto Pearson airport
(17-Aug-2006)
Gateside deliveries of duty free goods will be in place at all UK airports "by Monday and Tuesday" of this week, according to World Duty Free and BAA
(17-Aug-2006)
Aviation experts will discuss the possibility of extending the ban across all EU airports at a meeting early next month
(17-Aug-2006)
The northern Australian airport is seeking expressions of interest for a 10-year contract to operate arrivals and departures duty-free and landside retail outlets
(16-Aug-2006)
MyTravel Airways Scandinavia duty-free manager Lars Hjartbo has suggested that pre-order services could provide a way to continue duty-free operations should restrictions be imposed
(16-Aug-2006)
Travel retailer Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has voiced its support for the recent decision by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to introduce the gate side delivery of duty-free purchases
(16-Aug-2006)
Sources quoted in Wednesday's Times say that the cost of BAA's £4.7bn of outstanding bonds will "soar" due to a reported downgrading by global credit ratings agencies
(16-Aug-2006)
Carrier Cathay Pacific has increased its holding of L'Oréal stock following the security alert
(16-Aug-2006)
Reports indicate International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores executive president Michael Payne said that sales in the United States have fallen in the wake of the terror alert
(16-Aug-2006)
Guidelines issued by the Transportation Security Administration have handed the US duty-free industry a lifeline by permitting sales if purchases are delivered directly to the aircraft
(16-Aug-2006)
The new terminal opens this week and will offer display space for luxury brands to promote their products to a high disposable income passenger group
(16-Aug-2006)
Ninoy Aquino airport's recent decision to shift final security checks from the gates to before the retail area has minimised losses for the facility's retailers
(16-Aug-2006)
Read RavenFox.com's coverage of the airport security alert in full, plus a round-up of the latest developments worldwide
(16-Aug-2006)
The airport and retailer respond to new security restrictions by offering passengers the chance to buy duty-free fragrances and cosmetics before checking in their luggage
(15-Aug-2006)
Alpha Retail has added space to its accessories concept Zinq at Rome Fiumicino
(15-Aug-2006)
It's the news every duty-free liquor retailer dreaded hearing. Last week's last-minute foiling of a sophisticated terrorist plot involving "liquids" smuggled onboard as many as ten trans-Atlantic flights has put the long-term future of the travel-retail liquor business in jeopardy
(15-Aug-2006)
The company announces ambitious plans for its new in house brand, aiming for distribution on duty-free and domestic markets across Asia
(14-Aug-2006)
The Nuance Group has stated that its contract loss at Copenhagen Airport should help to improved its profit levels
(14-Aug-2006)
Dubai Duty Free returned to Ascot in the UK as the new title sponsor of the Shergar Cup which took place on Saturday, 12th August 2006 at the newly refurbished course
(14-Aug-2006)
A BAA statement has clarified at lunchtime today the rules concerning what can be taken on to flights out of BAA's UK airports
(14-Aug-2006)
Diageo's global duty-free head signals firm support for January's Asia/Pacific Travel Partnership Symposium
(14-Aug-2006)
"We are delighted. We worked very hard on the Copenhagen bid. And it's not too far away from our home town," Gunnar Heinemann tells RavenFox.com
(14-Aug-2006)
Copenhagen Airports A/S has signed a six-year contract with Gebr Heinemann. The retailer will take over the airport's large central tax-free store from March next year
(14-Aug-2006)
BAA has delayed implementing new hand baggage rules until early Tuesday morning as UK government lowers terror threat level
(14-Aug-2006)
The Japanese airport and NAA Retailing predict a significant decline in duty-free sales while temporary anti-terror measures prevent the sale of liquids
(14-Aug-2006)
The Hong Kong retailer is set to stake its place in Macau's rapidly emerging hotel duty-free and luxury retail market with several outlets at the Cotai Strip's anchor hotel
(14-Aug-2006)
Bidders in the latest round of Airport Authority of India tenders tell DFNI Asia they are unsurprised that India Tourism Development Corp and Flemingo won all locations between them
(11-Aug-2006)
The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has reported a "mixed" picture across stores in the US following a major terrorism plot yesterday
(11-Aug-2006)
UK landside retailers tell RavenFox.com they are confused and concerned at remaining in business under strict security
(11-Aug-2006)
Speaking to RavenFox.com today, World Duty Free managing director Mark Riches said that although the security situation remains serious, the industry will cope well
(11-Aug-2006)
The World Travel and Tourism Council says global tourism figures will recover in the next two weeks, but that the impact on tourism of the foiled terror plot is still "significant"
(11-Aug-2006)
British Airways has voluntarily removed its duty-free offer from all its aircraft leaving UK airports
(11-Aug-2006)
A move to allow 1,500 tourists from mainland China into Taiwan daily could boost retailers at Chiang Kai-Shek airport
(11-Aug-2006)
Agatha Paris tells DFNI Asia that the deal strengthens its focus on Asia/Pacific, particularly in travel-retail
(11-Aug-2006)
The onboard concessionaire sees opportunity in the booming Asian low-cost air travel market
(10-Aug-2006)
MyTravel Airways Scandinavia aims to reach an agreement to list Dior during negotiations for the May 2007 catalogues
(10-Aug-2006)
UK airport operator BAA has confirmed that its "business as usual" for retailers at UK airports following a major terrorism plot
(10-Aug-2006)
Fragrance and liquor sales to passengers travelling to the US have been stopped at some UK airports following a major terrorist plot. Ramifications for Airport Retail 'very serious' says TRF's Goddard
(10-Aug-2006)
Spanish construction group's share price falls on airport uncertainty. British Airways off £130m
(10-Aug-2006)
The Malaysian retailer has revealed ambitious plans for its new store opening early next year at Kuala Lumpur International airport
(9-Aug-2006)
China Southern Airlines launches its largest-ever duty-free catalogue
(9-Aug-2006)
German electronics supplier Braun has expanded its duty-free team with the appointment of Wolf Ayen
(9-Aug-2006)
A decision on retail space at Glasgow Airport's 'Skylounge' to be taken soon
(9-Aug-2006)
Estée Lauder's Mac store at Dublin airport is now ranked as the brand's second most successful store in travel-retail behind its outlet in Seoul
(8-Aug-2006)
HMSHost has won the contract to develop new food and beverage facilities at Nashville International Airport
(7-Aug-2006)
Low cost carriers are predicted to take 70% of Indian air transport market share by 2010
(7-Aug-2006)
Miami contract will bring HMSHost $97 million in revenue
(7-Aug-2006)
Colorful Licenses has named ACG Trading as its duty-free distributor in the US to grow its presence in the region
(7-Aug-2006)
The European Travel Retail Council has clarified several issues raised in a recent letter from the European Commission to the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance
(7-Aug-2006)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has announced plans to develop new retail and food and beverage concepts as a result of a $181m oil and gas drilling deal
(7-Aug-2006)
Flag-carrier Thai Airways will take control of Shah Amanat airport from September 1
(7-Aug-2006)
Pakistan has reintroduced the green Customs channel at its airports, easing clearance for returning expatriate workers
(7-Aug-2006)
Airport Authority Hong Kong is examining options to improve the commercial offer at Zhuhai airport after its joint venture with the local government was awarded a 20-year management contract
(7-Aug-2006)
Wayne Boyd is to be replaced by new director John Maasland after steering the company through a transformational decade
(7-Aug-2006)
Retailer and supplier team up to offer exclusive products in celebration of Swiss National Day
(3-Aug-2006)
Bulgaria is under pressure from the European Commission to close duty-free border stores
(3-Aug-2006)
The inaugural Asia Pacific Travel Partnership Symposium will move to January 24-26, 2007, following consultation with the travel and tourism and travel-retail industries, and a new educational workshop in partnership with Aviation Health will take place on November 14
(2-Aug-2006)
Reduced landside retail complex at Sydney airport vulnerable to High Court challenge
(2-Aug-2006)
Ever Rich and Tasa Meng will have to operate non-profit making customer service facilities alongside their retail outlets as part of their recent contract extensions at Chiang Kai-Shek International airport
(2-Aug-2006)
Copenhagen Airports announces 12.4% rise in commercial revenues for first six months of the year
(2-Aug-2006)
The new terminal at Cork airport opened yesterday but it can only handle arrivals passengers
(2-Aug-2006)
Dahlbäck leaves Swedish timepiece and accessories supplier Axcent of Scandinavia