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DFNIOnline ArchivesJuly 2006 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Jul-2006)
The Canadian wine supplier Vincor Canada has made several changes to its senior management team following the acquisition of Vincor by Constellation Brands in April
(28-Jul-2006)
The DFNI editor leaves Raven Fox after more than six years with travel-retail's leading publisher
(28-Jul-2006)
Next year's Raven Fox Ball will be held on February 16 in London and will benefit The Promise, a charity caring for children with special needs in the Russian orphanage system
(28-Jul-2006)
The airport seeks a fashionwear retailer to occupy a large outlet in terminal two
(27-Jul-2006)
Amsterdam Schiphol airport has announced its first-half traffic figures
(27-Jul-2006)
The company has expanded and relocated its World News store at the BAA-owned Scottish airport
(27-Jul-2006)
The Folli Follie-owned Greek retailer begins its stated mission to acquire international brands with the purchase of the UK jewellery, watches and luxury goods company
(26-Jul-2006)
Bangalore International Airport Ltd has called for expressions of interest in duty-free and food and beverage space at the Indian city's new airport, scheduled to open in April 2008
(25-Jul-2006)
Growing Chinese traffic continued to benefit the retailer in the first half of this year, according to parent LVMH's results, announced today
(21-Jul-2006)
A low-cost terminal is planned at the new Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport, which, if approved, will compete with those at Kuala Lumpur International and Singapore Changi
(21-Jul-2006)
As The Nuance Group is named preferred bidder in one of the tenders of the year, Sydney Airport Corp's general manager retail and commercial development tells RavenFox.com the retailer's bid was "quite exemplary"
(21-Jul-2006)
The last night of the Asia/Pacific symposium will be hosted by the government of Macau
(20-Jul-2006)
Oakland International airport has awarded a number of retail and catering contracts to HMSHost, including the airport's duty-free concession
(20-Jul-2006)
The Swiss group is to operate retail space at the Moscow airport's new terminal one, set to open in January next year
(20-Jul-2006)
The US retailer has won ten speciality contracts at Miami International airport
(20-Jul-2006)
The retailer's contract at Cairns International airport has been extended as the two parties prepare to build a "world-class" duty-free offer
(20-Jul-2006)
The fifth busiest international airport in Australia is seeking expressions of interest in a range of retail and service concessions
(20-Jul-2006)
The pressure group lobbying for a fairer fee structure for credit card transactions welcomes the European Commission's acceptance that "changes must be made"
(19-Jul-2006)
Estée Lauder brand Jo Malone has reached the £1m sales mark at its first airport store in Heathrow terminal three
(19-Jul-2006)
Book your place at the Asia Pacific Travel Partnership Symposium now and take advantage of a special discount, including a four-for-three offer
(19-Jul-2006)
Irish staff at Beirut Duty Free are safely out of Lebanon, according to Aer Rianta International-Middle East managing director John Sutcliffe
(19-Jul-2006)
The retail business has performed solidly at Sydney airport as revenues grew by 4.4% for the year to 30 June 2006
(18-Jul-2006)
The Greek jewellery company now controls over half the stock in formerly state-owned Hellenic Duty Free Shops
(18-Jul-2006)
The two main winners in the tender to run duty-free at Grantley Adams airport are a joint venture between ARI and Caribbean Airways and Dufry-backed Duty Free Caribbean
(18-Jul-2006)
Two crucial amendments to the duty-free tender at 10 Indian airports have caused concern among potential bidders, RavenFox.com understands
(18-Jul-2006)
Arrivals duty-free in the Middle East has long been overshadowed by the region's thriving departures business, but recent initiatives have led to rapid growth in the channel. John Rimmer discovers how retailers are seizing a previously neglected opportunity
(17-Jul-2006)
The private company charged with modernising Mumbai airport aims to tender its duty-free concession by 2007, according to local reports
(14-Jul-2006)
Incheon International Airport Corp is seeking a consultant to advise the airport authority on commercial development ahead of a duty-free tender next year
(14-Jul-2006)
The state-owned retailer is to open a store at the Geum Gang San mountain resort
(14-Jul-2006)
The month-long football World Cup has helped Germany's dominant travel retailer to its best-ever June sales in its home market
(14-Jul-2006)
Dufry Group and local computers and accessories distributor Sprint-Cass are both hoping to extend their electronics business at Singapore Changi airport
(14-Jul-2006)
The company is the main winner in a tender for seven luxury brand concessions at Singapore Changi terminal two
(13-Jul-2006)
The recently-joined retail director is to take BAA's top job as Mike Clasper bows out
(13-Jul-2006)
Food and beverage retailer SSP wins Oslo airport convenience store concession
(13-Jul-2006)
The Scandinavian airline has de-listed all products from Parfums Christian Dior following a dispute over pricing
(12-Jul-2006)
Following its win in the tender to operate duty-free at Algiers Houari Boumédienne International airport earlier this year, Dufry has opened its first two stores at the location
(12-Jul-2006)
The UK retailer opened a World News Café at Bucharest Henri Coanda—formerly Otopeni—airport yesterday (July 11)
(12-Jul-2006)
Passenger traffic across Europe's airports showed strong growth during May, according to figures released by ACI Europe
(12-Jul-2006)
The country's department of finance hopes to increase the tax on liquor and tobacco at duty-free stores despite low revenues from the tax last year
(12-Jul-2006)
The Canadian border operator has moved into a permanent outlet after a long and tangled three-year process
(11-Jul-2006)
The electronics retailer secures its presence at Norway's main airport until the end of 2011
(11-Jul-2006)
The retailer has named Mario Ritter as category head Europe for fashion, luxury hard goods and diverse
(11-Jul-2006)
Industry sources and independent analysts argue that Grupo Ferrovial is likely to sell BAA's retail division to concentrate on infrastructure management
(11-Jul-2006)
The Indian state-owned company reports profit in its hotels and duty-free divisions for the first quarter of its financial year, overturning last year's losses
(10-Jul-2006)
The group has opened 336sq m (3,615sq ft) at the Cambodian airport's new international terminal
(10-Jul-2006)
The retailer expands its offer at Sweden's third-largest airport
(10-Jul-2006)
The lobby group campaigning for the introduction of arrivals duty-free legislation is expecting an early decision after the government prioritised the issue
(10-Jul-2006)
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation announces the names of the local companies that have pre-qualified for the country's first airport duty-free tender
(8-Jul-2006)
The Aer Rianta Retail director was unanimously voted in for a third term at the European trade body's annual general meeting late last month
(7-Jul-2006)
Elizabeth Arden has revealed plans to grow its newly-acquired fragrance portfolio from Riviera Concepts globally
(7-Jul-2006)
Book now for the annual gathering of the South American duty-free industry, to be held in Santiago de Chile on September 6-8, and receive an early bird registration discount
(7-Jul-2006)
Vancouver has enhanced its retail portfolio with a number of new additions to meet passengers' demands over the summer
(6-Jul-2006)
The KLM Tax Free Services director of airport retail tells RavenFox.com he is "happy to have clarity" on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's decision to take on the airport's liquor and tobacco concession
(6-Jul-2006)
The new CEO and acting chairman of Alpha Airports Group tells RavenFox.com the company is "reasonably placed" for growth and blames legal advice for the Excel Airways crisis
(6-Jul-2006)
An investigation into the UK group's deal with Excel Airways has been completed and its results for the year ended January 31 reconfirmed, but the crisis is likely to cost Alpha about £3m
(6-Jul-2006)
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has reported an increase in international visitor arrivals, with particularly strong growth in south and southeast Asia
(6-Jul-2006)
The airport has reported a 33% increase in profit, to HK$1.62bn ($207.8m), on the back of a 10% increase in turnover for the year ended March 31
(5-Jul-2006)
Schiphol Group will take control of Amsterdam's KLM-run liquor and tobacco concession next year
(5-Jul-2006)
Seven international retailers have pre-qualified for the duty-free tender in Saudi Arabia
(5-Jul-2006)
Cosmetics and pens drove sales at DDF in the first half of this year
(5-Jul-2006)
Two senior managers have bought the Dutch electronics distributor
(4-Jul-2006)
The French retailer has added its first branded beauty corner to the revamped Beauty Unlimited store in Paris CdG terminal 2F1
(4-Jul-2006)
The inaugural Asia Pacific Travel Partnership Symposium will boast one of the strongest speaker line-ups yet assembled at an industry event
(4-Jul-2006)
The pre-bid conference to launch the duty-free tender at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International airport welcomed representatives from most leading Americas travel retailers
(4-Jul-2006)
A governmental decree will force Romania's border duty-free business to close in 90 days' time
(4-Jul-2006)
Tina Milton has been named deputy editor of Duty-Free News International, and will continue to cover the fragrances and cosmetics category as beauty editor
(4-Jul-2006)
A new cash-back refund policy could encourage departing tourists and Australians to spend more at the airport's shops if the proposal is adopted
(4-Jul-2006)
A failed bidder for the Mumbai and Delhi airport management contracts has filed a fresh complaint alleging irregularities in the privatisation process
(3-Jul-2006)
The parent company of Excel Airways, the airline implicated in the crisis that led to the suspension of Alpha Airport Group's shares, makes a $10m provision in Excel's financial statements
(3-Jul-2006)
The tobacco supplier has named Mark Robinson as trade marketing manager global duty-free
(3-Jul-2006)
An extension to the German operator's contract with Fraport will ensure its presence at Frankfurt airport until 2015
(3-Jul-2006)
The airline is teaming up with the Australian jewellery supplier on a new prize promotion as part of Cathay's anniversary celebrations
(3-Jul-2006)
The new catalogue on board Gulf Air features over 40 new brands