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DFNIOnline ArchivesFebruary 2006 DFNIOnline News Archive
(28-Feb-2006)
The airport has shed light on its preliminary plans for new retail space in its international arrivals area
(28-Feb-2006)
The French airport group has revealed a detailed study into the purchasing habits of men at its airport retail outlets
(28-Feb-2006)
The airport outlines the partnership-driven logic behind its current duty-free request for proposals
(28-Feb-2006)
Swiss operator The Nuance Group completes its financial restructuring with a new credit facility
(28-Feb-2006)
Swarovski is among the names battling for the latest T2 contract
(28-Feb-2006)
The 15th ACI Europe Airport Trading Conference got under way in London today (February 28), with a presentation from BAA retail director Stephen Nelson among the high points
(27-Feb-2006)
Other names include Swarovski, Destiny Jewellers and Guess
(27-Feb-2006)
Ylva Persson leaves Bacardi for William Grant as a replacement for duty-free director Bob Downing
(27-Feb-2006)
Tax Free World Association will continue to run the Middle East Duty Free Association conference for a further two years
(27-Feb-2006)
The European Commission has announced that duty-free allowances for travellers to the EU could be more than doubled by 2007
(26-Feb-2006)
Alpha Airports Group CEO Kevin Abbott has identified the region as the company's "primary focus in terms of international development"
(24-Feb-2006)
The retailer has adopted a strategy to encourage passengers to shop in multiple outlets at Hong Kong International airport
(24-Feb-2006)
The airport has sent tender documents to shortlisted contenders for its duty-free concession, as one of the most keenly-awaited tenders of the year proceeds
(24-Feb-2006)
The former marketing director at Allied Domecq Duty Free will manage the development of the vodka brand, now distributed by Pernod Ricard, in global duty-free
(24-Feb-2006)
Luc Lauwers' "fun ride" with Belgian Sky Shops ends
(23-Feb-2006)
Presentations from low-cost carrier Air Deccan and Hyderabad International Airport were among highlights on the closing day of the India Duty Free Workshop
(23-Feb-2006)
A NZ$100m investment project at Auckland airport is to double the size of arrivals duty-free space
(22-Feb-2006)
The Swiss-based travel retailer makes impressive gains in two emerging travel-retail markets
(22-Feb-2006)
Alpha Asia, Flemingo International and India Tourism Development Corp will cooperate to encourage the Indian government to take a less restrictive approach to duty-free retailing, the operators told delegates on the first day of the India Duty Free Workshop
(22-Feb-2006)
The Slovenian-German joint venture will begin business at Podgorica and Tivat airports in the coming months
(20-Feb-2006)
Experienced sales and marketing professional Dona Risso seeks new opportunities in the duty-free market
(20-Feb-2006)
New airport commercial space, including Domodedovo Plaza, set to open in mid-2007
(20-Feb-2006)
Shopping centre revenues fell at Copenhagen airport last year, but traffic and other commercial revenues rose due to an increase in activities at the airport hotel, according to 2005 results
(20-Feb-2006)
Many of America's top retailers, suppliers and landlords are competing for recognition at this year's Raven Fox Awards for Travel Retail Excellence in the Americas, to be announced in Fort Lauderdale on March 25
(20-Feb-2006)
Zeinal Hermanos president Walter Zeinal has been elected as president of South American trade association ASUTIL
(17-Feb-2006)
Hong Kong International Airport's luxury East Hall retail area will be boosted by the addition of three new luxury concepts later this year, DFNI Asia can reveal
(17-Feb-2006)
The country has ruled that displaying tobacco products in duty-free stores violate a national law against tobacco advertising passed in 1992, according to the Bangkok Post
(16-Feb-2006)
The retailer has reopened its stores in Cancún and Cozumel following closures caused by last year's Hurricane Wilma
(16-Feb-2006)
Schiphol Group registered 6.7% growth in concession revenues last year as the company prepares for a partial flotation
(15-Feb-2006)
The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores is among trade associations to have welcomed a congressional hearing on the multilateral interchange fee
(15-Feb-2006)
Fashion retailer Gerzon Schiphol has won the Amsterdam Schiphol airport 2005 Growth Award in recognition of the company's record turnover last year
(15-Feb-2006)
Romain Spitzer has been appointed to lead Parfums Christian Dior's marketing in the fragrances market
(15-Feb-2006)
The fashion and beauty concessionaire is focusing on personalising space at Manila Ninoy Aquino and Cebu airports as well the Fiesta Mall in downtown Manila
(15-Feb-2006)
An exhibition of themed memorabilia and collections from official Winter Olympics timekeeper Omega has opened at Hong Kong International airport
(15-Feb-2006)
Franck Lemonnier has left Altadis after 13 years to join cognac house Camus
(15-Feb-2006)
Two bidders in line for terminal two concession
(14-Feb-2006)
The Australian company strengthens its representation in Israel, competing with the Sakal Group for ships, crews and passengers at the rapidly-growing port
(14-Feb-2006)
The airport is seeking a retailer to sell duty-free liquor, tobacco, fragrances and cosmetics on a management concession basis
(14-Feb-2006)
German airports group Fraport has recorded the first decline in passenger figures at its flagship location Frankfurt since 2003
(14-Feb-2006)
The GVK-SA consortium has confirmed details of its victory in the tender to manage Mumbai airport
(14-Feb-2006)
Senior executives from India's main duty-free retailers Alpha Asia, Flemingo International and India Tourism Development Corp will address the first India Duty Free Workshop next week
(14-Feb-2006)
Delegates booking their place before April 13 will receive a discount for the Global Travel Retail Summit 2006, to be held in London on June 21-23
(13-Feb-2006)
The former Raymond Weil travel-retail executive and champion of inflight retail has died
(13-Feb-2006)
The airline's Temptations brochure proves a success as it adopts a new inflight retail theme for 2006
(13-Feb-2006)
The UK airports group handled 10.1m passengers in January, showing a modest rise of 1.9% on the same month last year
(12-Feb-2006)
The inflight operator promises "many innovative changes in both presentation and product portfolio" in its new brochure for the Middle Eastern airline
(10-Feb-2006)
The Frontier Duty Free Association is adding its voice to the Borders for Economic Security, Trade and Tourism coalition supporting "border crossing regulations that balance economic security with national security"
(10-Feb-2006)
The retailer has secured a new five-year deal at one of its pivotal US locations
(9-Feb-2006)
Passenger traffic across Europe's airports grew by 5.8% last year, according to figures released by ACI Europe
(9-Feb-2006)
The Malaysian retailer reports a strong start for its new walk-through retail area at Kuala Lumpur International airport's domestic terminal
(9-Feb-2006)
Malaysian travel retailer Colours & Fragrances has won a three-year contract extension at Kuala Lumpur International airport and will more than double its space at the location
(9-Feb-2006)
Travellers will be able to relax and work out at the Rejuve well-being centre in Heathrow terminal one Mezzanine level airside from May
(9-Feb-2006)
Sales at Changi airport's Brek Ristorante, operated by Nuance-Watson (Singapore), grew by more than 30% in December and early January
(8-Feb-2006)
Five outlets at the new commercial building will boost the caterer's offer at Hong Kong International airport, taking SSP's total number of outlets at the airport to 24
(8-Feb-2006)
Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) expects 20% increase in revenues in 2006
(8-Feb-2006)
Increased passenger traffic, adjustments to retail layout and the introduction of new brands have led to a 15% increase in duty-free revenues at the airport
(8-Feb-2006)
Construction company Grupo Ferrovial has said it is considering an £8bn bid for the UK airports group
(8-Feb-2006)
The UK airports group advises shareholders that no bid has been made, and reaffirms company confidence in the business
(8-Feb-2006)
The Swiss agent appoints Indian distributor Midas International to distribute its portfolio of sunglasses, accessories and watches to the Indian sub-continent's duty-free markets
(8-Feb-2006)
Reliable sources have suggested to DFNI Asia that The Nuance Group has been nominated as preferred bidder at Wellington airport, subject to the result of an outstanding legal dispute with incumbent Duty Free Stores New Zealand
(7-Feb-2006)
One of Canada's busiest border crossings will soon have a permanent outlet after over five years of delays
(7-Feb-2006)
The world's number-one golfer chipped in to help Dubai Duty Free with its latest prize draw
(7-Feb-2006)
The Switzerland-based operator has added to its North African store portfolio by securing the duty-free concession at Algiers Houari Boumedienne airport
(6-Feb-2006)
The third Middle East Exclusive exhibition, held in Dubai last December, was the biggest yet according to organiser Channels Exhibitions. The company's managing director Justin Boutros tells RavenFox.com it is broadening the event's scope this year to take in more of the industry's fastest-growing markets
(6-Feb-2006)
Dimensi Eksklusif has retained its beauty, cigars and fashion concessions for five years and added watches to its portfolio at Kuala Lumpur International airport
(6-Feb-2006)
Dubai Duty Free is the latest company to pledge its support for the Raven Fox Ball, in aid of Columbian charity Hogar Camino de Esperanza
(6-Feb-2006)
Incumbent The Nuance Group insists it is "unsurprised" by Copenhagen Airports' decision to tender the main duty-free concession at Copenhagen Kastrup
(3-Feb-2006)
Gebr Heinemann and beauty house LCI Cosmetics International are the latest companies to pledge big sums to the Raven Fox Ball, in aid of the Hogar Camino de Esperanza
(3-Feb-2006)
Helsinki Airport Duty Free will open a new arrivals store in Helsinki Vantaa's Schengen terminal in May
(3-Feb-2006)
The TFWA veteran will oversee membership development and research at the European trade body
(3-Feb-2006)
Make your vote count in the second Raven Fox Awards for Travel Retail Excellence in the Americas
(3-Feb-2006)
The Austrian jeweller is to restructure its travel-retail business this year
(3-Feb-2006)
Finbarr Casey has joined the news and books specialist as business development director of its travel-retail division
(3-Feb-2006)
Geared towards a younger audience and with a mid-priced offer, the former Skyline Arcade re-opens with a fresh mix of tenants
(3-Feb-2006)
Exhibition space is sold out and visitor registrations are up for the Duty Free Show of the Americas in March
(2-Feb-2006)
Oslo Lufthavn is seeking operators for over 1,000sq m of retail space at Norway's main gateway
(2-Feb-2006)
Former New Zealand prime minister Mike Moore will make the keynote address at this year's TFWA Asia Pacific conference in Singapore
(2-Feb-2006)
Auckland airport held a special ceremony today (February 2) to mark the opening of a new level of the international terminal pier and the fortieth anniversary of the airport
(2-Feb-2006)
Sources indicate that the Indian government has approved the privatisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports despite unrest among workers
(2-Feb-2006)
Time is running out for you to book your place at the India Duty Free Workshop, to be held in Cochin on February 21-23
(2-Feb-2006)
The confectionery specialist wins an extension until 2011 and agrees new promotions with Paton's
(1-Feb-2006)
Retail partners Aéroports de Paris and Aelia opened The Men's Lounge in terminal 2D last month
(1-Feb-2006)
The confectionery supplier has broadened the role of Middle East, Africa and Indian sub-continent area manager Rajiv Malhotra