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DFNIOnline ArchivesJanuary 2006 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Jan-2006)
Alpha Airports Group may have been the victim of fraud by a third party, which the company warned could result in a significant exceptional loss
(31-Jan-2006)
The Aeroboutique-Servair joint venture wins an extension to its contract on board France's national airline
(31-Jan-2006)
The Spanish retailer has designed a new company logo as it prepares to unveil 19 stores in Madrid Barajas' new terminal four, scheduled to open later this week
(31-Jan-2006)
The French retailer is to sponsor the Supplier of the Year Award at the Raven Fox Global Travel Retail Awards, to be presented on March 10
(31-Jan-2006)
The airline association's 2005 figures show growth in traffic but continuing losses in the airline industry, with US airlines the worst hit
(31-Jan-2006)
A consortium including the German airport group has won the 30-year concession to manage Delhi airport, with Malaysia Airports (Niaga) to provide "retail expertise"
(31-Jan-2006)
Tokyo Narita's new South Wing in terminal one will feature a strong line-up of fashion boutiques
(31-Jan-2006)
A new all-in-one retail concept is being rolled out across UK military locations in Germany and Cyprus
(30-Jan-2006)
The Dutch airline plans changes to its inflight assortment in a bid to stimulate growth
(27-Jan-2006)
The ultra-premium Chinese cigarette brand has made a big impression with the Hong Kong retailer's customers since its launch
(27-Jan-2006)
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has reported a 16% increase in sales last year as its revamp of Singapore Changi terminal two pays dividends
(27-Jan-2006)
Finance minister Plamen Oresharski has saved Bulgarian duty-free border shops from a requirement to close by the International Monetary Fund
(26-Jan-2006)
Reports in today's financial press suggest that Viking Line and Tallink have tabled bids to take over ailing rival Silja Line
(26-Jan-2006)
Reports indicate private investment company BC Partners plans to purchase a stake in Hellenic Duty Free Shops
(25-Jan-2006)
Airport authority Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore seeks interest in new T2 shop
(25-Jan-2006)
The European Travel Retail Council's regional index reveals that sales in third quarter of 2005 grew slower than the increase in passenger traffic
(25-Jan-2006)
Sales at Hong Kong International airport's airside retail complex surpassed $1bn in 2005
(25-Jan-2006)
The Italian group's revenues for 2005 show 6.1% sales growth for Aldeasa since it completed the acquisition of the Spanish retailer on May 1 2005
(25-Jan-2006)
The retailer has pledged $2,500 in aid of Colombian charity Hogar Camino de Esperanza, the beneficiary of this year's Raven Fox Ball
(24-Jan-2006)
DFS Group promotes Mark Daley and moves its Asia base to headquarters in Hong Kong amid significant changes at the leading travel retailer
(24-Jan-2006)
Duty-free sales grew 58.2% at Los Angeles World Airports last year while passenger numbers grew 5.4%
(24-Jan-2006)
The company will continue to supply duty-free stores at Skopje and Ohrid airports this year
(23-Jan-2006)
The Taiwanese retailers beat competition from local and international companies to win 12-year contracts at the Taipei Chiang Kai-shek T2
(20-Jan-2006)
The retailer's parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton reports sales of Eu14bn in 2005, helped by revenue growth of 11% in its Selective Retailing division
(20-Jan-2006)
King Power Group (Hong Kong) is the latest company to pledge its support for the Raven Fox Ball, in aid of Colombian charity Hogar Camino de Esperanza
(20-Jan-2006)
The Paraguayan retail group is to support the second annual Raven Fox Awards for Travel Retail Excellence in the Americas
(19-Jan-2006)
The Indian low-cost carrier is one of several key companies presenting at the first event dedicated to travel-retail opportunities in one of the world's most exciting emerging markets
(19-Jan-2006)
Raven Fox is urging the industry to give generously for the annual charity auction and raffle as it aims to raise $100,000 for a very worthy cause
(19-Jan-2006)
Hudson Group has secured a deal with Phoenix Sky Harbor airport to open gift concept Desert Winds and a new Hudson News shop
(19-Jan-2006)
CJ Group, South Korea's biggest food company, is to operate three very different catering concepts at Hong Kong International airport's new commercial centre
(19-Jan-2006)
Duty-free remains the main provider of the airport's retail revenues, which reached A$73.8m for the second half of 2005
(19-Jan-2006)
The airport will spend NZ$17m on a new shopping complex joining its two domestic terminals
(19-Jan-2006)
The retailer has been holding tentative talks with Bangalore and Hyderabad airports as part of an Irish trade delegation to India this week
(18-Jan-2006)
The inflight technology provider has been bought by Belgravium Technologies
(18-Jan-2006)
Three border shops at Kapikule will remain closed while Customs authorities consider their long-term fate
(17-Jan-2006)
Tourvest Group's Out of Africa destination merchandise concept has been deemed the best outlet in Johannesburg International airport's international departure lounge by Airports Company South Africa
(17-Jan-2006)
The European Travel Retail Council's online home has a new address
(17-Jan-2006)
The retailer's successful Formula One themed campaign returns to tie in with the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in March
(17-Jan-2006)
L'Oreal Luxury Products Division has restructured its travel-retail marketing division to drive the positioning and image of its brand portfolio and to develop new consumer services
(16-Jan-2006)
V&S Absolut Spirits has finalised details of its new structure for global travel-retail, operational since January 1
(16-Jan-2006)
Traffic at German airports group Fraport's flagship location hit new heights in 2005, but problems at Antalya airport in Turkey forced the group's overall traffic figures down
(16-Jan-2006)
Tappoo Duty Free Traders and Motibhai Group have announced plans to invest in their Nadi airport stores after gaining 10-year extensions to their duty-free contracts
(16-Jan-2006)
Booming economies in eastern Europe helped the Irish operator to a strong finish to 2005, with record sales in Russia over the holiday period
(16-Jan-2006)
The liquor supplier has set up a new travel-retail department to allow it to place "much greater focus" on the market
(13-Jan-2006)
The opening of Madrid airport's new terminal has been postponed by one week
(13-Jan-2006)
The former head of The Nuance Group has stepped down from his post at the Swiss distributor for health reasons
(13-Jan-2006)
Duty-free sales in Bulgaria are set to benefit from a rise in excise duty on liquor and tobacco, but Customs officials are concerned the price gap will drive the grey market
(13-Jan-2006)
The owner of duty-free retailer Hotel Lotte's IPO will be the largest ever for a South Korean company, fetching up to $3.75bn
(13-Jan-2006)
The group has invested $1.78m in upgrading two stores at the US west coast airport
(12-Jan-2006)
The airport plans additional space in its East Hall and terminal one as it prepares to unveil its finalised SkyPlaza offer
(12-Jan-2006)
Motibhai Group and Tokatoka Holdings prepare to make their joint airport retail business official in the wake of media reports of a dispute
(12-Jan-2006)
The excise tax on "duty-free" liquor and tobacco now applies in the country's ports and free zones
(12-Jan-2006)
The revamp of the departures store at the Seewoosagur Ramgoolam international airport in Mauritius has helped to drive sales for travel retailer Mauritius Duty Free Paradise
(12-Jan-2006)
Private equity groups hoping to capture the Compass subsidiary have approached Autogrill as a potential partner
(11-Jan-2006)
The UK airports group handled a total of 144.3m passengers in 2005, up 3% on the previous year
(10-Jan-2006)
Retailers have denied that stores will close ahead of the country's deadline for accession to the European Union
(10-Jan-2006)
The outlet at Birmingham International airport terminal one reflects the latest design trends in leading department stores, says the retailer
(10-Jan-2006)
L'Oréal Luxury Products Division has proved its generosity again with a €15,000 pledge to the Raven Fox Charity Ball 2006
(9-Jan-2006)
The new facility, to come into service on March 26, was formally named the Budget Terminal at a ceremony today (January 9)
(9-Jan-2006)
LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton has appointed Alberto Puyol Pineda to head the Spanish fashion, accessories and fragrances house
(6-Jan-2006)
The retailer is putting the finishing touches to its extended stores at Santiago after renewing its duty-free contract at the airport last year
(6-Jan-2006)
The Mexican airports group is building a big new facility at the gateway to the Yucatán resort
(6-Jan-2006)
The airport is to test passengers' reaction to arrivals retail with a new outlet before asking the government to introduce legislation allowing arrivals duty-free stores
(6-Jan-2006)
A clampdown on smuggling by Turkish Customs has prompted the temporary closure of three duty-free operators at the Kapikule border crossing
(5-Jan-2006)
The government has reported a strong response to its "domestic duty-free" programme aimed at encouraging tourism to the tsunami-stricken Andaman region
(5-Jan-2006)
Chicago O'Hare airport deputy commissioner concessions Nancy Takata has been relieved of her duties as the airport seeks a new way forward for its concessions programme
(5-Jan-2006)
The Armani Group has advanced its expansion strategy with the opening of a stand-alone store at Heathrow terminal three
(5-Jan-2006)
The proposed ban on duty-free tobacco sales to military personnel will only affect local brands, DFNI Asia can reveal
(5-Jan-2006)
Swiss airport authority Unique Zurich is hoping to have detailed discussions with up to five duty-free operators over opportunities at the new Bangalore International airport
(4-Jan-2006)
All three of India's duty-free retailers—India Tourism Development Corp, Flemingo International and Alpha Asia—are to lead a strong line-up of speakers at the inaugural India Duty Free Workshop
(3-Jan-2006)
The well liked and widely respected conference and research director for Tax Free World Association died on December 31 after a brief illness
(3-Jan-2006)
Another year of record sales helps the retailer retain its position as the world's third-largest airport retailer by turnover
(3-Jan-2006)
The Dutch retailer aims to become the biggest airport retailer of electronics and photography in Europe and southern Africa following the move
(3-Jan-2006)
Airports Authority of India is expected to launch tenders for duty-free at seven airports later this month, according to local reports
(3-Jan-2006)
The long struggle to win a differentiated legal status for intra-EU travel-retail makes a crucial step forward as the Espace Voyageur concept finally wins approval in France