October 2006 DFNIOnline News Archive
(2-Nov-2006) Cairo Airport Co has decided to stop the retail tender process for Cairo terminal three and is in negotiations with current retail partner EgyptAir Tax Free Shops
(1-Nov-2006) The Nadi airport concessionaire hopes to start work on a two-level departures store in early 2007
(1-Nov-2006) International Duty Free Complex has revealed plans to open a new jewellery store at Mombasa Moi airport by the end of the year
(30-Oct-2006) DFS Group is to expand its specialist Beauty Lab concept after its success at DFS Galleria Waikiki
(30-Oct-2006) Just months after its acquisition of South America’s biggest travel-retail operator Brasif, Dufry Group is to launch a public offering for its business in the region
(30-Oct-2006) Coty Prestige travel-retail marketing manager Markus Stauss has been promoted to sales director travel-retail North America with immediate effect
(26-Oct-2006) ASUR and Aldeasa have reached an agreement over the new Cancun terminal while extending their cooperation at T2 and other Mexican airports
(26-Oct-2006) The retailer claims that its joint venture with Aer Rianta International was unfairly dismissed from bidding at the new private airport
(23-Oct-2006) Court rules that Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International airport must compensate landside retailer for sales lost since September 11 2001
(22-Oct-2006) Retailer Belgian Sky Shops (BSS) has welcomed Brussels airport's new name, logo and business strategy as a boost to its future at the airport
(20-Oct-2006) The new facility at Hong Kong International airport was due to open in December, but will now be opened in the first quarter of next year
(20-Oct-2006) Hudson Group, Areas, HMSHost and Paradies Shops are competing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport in Florida
(19-Oct-2006) The expansion of the retail business at T2 has played a key part in the rise in revenues at Sydney Intenrational airport in the three months to September 30
(19-Oct-2006) The Canadian Airports Council lobbies for arrivals duty-free as part of a five-poiint plan to enhance competitiveness
(19-Oct-2006) The Spanish government will seek to devolve some airport management responsibilities to the Catalonian government following local elections on November 1
(19-Oct-2006) Birmingham international airport has announced details of the second phase of its commercial expansion plan
(18-Oct-2006) The group’s proposal to invest almost $2m in establishing an Indian subsidiary is cleared after weeks of debate
(18-Oct-2006) A number of new carriers will begin operations at Abu Dhabi airport this month, which is llikely to increase passenger footfall to its duty-free stores
(18-Oct-2006) The Ethiopian Labour Association has challenged the decision by the Ministry of Revenue to grant Country Trading a duty-free licence to operate at Bole International airport
(11-Oct-2006) Nordic Travel Retail Group creates Future Lab in response to poor research findings presented at the group's seminar earlier this year
(11-Oct-2006) LVMH Watch and Jewellery announces Tag Heuer executive as new North American president and CEO
(6-Oct-2006) Kuala Lumpur International airport's extensive retail renovation has been delayed after the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism issued strong objections to starting work this year
(5-Oct-2006) The European Travel Retail Council calls for a speedy implementation of the new rules across European airports
(4-Oct-2006) The airport reveals plans for a major enlargement and redesign of its retail areas following Gebr Heinemann's victory in its recent tender
(3-Oct-2006) Tax Free World Association has appointed Olivier Charriaud as CEO
(3-Oct-2006) The Spanish airport authority is seeking guidance on renovating the commercial areas of Madrid Barajas terminals one, two and three
(3-Oct-2006) The UK group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pantaloon Retail to start a joint venture examining retail and catering prospects at Indian airports
(3-Oct-2006) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is seeking a partner to take on its long-established incentive scheme for frontline concession staff at Singapore Changi airport
(2-Oct-2006) Operators on the Canada-US border suffer setback as government dissolves visitor tax rebates system
(2-Oct-2006) Hellenic Duty Free Shops is in negotiations with Setur to form a partnership to operate six duty-free stores and the food and beverage business on the borders of Turkey