(30-Nov-2006) The Estonian ferry operator is to take over Silja’s duty-free department imminently

(30-Nov-2006) Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has reported that it is "satisfied" with the results of the retail improvement programme it began two years ago

(30-Nov-2006) The Nuance Group and Shoppers’ Stop have been awarded the contract to operate the duty-free and travel-retail concession at Bangalore International airport

(29-Nov-2006) Dufry Group has released further details of its contract to operate duty-free space at Moscow Sheremetyevo T1, as first revealed by RavenFox.com

(29-Nov-2006) Regency Duty Free has opened two new duty-free shops at Wellington airport and chocolate and wine outlet Chocovino at Auckland airport

(29-Nov-2006) EU to double duty-free allowances for travellers returning from outside Europe

(29-Nov-2006) Bacardi and Pernod Ricard have made big contributions to the growing Global Aviation Security Campaign

(28-Nov-2006) Maxxium Global Travel Retail president Erik Juul-Mortensen has spoken out in defence of the company after Rémy-Cointreau dropped the distributor last week

(28-Nov-2006) The 25 European Union member states took a step closer to agreeing a rise in duty-free allowances today

(27-Nov-2006) Kappé International and Estée Lauder are the latest companies to pledge support to ETRC’s Global Aviation Security Campaign with a donation of €50,000 ($64,665) each

(27-Nov-2006) Weaver will address delegates on the explosion of Las Vegas-style hotel, shopping and gambling resorts in Macau at the Asia Pacific Travel Partnership Symposium in January

(27-Nov-2006) WH Smith Travel Retail enters deal to open fifty new units in the UK

(26-Nov-2006) The Spanish group’s share price rose on Friday, boosted by speculation that Dufry Group is interested in acquiring BAA retail subsidiary World Duty Free

(24-Nov-2006) The International Civil Aviation Organization’s recommendation could mean further problems for sales to transfer passengers worldwide

(24-Nov-2006) The Doha-based airline will unveil a new first- and business-class terminal on December 1

(24-Nov-2006) Canada Border Services Agency announces four locations in the first Canadian border store tender since 2002 and possible rail and marine programme

(24-Nov-2006) Hellenic Duty Free Shops has attributed its growth momentum to the implementation of new security rules at Greek airports

(23-Nov-2006) King Power Group (Hong Kong) is to launch its in-house line of electronics and accessories under the Antares brand name at the Middle East Exclusive show

(23-Nov-2006) Rémy Cointreau is to end its distribution arrangement with Maxxium Worldwide in 2009

(23-Nov-2006) Drinks company Diageo has donated €50,000 ($64,665) to the ETRC's fund so it can continue to lobby issues related to the security rules for carry on liquids and gels

(23-Nov-2006) EgyptAir Tax Free Shops, advised by ARI-ME, is in the final stages of negotiations with airport owner Cairo Airport Co to become the exclusive duty-free operator at Cairo International airport terminal three

(23-Nov-2006) A new study from AC Nielsen Middle East has identified easy opportunities for airport retailers to increase their sales

(23-Nov-2006) Recent security measures could lead to a shift in emphasis from departures to arrivals duty-free, with dramatic consequences, says Aer Rianta International director general

(23-Nov-2006) The long-awaited aircraft could feature a seat-back shopping channel as well as onboard outlets, according to manufacturer Airbus

(23-Nov-2006) Ferry operator P&O has welcomed the European Court of Justice ruling against consumers buying cut-price liquor and tobacco over the internet from other EU countries

(22-Nov-2006) Dufry Group has contributed €50,000 to European Travel Retail Council’s security crusade to ensure that a global solution is reached over restrictions on liquids and gels

(22-Nov-2006) Masterfoods International Travel Retail (MITR) is putting two years of research, product development and inflight tests of onboard branded meals into action

(21-Nov-2006) SOS has opened an outlet at Liverpool John Lennon airport selling fashion at "affordable prices"

(21-Nov-2006) President of Aramis and Designer Fragrances division Fabrice Weber will succeed Michel Grunberg as head of the Asia/Pacific division

(21-Nov-2006) Time is running out to catch the November 24 early bird discount for the first ever Asia Pacific Travel Partnership Symposium

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(20-Nov-2006) Investment, supplier support and a rise in passenger numbers has driven a 34% increase in confectionery sales at Doha International airport

(20-Nov-2006) The Inflight Sales Person of the Year event will once again celebrate the merits of the cabin crew industry between January 23 and 26 at the bmi Training Centre near London Heathrow airport

(20-Nov-2006) On the eve of the fourth Middle East Exclusive exhibition – to be held in Dubai on November 22-29 - director John Kennedy tells DFNI eXTRA why the event is growing, who will be at this year’s show and why it is important to have a regional exhibition.

(20-Nov-2006) Retailers voice concern that greater Customs scrutiny at the Brazil/Paraguay border crossing could lead to reduced sales

(20-Nov-2006) The Nuance Group has appointed Karel Snijder as the new general manager at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

(17-Nov-2006) Lorenzo de Benito is to take up a senior post at Toys ‘R’ Us after five years at the Spanish operator

(17-Nov-2006) Former Transimpex duty-free director Vlad Gitsoaika has been appointed as commercial director at Sofia airport

(17-Nov-2006) The Canadian border industry praised its best operators and suppliers at its annual awards dinner this week

(16-Nov-2006) Bulgarian Duty Free Association president Radostin Genov is still in negotiations with parliament over the fate of entry-point duty-free stores on the borders with Serbia, Macedonia and Turkey after EU accession

(16-Nov-2006) Catherine Stidwell has been appointed as travel-retail director at L'Occitane

(15-Nov-2006) The experienced travel-retail executive is to leave Silja Line after 25 years to join the Finnish confectionery company

(15-Nov-2006) The partnership between global travel retailer Alpha Airports Group and Indian domestic retail conglomerate Pantaloon Retail has won the Delhi tender, valued at $110.6m

(15-Nov-2006) Aldeasa’s outlet at Madrid Barajas terminal four and World Duty Free’s store in London Heathrow terminal three are among those to benefit from the supplier’s strategy

(15-Nov-2006) The Tourism Industry Association of Canada has told Canadian border retailers that government programmes hampering the trade are short-sighted and disastrous

(15-Nov-2006) HMSHost has introduced upscale shopping concept World of Passage at two of its locations

(14-Nov-2006) The revamp of World Duty Free’s website has added six new product categories to the original fragrances offer

(13-Nov-2006) 14 global brands—including Aer Rianta International and DFS Group—are vying for space at the new airport

(9-Nov-2006) The retailer is to wind down its partnership with Crossbar Associates while leaving the way open for possible future cooperation

(9-Nov-2006) The airports group announces the appointment of Martin Flower as chairman

(9-Nov-2006) Copenhagen Airports threatens to follow suit if the Swedish government grants airport retailers the right to sell duty-free liquor to arriving passengers

(8-Nov-2006) The beauty, fashion, watches and cigars retailer has been named Kuala Lumpur International airport’s retailer of the year

(8-Nov-2006) A new study from Euromonitor reveals severe shortcomings in how European destinations cater to Asian passengers

(8-Nov-2006) The Malaysian retailer has been awarded the 764sq m (8,220sq ft) multi-brand fashion concession, beating Changi principal tenants DFS Group and Nuance-Watson (Singapore)

(8-Nov-2006) The new owner of UK airports group BAA has identified its travel retailer subsidiary World Duty Free as a core UK asset that is not for sale

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(7-Nov-2006) The inability for transfer passengers flying into Europe to take liquid duty-free items purchased outside the EU has prompted a call for a global security standard from ACI Europe

(6-Nov-2006) The retailer is seeking approval to spend up to $4m on a joint venture to operate duty-free stores at the country’s airports

(6-Nov-2006) Airport operator TAV plans to launch an IPO in 2007 to fund its international growth

(3-Nov-2006) The Swiss International Airports Association has expressed disappointment that the Federal Council’s decision to change legislation rather than pass an ordinance to allow arrivals duty-free could slow the introduction of arrivals shopping

(3-Nov-2006) Fraport Group has unveiled its Christmas shopping promotion programme, with national icon Mercedes-Benz providing some classic support

(3-Nov-2006) Tourvest Duty Free has secured the inflight retail contract on board the airline, which serves an interesting range of high-spending routes

(3-Nov-2006) Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MDFP) has revealed plans to grow the space dedicated to arrivals duty-free at Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International airport