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DFNIOnline ArchivesAugust 2007 DFNIOnline News Archive
(3-Sep-2007)
Retail operator generated $80m in sales during the season
(3-Sep-2007)
Rapid growth in the retailer’s Americas business drives a solid performance across Dufry’s global operations
(3-Sep-2007)
DAE’s reluctance in purchasing airport spurs Canadian company
(31-Aug-2007)
The airport group has announced further details of its performance during the first half and will add an extra 2,365sq m (25,457sq ft) of retail space to the mix by 2008
(31-Aug-2007)
The new 2,000sq m (2,152sq ft) store features six themed zones
(31-Aug-2007)
Airport has received notice from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise asking for consultation
(31-Aug-2007)
New terminal expands concessions and duty-free space by 80%
(31-Aug-2007)
The airport plans to invite bids for additional retail space including key positions in terminal one’s West Hall
(30-Aug-2007)
Nuance-Watson (Singapore) is to open the third airport store under Amazing Grace brand at Singapore Changi airport terminal two
(30-Aug-2007)
Brands at the duty-free retailer’s flagship terminal five store will be promoted on the big screen
(30-Aug-2007)
Official licensed products register strong start in sales even before the event
(30-Aug-2007)
The refurbished South terminal features 60,000sq ft (5,574sq m) of concessions space
(30-Aug-2007)
Consolidated sales register a 24.8% increase compared to last year
(30-Aug-2007)
Shiseido has sold the Zirh and Corduroy brands to a group of private investors led by former Zirh president Brian Robinson
(29-Aug-2007)
Advertising authority ASA claims airport operator misled travellers over retail prices
(29-Aug-2007)
The Spanish travel retailer has unveiled more information about its retail concepts at Vancouver International airport
(29-Aug-2007)
Gebr Heinemann has won the contract to operate retail space at the new terminal at Lithuania's main airport Vilnius International
(29-Aug-2007)
Statement also announces an agreement to acquire a further 3.2% interest in Brussels airport
(29-Aug-2007)
Request for Proposals includes 11 retail concession packages
(29-Aug-2007)
Vodka brand adds its name to event’s premium sponsors
(29-Aug-2007)
Urban Retreat has taken over from Rejuve at London Heathrow terminal one as the new spa operator
(28-Aug-2007)
Aer Rianta International will welcome delegates to Kiev with a lunch at this year’s Baltic and Eastern European Travel-Retail Conference
(28-Aug-2007)
Interim half-year results show 41.2% growth for retail revenues
(28-Aug-2007)
Melbourne airport operator sees 10% increase in overall revenue
(28-Aug-2007)
Philippines’ Air Transport Office orders airport to increase fees
(28-Aug-2007)
The overhaul of the international terminal will include new duty-free and speciality shop space
(28-Aug-2007)
The group is leading the charge to buy World Duty Free, according to reports
(28-Aug-2007)
A general election could stop AoT from removing King Power from Suvarnabhumi
(28-Aug-2007)
Supreme Court refuses to issue vacation of stay order on levy of tax
(28-Aug-2007)
New Icons store enables customers to taste products before boarding their flights
(28-Aug-2007)
New terminal will host first PC World airport store
(28-Aug-2007)
Gebr Heinemann will reveal its first private label for the global travel market in September
(24-Aug-2007)
Duty-free operator has been ordered to leave Suvarnabhumi airport
(24-Aug-2007)
Toys, gifts and confectionery featured in new shops
(23-Aug-2007)
The Dutch airport operator has reported a decrease in average spend resulting partly from new liquids measures
(23-Aug-2007)
New domestic terminal retail precinct contributes to solid results at Auckland
(23-Aug-2007)
Duty-free retailer contesting its exclusion from tender proceedings
(23-Aug-2007)
Strong rise in non-aviation revenues helps to lift authority’s financial figures
(23-Aug-2007)
Confectionery store receives prize from Malaysian minister
(22-Aug-2007)
Stores will be first duty-free concessions in Vietnamese city
(22-Aug-2007)
Twenty-eight outlets to be replaced in run-up to terminal improvements
(21-Aug-2007)
Brand stores and local business are targets
(21-Aug-2007)
New airport will include 350,000sq m (3,767,368sq ft) terminal
(20-Aug-2007)
An added 80,000sq ft to facility includes improved retail selection
(20-Aug-2007)
Romanian airport is used by low-cost carriers and had been closed since May
(20-Aug-2007)
Stores to be extended and renovated by 2008
(20-Aug-2007)
Strong sales at new 250sq m (2,690sq ft) arrivals shop at Asunción International airport
(20-Aug-2007)
New central ordering system simplifies buying process and reduces out-of-stock situations
(20-Aug-2007)
Visitors to the annual TFWA World Exhibition will have the chance to cycle through the beautiful local scenery in a new addition to the Cannes sports agenda
(20-Aug-2007)
Bibliothèque has been briefed with the challenge of reinvigorating Alpha Airports Group’s business-to-business image
(20-Aug-2007)
UK company will supply inflight retail services to medium- and long-haul flights
(20-Aug-2007)
The New Zealand governmental body is to investigate a complaint into the airport’s recent decision to appoint DFS Group as sole duty-free retailer
(17-Aug-2007)
Nearly half of South African authority’s profits come from non-aeronautical sources including retail
(17-Aug-2007)
New Hugo Boss shop is the focal point of an expanded fashion department in the main departures shop
(17-Aug-2007)
Airport authority Unique makes space for more shops in the check-in area
(17-Aug-2007)
New passenger terminal building is planned at Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport
(16-Aug-2007)
Over 30 high profile speakers will discuss India's emerging duty-free market at the Incredible India conference in New Delhi
(16-Aug-2007)
The Vietnamese airport’s new terminal includes specialised retail areas and will accommodate up to 10m passengers annually
(16-Aug-2007)
Facility took 10 years to finish and will contain 61 retail and food outlets
(16-Aug-2007)
China’s Civil Aviation Authority won’t grant approval to new Chinese carriers for service until 2010
(16-Aug-2007)
Virgin Atlantic Airways has implemented Novo IVC's POS system across its fleet this year with the help of inflight concessionaire Tourvest Duty Free
(16-Aug-2007)
Workers at Madrid Barajas will stop for an extra four days
(16-Aug-2007)
A giant leap from tradition as TFWA signs up ex-astronaut Neil Armstrong as keynote speaker
(16-Aug-2007)
The duty-free operator has re-issued an RFP for its supply contract
(16-Aug-2007)
Olivier Bottrie has been promoted to president travel retailing worldwide at Estée Lauder Companies
(16-Aug-2007)
South African operator sees 28% increase in earnings in the year to June
(16-Aug-2007)
UK promotions and marketing firm launches European business serving airport retailers and brands
(15-Aug-2007)
The country is one of the first to court mutual recognition of airports security standards following the recent European decision to begin bilateral discussions
(15-Aug-2007)
Court dispute with King Power affects profit for the financial third quarter
(15-Aug-2007)
Month-long event brought branded Hummer to airport
(14-Aug-2007)
Walkout set to be staged on August 14-15
(14-Aug-2007)
Booksellers' profits sets to rise thanks to "strong performance" of travel stores
(14-Aug-2007)
Fraport also believed to have an interest in UK airports
(14-Aug-2007)
A new departures lounge with more shops and restaurants is among plans to revive the fortunes of the Scottish airport
(13-Aug-2007)
Hakka and Aboriginal cultures showcased in new retail spaces
(13-Aug-2007)
Seoul Incheon and Singapore Changi tie for second place in passenger awards
(13-Aug-2007)
James McLean and Karen Fairman promoted to assistant general managers
(13-Aug-2007)
The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation finds promise in the Indian airport retail market
(13-Aug-2007)
Dublin airport was the focus of a competition investigation ahead of approval of the deal
(13-Aug-2007)
NAA Retailing opens three stores under its Fa-So-La brand at terminal one
(13-Aug-2007)
The leading drinks supplier to travel-retail will reveal some surprising findings at the inaugural European Travel Partnership Symposium in Barcelona next month
(10-Aug-2007)
Airports group BAA has defended its position following a statement issued by the Competition Commission yesterday
(10-Aug-2007)
Duty-free marked items are exception to rule
(10-Aug-2007)
Pragma Consulting to benefit from new owner’s strength in emerging markets
(10-Aug-2007)
Retail makes a strong contribution to growth in business
(9-Aug-2007)
Duty-free shops at Tokyo Haneda airport help boost business but increased competition at Narita affects sales
(9-Aug-2007)
Brands showcased as rum and vodka drinks are served to travellers going through the South terminal
(9-Aug-2007)
A rare fleet-wide cruise retail opportunity emerges, worth over $52m
(9-Aug-2007)
UK Competition Commission publishes statement detailing issues to be investigated
(8-Aug-2007)
New retail facilities included in long-term investment plan
(8-Aug-2007)
Investment in customer service training pays off for the company
(7-Aug-2007)
Retail operator hopes new home page will improve its relationship with customers
(7-Aug-2007)
The German airports group reports a 5.7% drop in profits, while earnings in its retail and properties division grows 9.5% in the second quarter
(7-Aug-2007)
Copenhagen Airports owner Macquarie Airports has downgraded full-year profit expectations at Copenhagen Kastrup, citing its decision to push ahead with its retail revamp ahead of schedule
(7-Aug-2007)
Stefanel Group chairman Giuseppe Stefanel claims that The Nuance Group has showed "important signs of improvement" in the first six months of the year
(7-Aug-2007)
The Belgian airport reports retail gains above traffic growth for the first half of 2007
(6-Aug-2007)
The travel retailer's customer service competition has rewarded the efforts of star performers
(6-Aug-2007)
Proposed cuts in duty-free allowances have been removed from the Israeli budget announced today
(3-Aug-2007)
The BAA subsidiary appoints former Superdrug and KPMG executive Jo O’Conner
(3-Aug-2007)
Egerton Capital Limited Partnership becomes the third company to grow its stake in the retailer to over 5% in the past five days
(3-Aug-2007)
The European Travel Retail Council (ETRC) has called for airport retailers in third countries to adopt a clear strategy to encourage their governments to apply for European Commission approval
(3-Aug-2007)
The group’s promotion for Bacardi Superior is set for a summer in Europe after strong results in the US
(1-Aug-2007)
The Nuance Group has revealed the new look and brand F1rst Tax and Duty Free at its new duty-free outlets at Melbourne International airport
(1-Aug-2007)
Gebr Heinemann has made another generous donation to the aviation security campaign fund