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DFNIOnline ArchivesNovember 2007 DFNIOnline News Archive
(30-Nov-2007)
The company has extended its existing contract with airport authority SEA Aeroporti di Milano from 2020 until at least 2041
(30-Nov-2007)
HDS Retail Asia Pacific has redesigned the outlet after securing the contract to operate the store for a further three years
(30-Nov-2007)
The company has opened eight Relay stores and a Virgin shop in Shanghai Hongqiao International airport, marking its first foray into mainland China
(30-Nov-2007)
Work on the new single-level terminal will enable Paphos International airport in Cyprus to serve 2.7m passengers a year
(30-Nov-2007)
Two Beaches TravelMarts, two Dunkin’ Donuts and a 10-Minute Manicure shop are due to open next year
(29-Nov-2007)
The two companies teamed up earlier this month to run the two-day outward bounds training event, Go Johnnie Go, in Sri Lanka
(29-Nov-2007)
Pinky Vodka was launched exclusively with travel retailer this month
(28-Nov-2007)
The government will begin the privatisation process next year
(28-Nov-2007)
The companies have signed a deal to produce men’s and women’s personal care products to be sold at Brooks Brothers outlets and international duty-free stores
(28-Nov-2007)
Sales increased by 19.6% at Hellenic Duty Free Shops during the first nine months of 2007 despite the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU
(28-Nov-2007)
The former regional marketing manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa will strive to increase and develop the profile of the company in other parts of the world
(27-Nov-2007)
DFS has confirmed it has been awarded the duty-free contract at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport as the second highest bidder for the contract
(27-Nov-2007)
The Irish children’s hospital and research centre—nominated by a popular travel retailer—will be the beneficiary of next year’s ball on February 29
(26-Nov-2007)
Local reports suggest the airport may already have cancelled the contract after the partners sought to re-value the contract
(26-Nov-2007)
DFS Group is aiming to acquire all shares and assets of The Nuance Group’s New Zealand subsidiary Regency Duty Free
(26-Nov-2007)
Duty-free shops can operate on the airport territory according to the decree
(26-Nov-2007)
The travel retailer and beauty house have joined forces to run a Christmas initiative to benefit the Singapore Children’s Society
(26-Nov-2007)
Three more countries join the list of those seeking approval of their airport security measures to allow passengers to transfer at European airports with their liquid purchases
(23-Nov-2007)
The Baltic and East European Conference focused on the main challenges faced by airports, retailers and suppliers in the region
(23-Nov-2007)
The opening of the two shops coincides with the launch of Tiger Airways’ first flight between Melbourne and Gold Coast airports
(23-Nov-2007)
The duty-free beauty operator will open its first local market fragrance store at Malaysian casino resort Genting Highlands next month
(22-Nov-2007)
The 145sq m (1,560sq ft) shop is the brand’s largest airport outlet
(22-Nov-2007)
Customers can also enjoy various promotions around the airport and purchase products at reduced prices
(22-Nov-2007)
New store openings and contracts as well as sales promotion campaigns lift retail sales
(22-Nov-2007)
British fashion brand’s new store will feature a business bar showing the latest reports from the London stock market
(22-Nov-2007)
Recent developments at Birmingham and Dublin airports helped Alpha Retail win the Airport Operators Association award for Best Retailer
(21-Nov-2007)
The outlet is set to boost the company's fortunes in Africa in the second half of 2007 along with new outlets at Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh airport terminal two, which opened in September
(21-Nov-2007)
The airport expects the arrivals project to help it meet some of its “core objectives” for retail
(21-Nov-2007)
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has revealed its position on BAA’s possible sale of WDF, stating it is “not minded to intervene” in such a transaction and proposed some of the sale criteria
(20-Nov-2007)
The Swiss retailer has joined the campaign to defend duty-free sales under the current security regime
(20-Nov-2007)
Over 200 guests celebrated the opening of Boss’s refurbished outlet - its biggest European airport shop - in the landside area of terminal one
(20-Nov-2007)
The travel retailer has diversified from its traditional duty-free business by securing a retail agreement with Center Parcs at four UK villages
(20-Nov-2007)
Dan Curran has taken the newly-created role at the travel retailer
(20-Nov-2007)
Max Box kiosks will offer passengers a range of digital services
(19-Nov-2007)
The airport authority has issued a request for proposals for retail concessions at its new terminal where it plans to double the retail space
(19-Nov-2007)
The duty-free operator has revealed plans to open a store at Ras Al Khaimah airport and other locations in the emirate
(19-Nov-2007)
Privatisation process is due to be completed by December 2008
(19-Nov-2007)
The airport hopes to generate traffic of more than 2m passengers a year through its domestic and international terminals
(19-Nov-2007)
Airport treats visitors to music workshop in the Capi electronics store and a party to mark reopening of renovated shopping centre
(19-Nov-2007)
The airport sent more than 300 tender documents to interested companies, most of which returned submissions
(16-Nov-2007)
The travel retailer plans to introduce a new beauty concept at Heathrow T1 designed to accommodate new and niche brands and premium skincare and well-being products
(16-Nov-2007)
Mac Cosmetics sparkles with Antiquitease promotion at London Heathrow airport terminal three
(16-Nov-2007)
The group has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 560,000sq ft (52,045sq m) luxury mall near Seoul
(16-Nov-2007)
The new facility at Queen Alia International airport will cover 85,000sq m (914,932sq ft) and is scheduled to open in 2010
(16-Nov-2007)
Turnover from the airport retailer was up 15.5% to €159m ($232.6m) in the nine months to September
(15-Nov-2007)
Non-aviation revenues were up 16.2% to €96.5m ($141m) in the nine months to September
(15-Nov-2007)
The Nuance Group is to add a new fashion concept featuring casual lifestyle brands Quiksilver and Roxy to its landside shopping offer at Geneva airport
(15-Nov-2007)
The shop will offer a bespoke tie-making service and exhibit accessories designed by fashion students
(15-Nov-2007)
Hamila Duty Free has introduced its own-brand luxury menswear line Your True Heritage at its new diplomatic store near Tunis Carthage airport
(14-Nov-2007)
Eric Tarral succeeds Vincent Boinay in the position
(14-Nov-2007)
Retailer to sell 60% stake acquired in 2004
(14-Nov-2007)
TechFest will include product demonstrations, displays and giveaways
(14-Nov-2007)
Overall retail income for the airports group up 4.5% to £493m ($1.02bn)
(13-Nov-2007)
Airside sales register dramatic increase of 14.3% while landside turnover grows only 2%
(13-Nov-2007)
The retailer’s Perfumes & Cosmetics outlet was the first store to start operations at the airport on time
(13-Nov-2007)
Fuel for Life fragrance achieve more than S$200,000 ($138,100) in sales over three weeks
(13-Nov-2007)
Two key appointments follow the retirement of finance and commercial director Tim Braithwaite
(12-Nov-2007)
The opening of the new S3 terminal at Paris Charles de Gaulle lifts commercial revenues
(12-Nov-2007)
The store is the fifth concession awarded to the retail operator at the airport
(12-Nov-2007)
Growth in revenues in the first nine months of 2007 “was driven by the airport channel”, according to the Italian group
(9-Nov-2007)
Due to open on January 9, the new terminal will increase the airport’s retail space by over 70%
(9-Nov-2007)
The opening of pier F at Toronto Lester B Pearson airport terminal one boosted revenues by 7.4% in the nine months to September 30
(9-Nov-2007)
New Schengen store follows the opening of the retailer’s largest French multi-category outlet at the airport in September
(8-Nov-2007)
Travel-retail operations in Europe and Asia help to boost the company’s profits
(8-Nov-2007)
Organisers claim the fifth edition of the event will be the biggest yet
(8-Nov-2007)
Increase in airside space is part of a £7.5m ($15.8m) investment to increase passenger capacity
(7-Nov-2007)
Partial takeover offer will now be evaluated by the airport’s board
(7-Nov-2007)
The gourmet coffee shop is part of an initiative to help students and young adults develop vocational skills
(7-Nov-2007)
The retailer will now operate stores at the airport until 2022
(7-Nov-2007)
James Cherry is president and CEO of Aéroports de Montreal
(7-Nov-2007)
The retailer presented a portfolio of new concepts for four spaces at terminal three
(6-Nov-2007)
Alpha-operated bar has been redeveloped “to match the needs of the airport’s increasing number of travellers”
(6-Nov-2007)
Christmas market will offer German handicrafts for passengers and visitors
(6-Nov-2007)
Andy Lane was previously travel-retail director at Whyte & Mackay
(6-Nov-2007)
ABN AMRO Insurance CEO and chairman becomes new board member
(6-Nov-2007)
New president and director and chief financial officer for Airports of Thailand (AoT) announced
(5-Nov-2007)
The new concessions at the airport’s domestic terminal and transborder area include news, gift and speciality outlets
(5-Nov-2007)
Duty-free operators in the country have requested that the government moves on the liquids issue
(5-Nov-2007)
The Sakal Group-owned company is to operate the duty-free store at Ovda for another five years
(5-Nov-2007)
Retailer Flemingo International will manage the arrivals and departures outlets
(2-Nov-2007)
The retailer will open a Grand Prix F1 store in terminal two departure/transit lounge north
(2-Nov-2007)
Terminal building extension would include new retail units
(2-Nov-2007)
Canadian land border duty-free sales in September fell compared with the same month last year, while airport duty-free sales showed growth
(2-Nov-2007)
Initial building phase will include a 105,000sq ft (9,754sq m) terminal with eight gates
(2-Nov-2007)
International flights at Gwangju International airport will be relocated to Muan
(2-Nov-2007)
The liquor and wine distributor now ranks second in global volume in travel-retail
(1-Nov-2007)
UK airport retail managing director Colin Hargrave is to depart from airports group BAA at the end of April
(1-Nov-2007)
The airport’s managing board reversed the decision made in August to terminate the contract with the retailer