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DFNIOnline ArchivesDecember 2007 DFNIOnline News Archive
(21-Dec-2007)
Travel-retail Fair Payment Alliance welcomes victory against the high costs agreed by banks and passed on to retailers
(21-Dec-2007)
SE Duty Free Trading has been ordered to vacate the premises following a dispute with Namibia Airports Company
(21-Dec-2007)
The retailer recorded record daily sales of $12.8m on December 20, when it offered a 24% discount on all products except for gold and electronics
(21-Dec-2007)
Francisco Heredia and Martín Leal join Daniel Montero on the board of the duty-free trade association for 2008-09
(21-Dec-2007)
The country’s government plans to remodel Bulgaria’s border checkpoints to comply with European standards
(20-Dec-2007)
Armenia, Canada, Israel, Macedonia, Malaysia and Mauritius join the confirmed list of countries applying for recognition of their LAGs security standards
(20-Dec-2007)
The new main store spread over 2,500sq m (26,909sq ft) and is the largest duty-free outlet in Europe
(20-Dec-2007)
Andre Cohen has previously worked for Timberland, Swatch Group and LVMH in Asia
(20-Dec-2007)
Of the ten original proposals, seven failed qualify for the second stage of the tender process at Singapore Changi airport
(20-Dec-2007)
The Indulgent Tasting Experience promotion increased sales of Chivas Regal 18yo in November by 214%
(19-Dec-2007)
The new branding, attenza, reflects a passion for service, says the company
(19-Dec-2007)
The outlet at the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel is the third Vertu outlet operated by the retailer in the region
(19-Dec-2007)
Singapore Changi airport launches tender for landside mid-price fashion concession at terminal two
(18-Dec-2007)
Aelia and Aéroports de Paris joint venture Société de Distribution Aéroportuaire and L’Oréal Luxury Products International win three awards each
(18-Dec-2007)
Among the services that will be available at the new store are seasonal flu vaccinations and dedicated consulting rooms
(18-Dec-2007)
The retailer continues its tradition of celebrating its anniversary, on December 20, with big discount days
(18-Dec-2007)
Travel retailer will create the “Via Mizner” boulevard of shops inspired by Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
(18-Dec-2007)
Women’s fashion outlet Noa Noa and a second Starbucks coffee shop are located airside at terminal two
(18-Dec-2007)
Huge victory will generate over $1.44bn in sales, says Aer Rianta International
(17-Dec-2007)
The airport operator’s new joint venture aims to build and operate airports in Central and South America
(17-Dec-2007)
Airside revenues registered growth of 20.8% in November compared to the same month in 2006
(17-Dec-2007)
CBR’s 34 speciality retail outlets at nine US airports and an additional seven points of sale at four airports to be acquired
(17-Dec-2007)
The deal represents the first private equity investment in a Chinese airport by a foreign airport
(17-Dec-2007)
He will take the position from January 1 and develop the brand’s positioning and development in the region
(17-Dec-2007)
One of the world’s biggest investors in airport retail concessionaires extends its portfolio, acquiring the North American news and gifts retailer
(17-Dec-2007)
Beauty and liquor are among the categories to have benefited from a festive surge at World Duty Free’s outlets
(14-Dec-2007)
The service is on a six-month trial period within WDF’s main store at the North terminal
(14-Dec-2007)
Retail expansion is part of the consortium’s plans for Tasmania’s main airport
(14-Dec-2007)
Beijing Capital International airport is reducing prices on 8,600 items sold in terminals one and two by up to 40%
(14-Dec-2007)
The outlet will be located at Kuala Lumpur International airport satellite building of the international arrivals and departures hall
(14-Dec-2007)
The new outlet is scheduled to open in March 2008 at Hong Kong International airport terminal one
(13-Dec-2007)
The travel retailer has unveiled The Balvenie Single Cask 1970 malt whisky exclusive and the 191 bottles produced will only be available at Aelia outlets
(13-Dec-2007)
The tobacco supplier claims that anticipating travellers’ needs and innovation are key objectives
(13-Dec-2007)
Aer Rianta International general manager Kosovo Iain Forrest is to leave his post on December 31 to join Dufry Group
(13-Dec-2007)
Sharaf DG is to operate Abu Dhabi Duty Free’s electronics concession from early next year
(13-Dec-2007)
A German man is recovering from alcohol poisoning after drinking one litre of vodka rather than have it confiscated on transfer
(13-Dec-2007)
The country is the first to receive recognised status according to European Commission regulations
(12-Dec-2007)
The new F1RST Tax and Duty Free fascia replaces the Downtown Duty Free branding
(12-Dec-2007)
The Aldeasa international director will take office in January 2007
(11-Dec-2007)
A new appointment and management reshuffle as retailer prepares to launch new retail brands
(11-Dec-2007)
Harding Bros has introduced 5,000sq ft (464sq m) of retail space at The Royal Arcade on board Cunard Line’s newly-launched Queen Victoria cruiseship
(11-Dec-2007)
The airport authority will offer consumers complimentary light therapy sessions at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly airports later this month to fend off winter blues and jet lag
(10-Dec-2007)
Kompas MTS claims the dismantling of checkpoints in preparation for Slovenia’s entrance into the Schengen zone are blocking its shops
(10-Dec-2007)
The company plans to close its duty-free electronics store at the airport to negotiate a better deal
(7-Dec-2007)
Old and new exhibitors alike have already signed up to take part in the region’s largest duty-free show
(7-Dec-2007)
The company has officially started its search for outstanding staff, who will be recognized at the Alpha Asia Heroes gala ceremony next March
(6-Dec-2007)
The airports group adds a touch of French style to its Christmas catalogue with the help of one of the country’s top fashion designers
(6-Dec-2007)
The new system will allow companies to pay VAT centrally, with revenue authorities distributing tax to the countries where it was incurred
(6-Dec-2007)
The measures would exempt visitors to Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu from duties and VAT
(6-Dec-2007)
Rowena Burns is to depart from the group to take a role at Manchester-based commercial property company Bruntwood
(6-Dec-2007)
The UK retailer’s dedicated high-quality food concept will be operated by leading travel caterer SSP’s UK airports division
(5-Dec-2007)
Arnaud Champenois has taken over from Nina Wegner as L’Oréal Luxury Products International Prestige and Collections marketing manager
(5-Dec-2007)
The brand is available on the Danish market for the first time at Gebr Heinemann’s new tax-free store at Copenhagen Kastrup airport
(5-Dec-2007)
The Travel Free Shop at the Selb-Aš border crossing offers liquor, tobacco, fragrances and fashion products
(5-Dec-2007)
Customers who make duty-free purchases at Cochin International airport will get a chance to win 24ct gold coins
(5-Dec-2007)
BAA global retail and World Duty Free managing director Mark Riches confirms BAA International will continue to expand in the US and will not be sold as part of the WDF deal
(4-Dec-2007)
The first Techshowcase store at an airport is set to open on December 6
(4-Dec-2007)
The two events will be combined at the TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore this year to replace Gate One
(4-Dec-2007)
Increases in regional passenger traffic for the first half of the year were three times the world average
(4-Dec-2007)
Wisa Group will introduce 1,200sq m (12,912sq ft) of duty-free space in Mexico City airport terminal two in February
(4-Dec-2007)
The company has finally verified that BAA owner Grupo Ferrovial has put it on the market following a strategic review of its non-core assets
(4-Dec-2007)
The new outlet operated by their joint venture Société de Distribution Aéroportuaire will offer liquor, tobacco, fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and fine food products
(4-Dec-2007)
The country will implement the security standards recommended by the ICAO on January 1
(3-Dec-2007)
An industry initiative to refund passengers for confiscated duty-free liquids was debated during the Middle East Duty Free Association conference in Dubai
(3-Dec-2007)
The travel retailer has opened The Plaza department store and Watson’s pharmaceutical outlet in the landside departures hall
(3-Dec-2007)
The airport authority plans to improve its retail business, according to The Edge Daily