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DFNIOnline ArchivesJanuary 2008 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Jan-2008)
The mobile phone provider is to open its debut airport store at the new terminal
(31-Jan-2008)
The space is the first luxury fashion showcase at HKIA’s East Hall and offers an exclusive travel kit to passengers
(31-Jan-2008)
The event will take place on a Tallink-Sija cruise line between Stockholm and Helsinki in May
(31-Jan-2008)
DFNIonline regrets to announce the passing away of the well-loved president and CEO of pearl jeweller Crisali
(30-Jan-2008)
Aer Rianta International has pledged $5,930 to help Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children
(29-Jan-2008)
Imene Kabani will replace her as marketing assistant
(29-Jan-2008)
The bar will feature specially-created drinks made from Diageo brands and a bespoke light installation
(29-Jan-2008)
Four new senior vice-presidents join the company’s executive management team
(29-Jan-2008)
The sale of retail arm World Duty Free and other property could alleviate the airport authority’s financial concerns
(28-Jan-2008)
The duty-free stores association has pledged $2,500 to help Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children
(28-Jan-2008)
Five outlets are located in the duty-free area and the remaining 13 are in the duty-free mall extension
(28-Jan-2008)
The “Go Crackers” promotion increased sales by 44% between November and January
(28-Jan-2008)
The Duty Free Americas subsidiary said it aims to expand its spirits portfolio with the purchase
(28-Jan-2008)
The company’s performance was boosted by double-digit growth at HMSHost and Aldeasa
(25-Jan-2008)
Rett Syndrome Research Trust and the CEW Foundation to receive sizeable donations
(25-Jan-2008)
Only one week left to choose the top travel retailers, suppliers and airport authorities of the year
(25-Jan-2008)
Three new shops and a restaurant have opened at the airport in January
(25-Jan-2008)
The tobacco supplier has been informed by the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission that its offer for Altadis has become unconditional
(25-Jan-2008)
The 20sq m (215sq ft) outlet will be located in the airport’s budget terminal departure/transit lounge
(25-Jan-2008)
The UK brewer has accepted a £7.8bn ($15.4bn) offer from Carlsberg and Heineken joint venture Sunrise Acquisitions Limited
(25-Jan-2008)
The landside retail area connects the airport buildings to car parks, car hire companies and public transport
(25-Jan-2008)
Airport authority PEAS is seeking duty-free suppliers for the shops at Skopje and Ohrid airports
(24-Jan-2008)
New directive increases duty-free allowances for travellers entering the EU from third countries
(24-Jan-2008)
Strong duty-free sales in Europe and Asia contributed to a 5.9% increase in net sales
(24-Jan-2008)
The meeting will take place during the 17th ACI Europe Airport Trading Conference in Verona
(24-Jan-2008)
Nuance-Watson (HK) celebrates the opening of a travel-retail first with a make-up catwalk show
(24-Jan-2008)
The 34sq m (365sq ft) outlet will be located at the terminal two departure/transit lounge south level two
(24-Jan-2008)
The operator’s first three shops at Vilnius International airport will offer liquor, wines, fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and tobacco products
(24-Jan-2008)
The retailer beat competition from Ermenegildo Zegna Far East and Luxury Ventures to win the tender
(24-Jan-2008)
Hairabedian joined the company in 1999 and will play a key role in demand planning in addition to his other duties
(24-Jan-2008)
The €1.15bn ($1.68bn) deal includes the YSL, Boucheron, Roger & Gallet, Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta and Ermenegildo Zegna brands
(23-Jan-2008)
The cashmere specialist says sales with the airline have been “well ahead of expectations”
(23-Jan-2008)
The Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia scent has been created by creative director Aerin Lauder
(23-Jan-2008)
Philippe Hautrive joins the retail operator from parent company Lagardère Services
(23-Jan-2008)
Regional retailer scoops three-year contract at Abu Dhabi International airport
(22-Jan-2008)
The awards recognise the top travel retailers, suppliers and airport authority of the year
(22-Jan-2008)
Robert O’Meara has previously worked for Aéroports de Paris and with the European Commission
(22-Jan-2008)
The seasonal outlet within the main duty-free shop offers tailored beauty advice and free hand massages
(22-Jan-2008)
A temporary plaza in T3 and a permanent area between terminals two and three will add 3,000sq m (32,291sq ft) of new retail space
(21-Jan-2008)
A new stage in the evolution of DFNI’s electronic services is set to begin as DFNIonline.com launches on January 22
(21-Jan-2008)
The 700sq ft (65sq m) store will offer branded clothing, collectibles, accessories, gifts and souvenirs for motorsport fans
(21-Jan-2008)
The owners of retail operator Franklin and Wilson Airport Concessions are accused of tax evasion
(18-Jan-2008)
The retailer has created a new position and changed the focus of another to improve its inflight service
(18-Jan-2008)
Stand sales have already exceeded the final number sold last year
(17-Jan-2008)
The operator has been granted exclusive distribution rights for the brand in the Maldives for three years
(17-Jan-2008)
The company has gained new space in Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai
(17-Jan-2008)
The leathergoods manufacturer already produces and distributes bags and luggage for Porsche Design
(17-Jan-2008)
The sales manager has been with Dufri International for eight years and was praised as “one of the driving forces” at the company
(16-Jan-2008)
EU transport commissioner Jacques Barrot is asked to fast-track the recognition of security standards in third countries
(16-Jan-2008)
Retailers claim the decision could have a severe impact on their business
(16-Jan-2008)
The shop offers FIFA-branded fashionwear, World Cup memorabilia and adidas clothing
(16-Jan-2008)
The airport authority expects commercial revenue to represent half of its total income by 2010
(16-Jan-2008)
The retailer is said to have welcomed 13m travellers last year
(16-Jan-2008)
Successor has yet to be appointed by the retailer
(16-Jan-2008)
The first Absolut vodka launched exclusively in duty-free will now be available in domestic markets
(15-Jan-2008)
Travel-retail will not be directly affected by any possible changes, ETRC warns
(15-Jan-2008)
Total turnover in 2007 grew by 11.4% compared with the previous year to SFr435m ($398m)
(14-Jan-2008)
One-week promotion includes a full-scale Ferrari replica car, a race track simulator and educational panels on F1 history
(14-Jan-2008)
Indian housewife becomes first woman to win top prize in the retailer’s monthly draw
(14-Jan-2008)
The retailer secured an extra 850sq m (9,149sq ft) and reported that sales doubled in 2007
(14-Jan-2008)
Three new directors join the board of the Canadian border operators' association
(14-Jan-2008)
The new €55m ($81.8m) facility will be self-funding due to the additional retail income that it will generate
(14-Jan-2008)
Connoisseur Bar will offer customers exclusive new malts and tasting sessions by specially trained experts
(14-Jan-2008)
The 30sq m (322sq ft) flagship store opened on January 17 at Hong Kong International airport
(14-Jan-2008)
Sales of the brand rose by 80% in 2007 after the opening of its first travel-retail flagship in Asia at Hong Kong International airport
(14-Jan-2008)
The 307sq ft (28sq m) landside outlet is the company’s second retail location at an airport
(13-Jan-2008)
Border operators attending the twenty-third annual Frontier Duty Free Association convention discuss moves to increase awareness among Canadian travellers
(10-Jan-2008)
News agency Reuters says Spanish company Ferrovial plans to sell its World Duty Free business by the end of March
(10-Jan-2008)
Autogrill Group is to strengthen its presence in Asia through American division HMSHost
(9-Jan-2008)
The opening coincided with the launch of a shopping promotion at all three terminals to run until February 29
(9-Jan-2008)
Ciccolini has five years’ experience of the wine industry
(9-Jan-2008)
The retailer boasts having “the best confectionery shop at the world’s best airport” and opens the first Asia/Pacific La Perla airport boutique
(9-Jan-2008)
Talks with shortlisted companies are continuing and should take another four to six weeks, according to the airport
(9-Jan-2008)
The fragrances and cosmetics brands of the LVMH group increase their contributions to the ETRC LAGs campaign to €50,000
(8-Jan-2008)
France’s second biggest regional airport is seeking tenants for three speciality shops
(8-Jan-2008)
The concessionaire has reported sales above forecasts for its first year of operation on the airline
(8-Jan-2008)
The Swedish company buys back the pre-order production facility it set up in 1996
(8-Jan-2008)
The retailer and its local partner have promised to bring globally recognised brands and local flavour to the airport
(4-Jan-2008)
The former L’Oréal Luxury Products Division travel-retail director Asia Pacific took up the new role on December 17
(4-Jan-2008)
The new onboard sales technology will be rolled out across the airline’s fleet from April
(3-Jan-2008)
Non-aeronautical revenues are the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event
(3-Jan-2008)
New legislation could force retailers to attract more foreign customers or lose their licences
(3-Jan-2008)
The former Georg Jensen global travel-retail manager will be replaced by Casper Freddie
(3-Jan-2008)
The €55m ($80.9m) extension to the existing terminal’s north-western corner is subject to planning permission
(2-Jan-2008)
President Arroyo has ruled that fees were redundant as the stores already pay a proportion of their profits to the Department of Tourism
(2-Jan-2008)
Preliminary work has begun on legislation to lower inbound and outbound tobacco allowances, according to unconfirmed press reports
(2-Jan-2008)
Passengers will no longer be able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage to reduce the risk of fires
(2-Jan-2008)
The airport retailer noted a sales increase of 24% over the previous year
(2-Jan-2008)
Airport officials say the demand is more than five times the number of retail and food and beverage concession spaces available
(2-Jan-2008)
The owner of Buenos Aires Ezeiza airport authority AA2000 secures the 11-year management concession for the airport and its duty-free shop
(2-Jan-2008)
Over a quarter of all retail sales at the airport were made in the eight shops operated by theme parks including Disney and Universal