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DFNIOnline ArchivesMarch 2008 DFNIOnline News Archive
(31-Mar-2008)
The decision comes as the airport opens its new international arrivals area, which includes the largest DFS store in the Asia/Pacific region
(31-Mar-2008)
The €5.6bn ($8.9bn) purchase makes Pernod the co-leader of the global wine and spirits industry
(31-Mar-2008)
The T3 shopping area covers over 8,600sq m (92,569sq ft) and features 60 retail and food and beverage outlets
(31-Mar-2008)
The money will be used by Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Ireland to acquire a workstation to detect and diagnose heart defects
(28-Mar-2008)
The brand has launched its collection at Beijing Capital International and Shanghai Pudong International airports
(28-Mar-2008)
Operated by HMSHost, the Spanish fashion brand’s outlet is the first of its kind at a US airport
(28-Mar-2008)
The 35sq m (376sq ft) corner is the first opening for the beauty brand outside China and in global travel-retail
(28-Mar-2008)
Passengers will benefit from a wider range of books available at the stores operated by WHSmith and SSP
(27-Mar-2008)
The retailer has created an exclusive hamper worth £5,000 to mark the opening of the store
(26-Mar-2008)
Aelia’s first truly walk-through store plus outlets from Relay, Tech Airport and Elior feature in a dramatic commercial upgrade at western France’s principal airport
(26-Mar-2008)
The cross-Channel ferry operator has reported a surge in sales following the expansion of its onboard stores
(26-Mar-2008)
The elliptical Bar 5 will offer travellers a range of 12 exclusive cocktails inspired by air travel
(26-Mar-2008)
The Muji to Go outlet specialises in travel-retail and portable products from the lifestyle brand’s range
(26-Mar-2008)
The two companies will offer a selection of luxury vintage products from high-profile brands on board and online
(26-Mar-2008)
The retailer has also opened a Bruegger’s Bagels outlet to increase the US airport’s food and beverage offer
(25-Mar-2008)
The French airport is looking for tenants for one fashion and accessories outlet and a liquor and confectionery store in terminal one
(25-Mar-2008)
Sales per enplaned passenger at the US airport rose to $6.62 in December 2007
(25-Mar-2008)
The airline has decided to offer an internet sales service after a successful six-month trial
(20-Mar-2008)
Floor space and number of exhibiting companies have both increased from last year
(20-Mar-2008)
The chocolate supplier will have “The Art of the Chocolatier” stands within World Duty Free stores at London Heathrow
(19-Mar-2008)
The company was the only bidder for the 20sq m (215sq ft) outlet in the airport’s budget terminal
(19-Mar-2008)
The onboard sales technology will be rolled out across the AirAsiaX fleet at the end of the month
(19-Mar-2008)
The amount raised by the retailer will support a guide dog for life and sponsor the training of 12 other puppies for 18 months
(19-Mar-2008)
The two branded shops are located landside at Singapore Changi airport terminal two
(19-Mar-2008)
The phone operator will open stores at London Heathrow T5 and St Pancras railway station
(18-Mar-2008)
The company said that growth in revenues during the year “was driven by the airport channel”
(18-Mar-2008)
The Broward Duty Free joint venture will now operate duty-free stores at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport until 2013
(18-Mar-2008)
The luxury writing instruments retailer will have a dedicated Montblanc boutique in addition to its own branded shop
(18-Mar-2008)
The Copenhagen Kastrup store is the first owned and operated by the brand in the airport channel
(18-Mar-2008)
The stylish facility in Geneva’s transit area is JTI’s first lounge featuring its corporate identity rather than any particular brand, reflecting the company’s status as a “corporate citizen” of Geneva
(18-Mar-2008)
JSC Terminal has launched a tender through DFNIonline for retailers to occupy 700sq m of retail space in the arrivals and domestic departures areas
(17-Mar-2008)
The company will also implement a pre-ordering service for inflight duty-free shopping for the airline
(17-Mar-2008)
The shortlist for this year’s DFNI Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in the Americas includes past winners and new arrivals
(17-Mar-2008)
The Italian company is keen to expand to new regions but does not plan any acquisitions in the near future
(17-Mar-2008)
Dubai Duty Free purchasing and research manager Sharon Beecham will join Nuance-Watson in April
(14-Mar-2008)
The Heart of Cognac promotions and wall bays at top US airports have seen sales of the product double or even triple
(14-Mar-2008)
The selection of gifts includes souvenir T5 key rings and Robin Ruth London beanie hats
(14-Mar-2008)
The tobacco supplier describes Russia as a key market and claims smoking stations maximise floor space revenues
(14-Mar-2008)
The new consultancy will specialise in projects within the duty-free and travel-retail industry
(14-Mar-2008)
David Francis replaces long-standing vice-president Edouard Touma
(13-Mar-2008)
The 4x8m structure will show advertising, big events and highlights from the international catwalks
(13-Mar-2008)
Dunhill London will only be available in travel-retail at World Duty Free’s stores at Heathrow T5
(13-Mar-2008)
Hellenic Duty Free Shops unveils its short-term strategy for 2008 as it reports on a year of growth
(13-Mar-2008)
The airport’s first spa is located at terminal two’s new airside marketplace
(13-Mar-2008)
The Vizzit outlet offers fragrances, liquor, souvenirs and snacks for customers looking to make last-minute purchases
(13-Mar-2008)
The 330sq m (3,552sq ft) Schengen outlet remains unchanged in terms of size but now focuses on brand identities and an expanded offer
(13-Mar-2008)
The airport company added 7,442sq m (80,105sq ft) of commercial space and retail revenue grew 9.1% in 2007
(13-Mar-2008)
Following the success of its Société de Distribution Aéroportuaire partnership with Aelia, the airports group is looking to establish a similar venture to operate fashion outlets at Paris airports
(12-Mar-2008)
Retailers and suppliers have until April 11 to nominate the most innovative and dynamic travel-retail companies in the Asia/Pacific region
(12-Mar-2008)
The airport authority’s net retail income at UK airports for the year ended December 31 2007 was £490m ($991m)
(12-Mar-2008)
The Estonian ferry operator is to add 2,200sq m of retail space on board two new ferries sailing between Tallinn and Helsinki later this year
(12-Mar-2008)
Other watch suppliers including Emporio Armani, Burberry Endurance and Casio will launch timepieces at T5
(12-Mar-2008)
Travel-retail veteran Trevor Moore will take on the role from April 1, replacing Brian Smith
(12-Mar-2008)
The appointment of Hong Kong International airport commercial director Hans Bakker underlines the group’s big commercial ambitions
(11-Mar-2008)
The ambassadors of Croatia, Uruguay and Mauritius met with Frank O’Connell to discuss the EU mutual recognition scheme for LAGs
(11-Mar-2008)
Customers can go interactive and experience latest and upcoming Sony technologies
(11-Mar-2008)
The liquor distributor has been appointed by wine importer Raisin Social to handle its South African products in duty-free
(11-Mar-2008)
Alan Magan and Toni McDonald have been appointed to new positions at Runway Duty Free Domodedovo
(11-Mar-2008)
The Dutch group will advise the Chinese airport on the operational management of retail and food and beverage operations
(11-Mar-2008)
The 29,000sq ft (2,695sq m) outlet has been designed by UK consultancy JHP
(10-Mar-2008)
Mark Riches and Peter Williams give their initial comments on Autogrill\'s acquisition of World Duty Free and half of Aldeasa
(10-Mar-2008)
The leathergoods brand has also launched an exclusive duty-free collection for airport locations
(10-Mar-2008)
Enrique Girones has been appointed marketing vice-president responsible for duty-free in the Americas and Caribbean
(10-Mar-2008)
The Americas feature highly on Maxxium’s priority list for its Absolut Mango roll-out
(10-Mar-2008)
European Parliament president Hans-Gert Pöttering will deliver the keynote address at the event
(10-Mar-2008)
The retailer is starting its operations at Mumbai with an arrivals outlet, to be followed by departures stores in the next few days
(10-Mar-2008)
World Duty Free, Aldeasa and Alpha Airports united as Autogrill celebrates double deal
(7-Mar-2008)
The experienced airport manager is to join Abu Dhabi Airports Co as CEO as the company begins an ambitious redevelopment of the emirate’s airports
(7-Mar-2008)
Torbjörn Norrud and Michaela Weckman have been appointed to the company’s Nordic sales team
(7-Mar-2008)
Long-standing vice-president worldwide duty-free to retire after 30 years at the company
(7-Mar-2008)
DFNI presents a pictorial review of last week\'s DFNI Big Top Ball, which raised money for Our Lady\'s Children\'s Hospital in Crumlin
(7-Mar-2008)
The beauty brand’s shop-in-shop within the World Duty Free store was designed by Sheridan & Co
(7-Mar-2008)
The retailer achieved a 30% sales increase last year, and looks set for strong growth this year after solid first-quarter results
(7-Mar-2008)
The company will now operate the duty-free stores at Tampa International airport until September 2015
(7-Mar-2008)
The “Duty Free Locker” will enable customers to store their products on departure and pick them up when they return
(6-Mar-2008)
The luggage and travel accessories concept will complement the airport’s fashion offer in the “Les Galleries” landside shopping area
(6-Mar-2008)
The Swedish retailer and distributor will operate shops on the recently-merged Fjord Line and MasterFerries, and in Tallinn port, as well as sourcing product for a new Norwegian ferry line
(6-Mar-2008)
Travellers who purchase Ballantine’s products can win a golfing trip to Korea and Scotland and limited edition prizes
(6-Mar-2008)
The whisky brand’s Success is a Journey campaign, which gave away a Mercedes SL600, has completed a successful run at Dubai Duty Free
(6-Mar-2008)
Hans Fluri has previously worked for Philip Morris, where he was responsible for the global duty-free business
(6-Mar-2008)
The plan aims to increase the terminal’s handling capacity to 7m passengers a year, with no immediate changes to retail
(6-Mar-2008)
The operation posts a 7.76% increase in sales driven by passenger growth, Bahrain’s Formula One Grand Prix and successful marketing initiatives
(6-Mar-2008)
The retailer has secured five-year contracts to operate Coach, Bvlgari and Chocolate Box outlets at London Heathrow terminal five
(5-Mar-2008)
The news agency reports that Aelia owner Lagardère Services placed a binding bid ahead of the March 3 deadline
(5-Mar-2008)
The airport is due to issue RFPs for two airside speciality retail concession areas in the spring
(5-Mar-2008)
Birmingham airport head of market development commercial Ray Savage is to leave the company after 10 years’ service
(5-Mar-2008)
The retailer appoints Shaw Rodrigues to a new key role as T5’s opening nears
(4-Mar-2008)
The retailer has partnered with Hope and Greenwood to offer a travel-retail exclusive Bumper Box at Heathrow T5
(4-Mar-2008)
The enlargement of the airport’s duty-free offer is part of its preparations to become a regional hub
(4-Mar-2008)
Sales at the airport’s self-operated duty-free stores posted a marginal decline last year amid a shift in passenger demographics
(4-Mar-2008)
The first 250 travellers who purchase Hot Diamonds jewellery at Heathrow T5 will get the collectable limited edition charm
(4-Mar-2008)
The Canadian government’s budget has omitted recommendations for the national Excise Act to be amended to allow for airport arrivals duty-free shops
(4-Mar-2008)
The contract for a 28sq m (301sq ft) landside outlet at Changi T2 is due to start in July
(3-Mar-2008)
The airport group’s retail revenue was up by 7.9% compared with 2006, according to its preliminary results
(3-Mar-2008)
Sales of Belvédère Duty Free’s core vodka brand grew by 45% in duty-free and 64% in duty-paid areas in 2007
(3-Mar-2008)
The two companies will cooperate to serve Condor Ferries’ exclusive supply agreement for fragrances and cosmetics
(3-Mar-2008)
DFNI will be able to reveal the exact sum raised for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin later this week after a well-supported Charity Ball on February 29