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DFNIOnline ArchivesApril 2008 DFNIOnline News Archive
(30-Apr-2008)
The new director of business for Scandinavia aims to build the Portland brand in the region
(30-Apr-2008)
The airport authority is offering a brand name concession covering 21sq m (226sq ft) at T2’s departure/check-in hall north
(30-Apr-2008)
Ian Smart takes over from Andrew Folson as business development manager based in London
(30-Apr-2008)
Airport authority Aéroports de Paris will unveil the new 2,200sq m (23,680sq ft) retail facilities in July
(29-Apr-2008)
Active World, Chomel and Mini Toons have won concessions at Singapore Changi airport terminal two
(29-Apr-2008)
The SkyMiles Store offers travel-related products and gives customers the chance to win air miles
(29-Apr-2008)
The $23bn deal will create a confectionery monolith with annual sales in excess of $27.4bn
(29-Apr-2008)
Local reports suggest the authority appears willing to settle its dispute with King Power International Group Thailand at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport
(28-Apr-2008)
The airport achieved a 20% increase in retail sales last year, driven by the refurbishment of Nuance’s outlets and the introduction of its SWIFT concept
(28-Apr-2008)
European Travel Retail Council president Frank O’Connell has met ambassadors to discuss the process for European recognition of liquids security standards at the three countries’ airports
(28-Apr-2008)
The new concept will showcase a selection of the supplier’s whisky, gin and vodka brands
(28-Apr-2008)
Duty-free and landside stores at Tokyo Narita and Haneda airports are taking part in the promotion
(25-Apr-2008)
The agency will review the layout and product mix of the airport’s existing retail offer
(24-Apr-2008)
Eight airside outlets and three landside stores covering 1,600sq m (17,222sq ft) are being added to the retailer’s portfolio at Zürich airport
(24-Apr-2008)
The new terminal features heavily in the nominations for the annual DFNI Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in Asia/Pacific
(24-Apr-2008)
The sales technology company attributes the growth in revenue to factors including several inflight retail contracts
(24-Apr-2008)
The retailer has opened nine shops totaling 1,000sq m at the third busiest airport in China after signing a five-year contract there last year
(24-Apr-2008)
The 2,915sq ft store in Hong Kong International airport’s West Hall is the airport’s largest stand-alone boutique, and Gucci’s largest airport outlet
(24-Apr-2008)
The legal decision regarding the retailer’s dispute with Airports of Thailand at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport is due on April 25, with the retailer expecting a favourable outcome
(24-Apr-2008)
The Italian owner of World Duty Free, Alpha Airports Group and Aldeasa has said the next three years will be focused on reorganising the company after its acquisition drive
(23-Apr-2008)
The $39.5bn project includes a new terminal building and a satellite town to be built next to the airport
(23-Apr-2008)
The new board will consist of 12 members with three-year tenures appointed by the company’s shareholders
(23-Apr-2008)
The company has opened a dedicated office for the Middle East and Asia/Pacific region in Hong Kong
(23-Apr-2008)
The 2009 edition of the popular DFNI Charity Ball will be held on February 27 at the Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel in London. The beneficiary will be announced at a later date
(22-Apr-2008)
The airport authority said a strong increase in non-aeronautical revenues such as retail were at the heart of its first-quarter results
(22-Apr-2008)
The airport said it will continue to pursue the development of non-aviation revenues this year
(22-Apr-2008)
The company’s ownership of seven UK airports may not be in the best interests of passengers and airlines, according to the UK Competition Commission
(22-Apr-2008)
The Chinese island province’s State Council hopes to attract tourists with enticing shopping opportunities
(21-Apr-2008)
The limited-edition bottle of Ricard will be available in May exclusively at the French retailer’s stores
(21-Apr-2008)
The company’s products are now available at Kiev Boryspil International airport through ARI subsidiary Kyiv Duty Free
(21-Apr-2008)
Prices of more than 350 retail and food products have been reduced by an average of 25% since the new terminal two opened last month, according to reports
(21-Apr-2008)
Matt King has been named president of Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services
(19-Apr-2008)
The new outlet will join the ones already open at Dallas Fort Worth, Miami International and Oakland International airports
(18-Apr-2008)
The Australian airport’s income from retail grew by 6.6% to A$47m ($44.1m) in the first quarter of 2008
(18-Apr-2008)
The Sunglass Hut and Johnston & Murphy outlets opened at the end of March at American Airlines’ terminal B
(18-Apr-2008)
The 1,734sq ft (161sq m) outlet will be located in the airport’s JetBlue Airways terminal five
(18-Apr-2008)
The €37m ($58.7m) refurbishment includes 180sq m (1,937sq ft) of new retail space and a contemporary restaurant
(18-Apr-2008)
The Italian eyewear company has signed an exclusive deal to produce and distribute Stella McCartney sunglasses worldwide
(17-Apr-2008)
Tallink Silja Line Duty Free Sales purchasing director Magnus Skjörshammer replaces House of Prince international sales director Tage Juul-Christensen on the association’s board
(17-Apr-2008)
The Italian jewellery brand will have 10sq m (107sq ft) within a fashion and accessories store at the new contact pier
(17-Apr-2008)
The Malaysian retailer aims to grow sales in the category by 15% in 2008 compared with last year
(17-Apr-2008)
Airport operator Infratil attributed the good performance to improved passenger spend rates and new store openings
(17-Apr-2008)
The developer Subang SkyPark is investing Rm35m ($11m) in major renovation works of terminal three
(17-Apr-2008)
The 25sq m (269sq ft) airside outlet is operated by The Nuance Group and offers a wide range of the brand’s products
(17-Apr-2008)
The airport operator will receive €41.9m ($67m) under the German Investment Guarantee Programme
(17-Apr-2008)
The contract for the 98sq m (1,054sq ft) wine outlet will run for three years from December 1 2008
(17-Apr-2008)
Sales of One water at the retailer’s stores are expected to fund another 20 pumps by the end of the year
(17-Apr-2008)
Favarger boss Philippe de Korodi will replace outgoing CEO Silvio Laurenti as the head of the writing instruments supplier
(17-Apr-2008)
The sale has been described as part of Alpha’s “ongoing strategic review of the business”
(16-Apr-2008)
The Code of Seduction promotion ran for two weeks in March and lifted the company to the top three of the retailer’s best-selling brands
(16-Apr-2008)
The Clinique consultants working at Heathrow’s new terminal have undergone the brand’s new training programme
(15-Apr-2008)
Liquor and tobacco concessionaire Sky Connection is bracing itself for domestic competition after the special administrative region’s new financial secretary repeals duties on wine and beer
(15-Apr-2008)
The retailer’s parent company reveals 15% organic growth for its Selective Retailing division in the first quarter of 2008
(15-Apr-2008)
The dedicated outlet stocks over 1,000 models and is located in the airport’s terminal two transit area
(15-Apr-2008)
The travel retailer contributed profits of €29.1m ($46m) to parent company Dublin Airport Authority’s results
(15-Apr-2008)
The Swiss company has also signed new travel-retail contracts in Italy and the Czech Republic
(14-Apr-2008)
The new interactive 3D holographic display enables customers to touch floating images to obtain more information on products
(14-Apr-2008)
The retailer will open a stand-alone duty-free store and a Relay outlet at Québec International airport in June
(14-Apr-2008)
Voting for the DFNI Awards for Travel Retail Excellence in Asia/Pacific will now close on Friday April 18
(14-Apr-2008)
The airport will open a Nuance-operated duty-free store and a WH Smith outlet airside in early May
(14-Apr-2008)
The 383sq ft (36sq m) outlet at Washington Dulles International airport is the company’s eleventh location
(14-Apr-2008)
The newly appointed master developer at Cleveland Hopkins International airport will showcase business opportunities for retailers and suppliers
(14-Apr-2008)
Sales of the blended whisky have risen “well ahead of expectations” since its launch at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last year
(11-Apr-2008)
The French travel-retailer will operate a 40sq m (430sq ft) outlet in the airport’s new non-Schengen area
(10-Apr-2008)
Justin Ng has joined the company as area manager for the Asia region
(10-Apr-2008)
Airlines can conduct real-time inflight credit and debit card transactions using loyalty programme cards
(10-Apr-2008)
The supplier is operating the outlet in partnership with DFS Group
(9-Apr-2008)
Tampa, Miami, Little Rock and Wichita airport contracts are worth $855m in sales
(9-Apr-2008)
Kelvin Clarkson assumes newly-created position
(9-Apr-2008)
The company will supply airports in Portugal, Turkey and India with immediate effect
(8-Apr-2008)
Six groups under review in first lease of a big US airport
(8-Apr-2008)
Speciality retail concessions for sunglasses and women’s fashion and accessories as well as a contract for massage and spa services are available
(8-Apr-2008)
Thomas Bucher will take over from Guy Dubois as chief financial officer at Gate Gourmet\'s parent company
(8-Apr-2008)
Hughes & Hughes has invested €1.5m in the two outlets
(8-Apr-2008)
New location to capitalise on Euro 2008 tournament, which starts in June
(8-Apr-2008)
ShopStars is designed to improve passenger contact and drive sales performance at individual retail units
(7-Apr-2008)
The Indian government is to request permission to validate security measures in EU airports, according to reports
(7-Apr-2008)
Fragrances continues to be the best selling product category for the retailer
(7-Apr-2008)
Word Duty Free receives limited edition Cohiba presentation boxes
(4-Apr-2008)
Suppliers have voted the three retailers as the best in the Americas in the fourth DFNI Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in the Americas
(3-Apr-2008)
The retailer is reinventing its beauty offer at airport stores, starting with its flagship airport location Miami International airport
(3-Apr-2008)
The Romanian retailer is aiming to double sales this year, and has appointed well-known industry executive Gabriela Grigoras to help achieve its goal
(3-Apr-2008)
Experienced distribution executive to take international sales role at UK distributor Market Connections as company extends travel-retail agreement with Whitehouse Leisure
(2-Apr-2008)
The association has announced new additions to the speaker line-up and social events programme
(2-Apr-2008)
Luxury brands are invited to register their interest for spaces in the airport’s high-end retail boulevard
(2-Apr-2008)
The new corporate identity will ensure “ongoing alignment” between the Asia/Pacific business and its parent company
(1-Apr-2008)
The Motorola Z8 Ferrari Limited Edition phone made its global debut at Hong Kong International airport
(1-Apr-2008)
The Korea Customs Service has reduced the minimum number of overseas visitors downtown duty-free retailers must serve to extend their licences
(1-Apr-2008)
The Swedish retailer and distributor has been selected by Gate Gourmet to develop the airline’s duty-free sales
(1-Apr-2008)
The retailer has signed an agreement to operate a number of branded concepts in travel-retail
(1-Apr-2008)
Gerry Murray has returned to the company after two years with Samsonite to head the global travel-retail business