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DFNIOnline ArchivesMay 2008 DFNIOnline News Archive
(30-May-2008)
The new office will enable the company to better communicate with its consumers in Asia/Pacific markets
(30-May-2008)
The jewellery supplier has opened several points of sale in China and South Korea and other spaces will be unveiled soon
(30-May-2008)
The new appointments are part of the company’s ongoing strategy to gain business in new markets
(30-May-2008)
The luxury brand’s first men’s fragrance collection will be available in its own stores and also distributed by the Clarins Group
(29-May-2008)
A new proposal which would affect the rights of transfer passengers to buy duty-free at their originating airport could have a serious impact on duty-free sales at regional and periphery airports in Europe, lobbyists warn
(29-May-2008)
The food design company will open its first airport store at London Heathrow airport terminal three in July
(29-May-2008)
The high-profile promotion across all elements of the commercial offer at Larnaca and Paphos airports attracted 120,000 entries
(29-May-2008)
The authority will use money allocated for capital expenditure to optimise retail operations at Kuala Lumpur International airport
(29-May-2008)
The airport authority’s plans include a new international passenger terminal and an upgrade of the domestic terminal
(29-May-2008)
The South Korean airport outlines its plan to become the world’s busiest international hub and its biggest duty-free retail location
(29-May-2008)
The airport hopes that its duty-free operation will soon account for 40% of total airport revenues
(29-May-2008)
The supplier claims the decision was led by a 50% growth in sales in 2007 for its flagship Danzka vodka
(29-May-2008)
The travel retailer has been awarded a five-year contract to operate three souvenirs stores at Sydney International airport terminal one
(29-May-2008)
A new Nielsen study confirms that Russian consumers prefer prestige brands and duty-free is one of their favourite channels
(28-May-2008)
The company’s director travel-retail is to step down from the role to pursue other interests after 20 years with P&G
(28-May-2008)
The South American trade association has relocated its headquarters to a new office in Montevideo
(28-May-2008)
The Spanish owner of BAA is to sell the airport it acquired five years before it bought the UK airport authority
(28-May-2008)
The UK companies will conduct a retail review and develop a commercial spatial plan at Budapest Ferihegy airport’s terminal two
(28-May-2008)
The La Prairie Art of Beauty centre at Buenos Aires Ezeiza airport is the first in travel-retail to offer a full range of treatments
(28-May-2008)
The duty-free retailer’s sales were up 113.4% to €113.4m ($178.4m) in the first three months of the year
(28-May-2008)
Declining income from landside stores, car parking, car rental and foreign exchange outweighed growth from airside speciality stores, advertising and World Duty Free in the first quarter
(27-May-2008)
A new scheme allowing tourists to collect tax rebates at Mexican airports is set to boost the country’s duty-free retail market
(27-May-2008)
The 9,290sq m (100,000sq ft) landside mall will be the first at a Malaysian airport
(23-May-2008)
The Pacific Asia Travel Association and Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation have warned that the effects of record oil prices will be passed directly to consumers and will influence travel-retail
(23-May-2008)
The airline’s new CEO said duty-free sales helped to keep the company profitable despite core business losses
(22-May-2008)
Three landside speciality and arrivals stores are being tendered by Hong Kong International airport
(22-May-2008)
The two tenders cover three ethnic-themed concessions and a branded delicatessen at Singapore Changi airport terminal one
(21-May-2008)
The opening of new stores at airports and on cruiseships contributed to a strong first three months for the retailer in 2008
(21-May-2008)
The 240sq m (2,583sq ft) fashion outlet was renovated to emphasise customer experience and brand positioning
(21-May-2008)
The retailer has appointed two local firms to oversee the construction and design of the new Airmall at Cleveland Hopkins International airport
(21-May-2008)
The state-owned Indian retailer confirms it is investigating long-term projects at the country’s ports and railway stations, and will seek opportunities around the world
(21-May-2008)
New research says non-aeronautical revenues could represent 54% of the total airport revenue at Indian airports by 2015
(21-May-2008)
Aeroporti di Roma selects UK firms to plan the extension, which will cater for an additional 10m international passengers when it opens by 2012
(21-May-2008)
The winner of the “Amazing Days—Royal Ascot” promotion will receive a luxury trip to the Royal Ascot race in June with three friends
(20-May-2008)
The French airport authority registered an increase of 12.9% in commercial revenue in the first quarter of 2008
(20-May-2008)
The 1,188sq ft (110sq m) airside boutique offers the brand’s collections for men and women
(20-May-2008)
A photographic tour of the 11th edition of the DFNI Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in Asia/Pacific
(20-May-2008)
The company’s turnover before currency effects was up by 18.4% compared with the previous corresponding period
(20-May-2008)
The operator is the newly-appointed master developer of concessions at Cleveland Hopkins International
(20-May-2008)
The appointment of MyTravel Airways Scandinavia purchasing manager is the first step in a bold new retail strategy, Sterling chief commercial officer Michael Hansen tells DFNIonline
(20-May-2008)
The temporary 30sq m (322sq ft) landside outlets offer a range of sports memorabilia and other assorted products
(19-May-2008)
The popular, no-nonsense purchasing manager of MyTravel Airways Scandinavia takes up a challenging new role at one of the Nordic region’s fastest-growing carriers
(19-May-2008)
The Tax Free World Association concluded its TFWA Asia Pacific with a justifiably upbeat tone after the show’s new format proved a success with visitors
(19-May-2008)
The Commission said the transaction would not significantly impact competition in the European Economic Area
(19-May-2008)
Aer Rianta International ships in 110,000 bottles of vodka, 17.5m cigarettes and 10,000 bottles of champagne for the UK football fans set to descend on Moscow for the Champions League final this week
(19-May-2008)
The former Singapore Changi airport executive joins the Macquarie team as it seeks to build its Asian airport portfolio
(19-May-2008)
The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation may require airport consortia to tie up with commercial partners before participating in future airport privatisations
(16-May-2008)
Fuelled by new types of products, cosmetics occupy more space than fragrances at the terminal’s beauty stores
(15-May-2008)
The company believes a focus on product presentation and logistics serving existing outlets will help increase their profitability
(15-May-2008)
A draft bill on liquor published on May 14 threatens severe restrictions on liquor sales and display, with no mention of exemption for the country’s duty-free stores
(14-May-2008)
The retailer continues its long-standing support for the Altona Children’s Hospital
(14-May-2008)
Like-for-like sales growth was boosted by strong performances in Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey and North America
(14-May-2008)
The fashion boutiques operated by the retailer at the new terminal have “surpassed expectations”
(14-May-2008)
The Fijian retailer has revealed that home-made cigarette brands helped spark a combined arrivals and departures sales increase in 2007
(14-May-2008)
The German retailer will operate two large walk-through duty-free shops at the airport’s new terminal extension Skylink
(14-May-2008)
The retailer claimed prizes for Asia/Pacific Travel Retailer of the Year, Best New Shop Opening and Best Fragrances and Cosmetics Retailer at the awards on May 13
(13-May-2008)
Nuance-Watson (Singapore) said that mainland Chinese tourists are the highest-spending visiting nationality at the airport
(13-May-2008)
The company has launched a new customer service project aimed at turning customers into advocates at Colombo Bandaranaike airport
(13-May-2008)
The company will manage outlets at Dhaka Zia International, Shah Amanat and Osmani International airports
(12-May-2008)
The 90sq m (968sq ft) outlet offers the complete Emporio Armani collection for men and women
(12-May-2008)
JTM’s Masato Takamatsu and HCS’ Ian Cesa discussed the Japanese outbound travel market and possible research projects
(12-May-2008)
A fascinating workshop at TFWA’s Gate One2One conference in Singapore gave delegates an insight into the models employed by some of the region’s biggest airports
(12-May-2008)
Branding, collaboration and insights into consumer behaviour were the main topics of the event’s keynote session
(9-May-2008)
The TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition will be a crucial opportunity for stakeholders to address the potentially damaging development
(8-May-2008)
Non-recurring income from the previous year hits retail revenues in the first three month of 2008
(8-May-2008)
Land border sales fell in March compared with the same month last year but airport sales grew
(8-May-2008)
Visitors to the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition and Gate One2One conference are invited to the DFNI Asia Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in Asia/Pacific
(8-May-2008)
The contract for the 2,500sq ft (232sq m) outlet will run for five years and begins in August
(8-May-2008)
The contract for the speciality/brand name shop concession at terminal one will run for a year from October 11
(8-May-2008)
Come and visit us at booth A21 at what TFWA believes will be a record-breaking Asia/Pacific event next week
(8-May-2008)
Talks between Hong Kong and the EU are being hampered by the European delegation’s attempts to bundle the issue with other aviation negotiations
(8-May-2008)
The concession will run for five years and will comprise one airside and one landside retail outlets
(8-May-2008)
The European Travel Retail Council announces that the event, originally scheduled for next month, will be postponed to allow the association to focus on the several pressing issues it is addressing at present
(7-May-2008)
Mariska Van Beukering will be responsible for developing and implementing campaigns in Europe South and the Middle East
(7-May-2008)
Passengers can enjoy a free LAN gaming room, a free cinema and a comics and games collectibles shop in the new area
(7-May-2008)
The company’s duty-free business and higher shipments in certain Asia/Pacific countries have helped spark a 3.2% sales increase in the region
(7-May-2008)
The British designer made her first appearance in duty-free at the TFWA’s Designer Studio in 2006
(7-May-2008)
A major breakthrough for ISG as it takes responsibility for the airline’s first duty-free programme and the exclusive supply agreement for its ground stores
(7-May-2008)
The company’s performance in the channel was boosted by a 25% rise in makeup sales in the three months to March 31
(7-May-2008)
The airline’s Beyond Duty Free luxury goods programme will be extended in to Cathay’s July brochure after strong sales in the first month
(6-May-2008)
André Hernandez will replace Christophe Savioz as head of travel-retail for the Swatch Group
(6-May-2008)
The retailer will open two new shops at OR Tambo airport later this year
(6-May-2008)
The company’s gold and red travel-retail exclusive collections will be presented in Singapore
(6-May-2008)
The Ultra-Matte Face Fluid, The Dry and Damaged Hair Shampoo and The Almond Delightful Shape will all be on show next week
(6-May-2008)
The ultra-premium tequila will be stocked at 13 King Power International Group (Thailand) stores
(2-May-2008)
The Biza concept will be launched with new stores at Manchester International, Newcastle and East Midlands airports
(2-May-2008)
The European travel-retail organisation welcomed the US authority’s announcement regarding tamper-evident bags
(2-May-2008)
The supplier registered a 4% drop in sales to $210.6m in the first three months of 2008
(2-May-2008)
The TSA has approved the use of tamper-evident bags for post-security duty-free purchases
(1-May-2008)
The world’s third largest tobacco manufacturer has benefited from its Gallaher takeover in 2007
(1-May-2008)
The airline registered a 54.1% rise in profits in the financial year ended March 31, with duty-free sales reaching $35m
(1-May-2008)
The Western Australia airport will undergo a phased redevelopment over the next five to seven years
(1-May-2008)
The company recorded growth in EBITDA at each of its four airports in the three months to March 31
(1-May-2008)
The retailer said the Bahrain Formula One race was the main driver of growth in the first quarter of 2008