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DFNIOnline ArchivesJune 2008 DFNIOnline News Archive
(30-Jun-2008)
The confectionery supplier said sales increased by up to 200% in outlets taking part in the campaign
(30-Jun-2008)
The national “To Fly For” multimedia advertising campaign focuses on the passenger experience at BAA’s seven UK airports
(30-Jun-2008)
The airport is seeking proposals for opal and casual jewellery as it gears up for further tenders in the redevelopment of its international terminal
(27-Jun-2008)
Passengers at the Malaysian airport can receive on-the-spot prizes and have a chance to win a Brabus sports car
(27-Jun-2008)
The twelfth annual study by Merrill Lynch and Capgemini provides a fascinating regional breakdown of how high net worth individuals spend their fortunes
(27-Jun-2008)
Benefits include bonus air miles on inflight retail purchases and entry to a prize draw to win 1m Cathay air miles
(26-Jun-2008)
The herbal formula from the US is proving successful in DFASS stores at Dallas Fort Worth
(26-Jun-2008)
Retail sales and expanding air traffic contributed to the increase
(26-Jun-2008)
Thierry Billot will become deputy managing director in charge of brands with Michel Bord in charge of distribution
(26-Jun-2008)
Passengers will be offered samples of the company’s new cereal bars in World Duty Free outlets at London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports
(25-Jun-2008)
The fashion retailer will celebrate the fiftieth birthday of songwriter Paul Weller by displaying images from his limited-edition book
(25-Jun-2008)
The company is to open a Jamal Arabia souvenir section in the new shop-in-shop at Sharjah airport
(25-Jun-2008)
The distributor has secured new business with Valiram and Eraman at Kuala Lumpur International airport
(25-Jun-2008)
The Solstice Cut diamond is the first of its kind in cruiseship retailing
(24-Jun-2008)
The launch of the booth coincides with the company’s 10th anniversary and helps celebrate the Beijing Olympics
(24-Jun-2008)
The New Zealand Commerce Commission cites a lack of duty-free choice at Auckland, where DFS opened one of the world\'s largest arrivals duty-free stores in April
(23-Jun-2008)
Appleyard has left the company to join a London-based design agency
(23-Jun-2008)
The South Korean group\'s publicly listed confectionery subsidiary is to buy 100% of the Belgian chocolatier
(23-Jun-2008)
The company expect sales of more than $550m over the 10-year contract period
(23-Jun-2008)
The two companies unveil limited-edition products at Heathrow T5 to mark the start of the UK tennis tournament
(23-Jun-2008)
Operators should be able to negotiate lower credit card fees after MasterCard suspended its Multilateral Interchange Fee last week
(23-Jun-2008)
The new branding, at 16 stores at Portuguese airports, aims to encourage passengers to think of retail as part of their travel experience
(23-Jun-2008)
The cross-brand promotion will run across four regions and bring together a range of Diageo spirit brands
(23-Jun-2008)
The Athens International airport CEO was re-elected at last week’s annual assembly in Paris
(20-Jun-2008)
The Austrian jeweller gains strong exposure in India at the new international airport
(20-Jun-2008)
Brown-Forman’s flagship beverage gains a valuable inroad into the Asian inflight market with the Malaysia-based low cost carrier
(20-Jun-2008)
Three of the retailer’s locations will offer the high-end fashion brand, building on a strong year in the region for MCM
(20-Jun-2008)
The French beauty house is seeking agents and distributors to grow its business in the region
(20-Jun-2008)
The community centre, in memory of the former TFWA conference and research director, will open in the Travel Retail Village next month, reconstructed after the Indian Ocean tsunami
(19-Jun-2008)
A Victorinox shop, a cigar outlet and a luggage store have been added to Nuance’s portfolio at the airport
(18-Jun-2008)
The two companies will help develop the commercial offer at the rapidly growing but highly seasonal airport
(18-Jun-2008)
The beauty supplier has appointed Caroline Andreotti as director Asia/Pacific travel-retail
(18-Jun-2008)
The airport has called for expressions of interest from retailers to fill a “prominent” site in terminal one
(17-Jun-2008)
The new shops at Hamburg and Munich airports will take the brand’s total travel-retail outlets to 11
(17-Jun-2008)
The retailer is part of the joint venture that won the tender to operate all 10 retail concessions at Cleveland Hopkins International airport
(17-Jun-2008)
The new software will allow the travel retailer to improve queuing times at its 57 airport stores
(17-Jun-2008)
The fashion and accessories outlet is located at Boston Logan International airport terminal E
(16-Jun-2008)
Ron Anderson will become the company’s first chief customer officer from July 1
(13-Jun-2008)
Former president Bart de Boer will be replaced by Liverpool John Lennon airport CEO Neil Pakey until the end of 2008
(13-Jun-2008)
The Passport to Luxury campaign will target passengers at Amsterdam Schiphol airport during the month of June
(13-Jun-2008)
Retailer Setur has won a long-term contract to operate the shops at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen airport
(12-Jun-2008)
The country’s Council of Agriculture plans to collaborate with airport duty-free stores and airlines in the project
(12-Jun-2008)
HMSHost captures two of the four concession packages available at San José International airport
(12-Jun-2008)
The supplier’s range of premium chocolate and nut confectionery products will be available in key airports
(12-Jun-2008)
The German ecological skincare brand was launched in April and was previously only available at select US spas
(11-Jun-2008)
The travel retailer has opened a luxury store and a convenience outlet in addition to five restaurants
(10-Jun-2008)
The UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya will present his perspective on the “Challenge the Future” theme
(10-Jun-2008)
The company has appointed two new regional directors for Western Europe and Central, Eastern Europe and Middle East
(9-Jun-2008)
The revamped store at Hosea Kutako International airport is operated by local company Paragon Investment Holdings
(9-Jun-2008)
DFNI editor Gavin Lipsith is to step down in August after seven years with the magazine
(9-Jun-2008)
The Design Solution and Airport Solutions will focus on increasing Xianyang airport’s commercial revenues
(9-Jun-2008)
The store will be the second duty-free outlet at the Tajikistan capital’s international airport
(9-Jun-2008)
Alpha Airports Group CEO Peter Williams went unmentioned in Autogrill’s announcement of its merger plans. He tells DFNIonline how he expects the two-pronged Aldeasa/WDF strategy to evolve
(9-Jun-2008)
DFNI understands the company’s long-serving general manager will remain in the duty-free industry in Uruguay
(6-Jun-2008)
World Duty Free CEO Mark Riches will oversee the group’s UK airport business, Aldeasa CEO José María Palencia will steer Aldeasa and Alpha’s overseas airport business
(6-Jun-2008)
Local ferry operator Smyril Line fears the measure could have a devastating effect on its business
(6-Jun-2008)
The Forum of Regional European Airports has expressed concern over the effect the new proposal could have on duty-free sales
(6-Jun-2008)
The Bombay High Court ruling requires the airport operator to issue a new tender for the duty-free stores within eight weeks
(5-Jun-2008)
The L’Oréal Luxury Products Americas division Parbel general manager will be replaced by Richard Cymberg
(5-Jun-2008)
The new optician concept offers eye examinations, custom-made glasses and professional advice
(5-Jun-2008)
The retailer was the only bidder in the tender for a wine concession at Singapore Changi airport terminal two
(5-Jun-2008)
Tourism minister Ambika Soni wants every airport in the country to have stores showcasing Indian crafts and arts
(5-Jun-2008)
The Talie outlets offer silver jewellery and giftware from local, national and international artists
(5-Jun-2008)
The Jameson Signature Reserve is now available in travel-retail in the UK and Ireland, and will soon be introduced in the rest of Europe
(5-Jun-2008)
Michael Levy has previously worked for Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers and Polo Ralph Lauren
(5-Jun-2008)
Duty-free operator Fukuoka Airport Building Co has reduced the gifts offer to make room for fashion products
(4-Jun-2008)
The German retailer has won the recent tender to supply duty-free products for Skopje and Ohrid airports
(4-Jun-2008)
A new draft bill on liquor published on June 4 excludes Ireland’s duty-free stores from its provisions
(4-Jun-2008)
The 800sq ft (74sq m) outlet at Hong Kong International airport terminal one’s West Hall is the brand’s first Global Travel Store
(3-Jun-2008)
The 40sq m (430sq ft) space with EgyptAir Duty Free Shops is the brand’s first travel-retail point of sale in the region
(3-Jun-2008)
The first airport Z Market features a range of food and beverage options and travel essentials in the same area
(3-Jun-2008)
A different themed shopping event featuring discounts and vouchers will take place every week until June 30
(2-Jun-2008)
The event, to be held in Copenhagen on November 9-11, has attracted strong initial interest from airports, ferry lines, airlines and retailers in the region
(2-Jun-2008)
The Swedish retailer and wholesaler has appointed experienced FMCG executive Gustaf Ljunggren as CEO, replacing Peter Candell who will continue to steer strategy and business development
(2-Jun-2008)
The Philadelphia Marketplace anniversary celebrations will include special events, competitions and giveaways
(2-Jun-2008)
Nijhuis will succeed Gerlach Cerfontaine as group president and CEO from January 1 2009
(2-Jun-2008)
The Pernod Ricard brand’s 31yo limited edition will be sold exclusively at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Nice Côte D’Azur airports