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Brands in Focus
After nearly a decade in business, Smashbox Cosmetics is concentrating on expanding in travel-retail worldwide and believes it is on course to become a truly global brand, writes Kavita Daswani
Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna is among a handful of menswear brands driving travel-retail fashion in terms of store expansion and presence. Kevin Rozario reports
Consumer Insight
The recent recovery in Hong Kong's economy is being attributed in part to shopping by mainland Chinese consumers. And luxury retailers in Paris and around the world are watching the developments with growing interest. Simon Parry reports
Editor's Comment
Welcome to the Tax Free Asia Pacific edition of TRI, which sadly is my last as editor. After my brief spell in the job, there are a few things in the duty-free industry that I hope will come to pass in the next few years
Fast Focus
New Zealand's Wellington airport has announced a new retail tender, even though the incumbent's contract still has four years to run. Anna Fenton reports
Final Word
Sunil Tuli, director merchandising and operations, King Power Group Hong Kong, says that despite seemingly endless debate in the duty-free industry on the 'bids' issue, the reality is business as usual
Talking Point
Global sales director of online fashion industry research and forecast specialist www.wgsn.com Howard Mitchell shares his observations on airport shopping in Asia
Travel Shop Window
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In some quarters premium watch brands are facing a challenge from lower-priced fashion watches. But in Asia luxury brands continue to sell well. Lorna Strickland talks to leading travel retailers in the region about their tactics
Regional Focus
New and cheaper flights are helping to fuel the growth in Indian outbound travel. Sandra Newman reveals how Indians' horizons have expanded in recent months
Along with China, India has the potential to become one of the world's biggest markets for luxury brands. P Ramakrishnan goes to Mumbai to discover what drives
the subcontinent's discerning shoppers
Product Focus
Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna is among a handful of menswear brands driving travel-retail fashion in terms of store expansion and presence. Kevin Rozario reports
In some quarters premium watch brands are facing a challenge from lower-priced fashion watches. But in Asia luxury brands continue to sell well. Lorna Strickland talks to leading travel retailers in the region about their tactics
Regular Features
Welcome to the Tax Free Asia Pacific edition of TRI, which sadly is my last as editor. After my brief spell in the job, there are a few things in the duty-free industry that I hope will come to pass in the next few years
The Nuance Group Asia/Pacific CEO John Moore talks to Anna Fenton about the company's approach to new business in the region, opportunities in the food and beverage sector and the likely benefits of the Beijing Olympics in 2008
The recent recovery in Hong Kong's economy is being attributed in part to shopping by mainland Chinese consumers. And luxury retailers in Paris and around the world are watching the developments with growing interest. Simon Parry reports
Almost 29m Chinese travelled abroad in 2004 and the boom in travel is gathering momentum as the Approved Destination Status (ADS) scheme opens up new destinations to tourists. Sandra Newman reports on the latest trends in Chinese outbound travel
Will the advent of the Airbus A380 usher in a new era for inflight retailing? Or are airlines more likely to stick to the old adage that higher passenger capacity generates more revenue? Julia Brookes investigates
Asian store Joyce and its founder, the legendary style diva Joyce Ma, are a byword for retail excellence in Hong Kong. Ma's daughter, managing director Adrienne Ma, tells Anna Fenton how the retailer stays on top
After nearly a decade in business, Smashbox Cosmetics is concentrating on expanding in travel-retail worldwide and believes it is on course to become a truly global brand, writes Kavita Daswani
Global sales director of online fashion industry research and forecast specialist www.wgsn.com Howard Mitchell shares his observations on airport shopping in Asia
More fashion news
Gifts and electronics news
Fragrances and cosmetics news
Liquor and wines news
Tobacco news
Confectionery and fine foods news
Jewellery news
New Zealand's Wellington airport has announced a new retail tender, even though the incumbent's contract still has four years to run. Anna Fenton reports
Sunil Tuli, director merchandising and operations, King Power Group Hong Kong, says that despite seemingly endless debate in the duty-free industry on the 'bids' issue, the reality is business as usual
New and cheaper flights are helping to fuel the growth in Indian outbound travel. Sandra Newman reveals how Indians' horizons have expanded in recent months
