ASUR names Cenca winner of convenience retail concession

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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), operator of Cancun and eight other Mexican airports announced today it has awarded the combined convenience store concession to Cenca Commercializadora. The founder of Cenca, Brian Weiner, owns the US-based newspaper distribution company PMG International with distribution throughout the world.

The six-year contract, covering all nine airports in southeastern Mexico, includes a total 15 outlets: five in Cancun airport, two in Merida, two in Cozumel and one each in the other airports (Oaxaca, Veracruz, Villahermosa, Huatalco, Tapachula and Minatitlan). The merchandise range will include newspapers, magazines, confectionery, non-prescription medicines and sundry goods. Cenca stores are known for a particular architectural look and comfort utilising marble, brass, aluminium and fine wood in construction.

ASUR ceo Frantz Guns commented: "The awarding of this concession marks another step forward in our development plans. Cenca has extensive local, national and international experience including airport concessions in Mexico. The concepts they proposed and the bid the submitted met ASUR's needs perfectly."

• Cenca already has convenience stores in Mexico City, Guadlajara, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Hermosillo, Zihuatanejo, Morelia including many airports. In the US PMG International operates through its subsidiary News and Gift Shops International, which has convenience and gift stores in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Phoenix. In the Caribbean News and Gift Shops International has stores in San Juan, Puerto Rico; St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, St Croix, St Maarten and others.