Algeria is new target for Weitnauer's North Africa expansion

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Weitnauer Group, in a joint venture with an Algerian partner, is opening five shops totalling 180sq m (1,937sq ft) at the airport of Oran and one shop totalling 50sq m (538sqft) at the airport of Tlemcen. The first openings take place in Oran tomorrow (17 May) and the other shops will follow by the end of June. Weitnauer will be the exclusive duty-free retailer in both airports for departure and arrival passengers and will offer a wide range of international and destination products.

COO of Weitnauer's operations in the region Michel Stopnicer said: "We have decided to invest in this market in spite of the political problems which often dominate the headlines. We believe that travel-retail has a bright future in this country".