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Between the lines: The "godfather of African duty-freeBetween the lines: The "godfather of African duty-free
20-Jun-2001
Weitnauer?s decision to set up a duty-free business in Algeria last month is a risky move. But as Joe Bates discovers, when it comes to emerging markets, the Swiss operator firmly sees itself as a ?godfather? eager to ?baptise? new opportunities ahead of the competition.
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Weitnauer?s decision to set up a duty-free business in Algeria last month is a risky move. But as Joe Bates discovers, when it comes to emerging markets, the Swiss operator........
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