Bright Star glows after impressive 2005 results
15-Mar-2006
PARAGUAY. Asunción-based duty-free operator Bright Star Business Corp posted a 38.8% year-on-year sales increase in 2005. The company runs stores at Asunción Silvio Pettirossi airport and holds the inflight concession on board TAM Mercosur
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General manager Nicolás Urioste told DFNI: "Almost all flights to and from Paraguay were full last year and with regional exchange rates fairly stable and the Brazilian real stronger, the
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Bright Star glows after impressive 2005 results