Building a new French empire

13-Oct-2001

Operating two of Europe?s biggest travel retailers and backed by parent Hachette Distribution Services, the Aelia group looks set to become one of duty-free?s most influential companies. John Rimmer talks to managing director Michel Perol about ambition, innovation and expansion.

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Operating two of Europe?s biggest travel retailers and backed by parent Hachette Distribution Services, the Aelia group looks set to become one of duty-free?s most influential companies. John Rimmer talks

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