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27-Sep-2001
Japan?s stop-start economic recovery is just one of the threats to the country?s duty-free industry. Government policy on import regulations has prompted deep unease among operators, while the clock is still ticking on duty-free tobacco sales. DFNI analyses the issues that will shape Japanese duty-free over the coming year.
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Japan?s stop-start economic recovery is just one of the threats to the country?s duty-free industry. Government policy on import regulations has prompted deep unease among operators, while the clock is
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(1-Feb-2003) - US. The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has said that US duty-free operators face tighter controls on the import of bonded goods for sale in their stores.
(15-May-2002) - JAPAN. After years of lobbying by the country?s duty-free industry, the Japanese government has finally lifted all restrictions on what may be sold in duty-free. From April, products such as confectionery, sunglasses and leathergoods including belts and shoes may now be sold duty-free for the first time, giving operators a welcome boost.
(27-Sep-2001) - If the World Health Organization (WHO) succeeds in its bid to ban duty-free tobacco sales, few countries will suffer as much as Japan. For operators whose health concerns are restricted to their bottom lines, the loss of tobacco would be catastrophic.
(5-Nov-2003) - The proposed ban on duty-free tobacco sales in South Africa is a fundamental attack on the business.
(3-May-2003) - JAPAN. The plan to create new retail space at Japan?s second biggest airport Osaka Kansai is to go ahead despite a severe drop in traffic at the location.
