Asia Pacific News

(15-Nov-2006) Godiva Chocolatier has outlined its five-year strategy involving a greater focus on retail activity, brand modernisation, an additional layer of management and an overhaul of its merchandising units

(15-Nov-2006) Belgian chocolate manufacturer and retailer Leonidas took a new team, a new range of products (DFNI October 15) and a new philosophy to Cannes last month

(13-Nov-2006) 14 global brands—including Aer Rianta International and DFS Group—are vying for space at the new airport

(9-Nov-2006) Although it accounts for fewer than 5% of global international tourist arrivals, Africa is the world's fastest-growing regional tourism market and its rapid progress is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Sandra Newman reports

(9-Nov-2006) Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MDFP) has shrugged off the impact of Chikungunya disease, which severely affected tourism at the beginning of 2006. Now the retailer is plotting the expansion and development of its arrivals and departures business

(8-Nov-2006) The beauty, fashion, watches and cigars retailer has been named Kuala Lumpur International airport’s retailer of the year

(8-Nov-2006) A new study from Euromonitor reveals severe shortcomings in how European destinations cater to Asian passengers

(8-Nov-2006) The Malaysian retailer has been awarded the 764sq m (8,220sq ft) multi-brand fashion concession, beating Changi principal tenants DFS Group and Nuance-Watson (Singapore)

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(6-Nov-2006) The retailer is seeking approval to spend up to $4m on a joint venture to operate duty-free stores at the country’s airports