Asia Pacific News

(15-Oct-2006) Greek tobacco supplier Karelia is to open a Hong Kong office to develop its business in Asia/Pacific. The company—which has recently gained new listings with King Power International Group (Thailand) at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport, Alpha Asia at Colombo International airport and EDF at Hanoi airport—said the move would "pave the way for Karelia's long-term development in duty-free"

(15-Oct-2006) More fashion & leathergood news

(15-Oct-2006) Nuance-Watson (Singapore) exclusively launched the new women's fragrance from Missoni in Asia last month at Singapore Changi airport

(15-Oct-2006) Butlers Chocolates has formed a novel association with Irish fashion and accessories designer Orla Kiely to create a new selection of premium chocolates and keepsake chocolate boxes that will be launched on the Butlers stand in Cannes this month

(15-Oct-2006) Belgian luxury chocolate manufacturer Neuhaus has started celebrations for its 150th birthday next year by creating a fresh design for its retail stores, including those in travel-retail

(15-Oct-2006) Luxury jewellery retailer and supplier Tiffany & Co has opened a signature store in Macau, located in the retail area of casino and hotel Wynn Macau. The 2,100sq ft (195sq m) store is situated on the waterfront and focuses on items from the higher end of Tiffany's portfolio, including diamond engagement rings, Tiffany Celebration rings, platinum and 18ct gold items

(15-Oct-2006) Australian supplier Wellington Jeweller will unveil its latest 18ct gold and diamond collection at TFWA World Exhibition, using its offspring brand Pica LéLa

(15-Oct-2006) Japanese eyewear group Charmant is launching Puma sunglasses into travel-retail at the TFWA World Exhibition and the firm will be establishing Puma lines in travel- retail next year by focusing on the brand's sports credentials

(15-Oct-2006) Danish fashion house Sand is on the brink of a breakthrough in China, where it is in advanced negotiations with a potential partner

(15-Oct-2006) German leathergoods and fashion house Etienne Aigner will focus more on travel-retail in the coming year—and could establish a dedicated department within a year