Europe News

(15-Nov-2006) Aldeasa’s outlet at Madrid Barajas terminal four and World Duty Free’s store in London Heathrow terminal three are among those to benefit from the supplier’s strategy

(15-Nov-2006) SWITZERLAND. Swiss airport retailers came a step closer to an estimated SFr20-23m ($16-18.4m) windfall earlier this month, when the Swiss Federal Council voted in support of changing legislation to allow the introduction of arrivals duty-free stores

(15-Nov-2006) UK. After conducting a strategic review of UK airports group BAA’s operations, new owner Grupo Ferrovial has decided to focus on the core UK market

(15-Nov-2006) EU. A new European Court of Justice ruling due on November 23 could pave the way for a boom in cut-price internet liquor and tobacco sales, with severe consequences for cross-Channel ferry companies and travel retailers

(15-Nov-2006) TURKEY. ATÜ, a partnership between Unifree and Tepe-Akfen-Ventures (TAV) is set to become a force in the bidding for worldwide airport development projects

(15-Nov-2006) SCANDINAVIA. State-owned Swedish airport authority Luftfartsverket (LFV) is to seek permission from the government to sell duty-free liquor to international arrivals passengers at Stockholm Arlanda airport (RavenFox.com, November 9)

(15-Nov-2006) UK jeweller Tateossian has announced a boost to its travel-retail business after gaining a number of new inflight listings and has also revealed plans to develop its presence at airports

(15-Nov-2006) Watches supplier Fossil is to open a Miami showroom and office to serve the Caribbean cruise and port store markets

(15-Nov-2006) The familiar crocodile motif on Lacoste apparel is set to be snapped up at airport locations worldwide, according to chairman and CEO Michel Lacoste

(15-Nov-2006) Colourful and offbeat UK bag supplier Billy Bag has extended its reach in travel-retail following a deal with UK operator Alpha Retail