Europe News

(18-Dec-2006) UK. London & Continental Railways (LCR) is in “advanced discussions” with duty-free retailers regarding the contract to run tax-free retail at Eurostar’s new UK hub at London St Pancras station

(18-Dec-2006) The International Civil Aviation Organization has recommended that its 189 member states adopt the same restrictions on liquids now in place at European airports. If applied inconsistently the new rules could threaten liquid sales to transfer passengers worldwide. DFNI examines the next steps for the duty-free industry

(18-Dec-2006) Dublin Airport Authority’s (DAA) bank balance went up by €900,000 ($1.2m) this autumn thanks to sales of Ryder Cup merchandise. Of this, 82% was attributable to fashion items

(18-Dec-2006) Parfums Christian Dior unveiled its long-awaited men’s range Dior Homme Dermo System at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes

(18-Dec-2006) Pen supplier AT Cross has just recorded its first sales growth in 10 years following a move into stationery and leathergoods earlier in the year

(18-Dec-2006) UK airports group BAA is expected to roll out its in-house multi-branded fashion and accessories concept Collection to other locations following the success of its first two stores at London Heathrow and Gatwick airports

(18-Dec-2006) Delaviuda, the Spanish company best known for its turrón products, is expanding its chocolate range with a push towards the luxury end of the travel-retail sector

(18-Dec-2006) Although it has been several months since the trade last heard about the threat to duty-free sales of tobacco products, European Travel Retail Council secretary general Keith Spinks reminds DFNI that vigilance is essential if the industry is to protect itself from further restrictions

(18-Dec-2006) One of the world’s best-known fashion brands, Calvin Klein, is considering opening stand-alone stores in travel-retail in the coming year

(18-Dec-2006) Danish fashion house Sand is going upmarket at all new airport locations with the introduction of its premium men’s line XO