Europe News

(15-Nov-2006) To say that the travel-retail beauty industry has experienced turbulence of late is an understatement

(15-Nov-2006) L’Oréal Paris is to close its 32sq m (345sq ft) stand-alone store with World Duty Free at London Heathrow terminal four this month, as part of a plan to end its commitment to operating stand-alone stores

(15-Nov-2006) Hermès Parfums is gaining visibility in the travel-retail market, which international operational marketing director Serge Nguyen described as a “channel of opportunity” for the brand

(15-Nov-2006) Givenchy previewed its next travel-retail exclusive fragrance, Absolutely Givenchy at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes and confirmed its commitment to producing exclusive fragrances

(15-Nov-2006) Airport retailer Aelia has reported a boost in wine sales following a big wine promotion at its French airport stores throughout October

(15-Nov-2006) More news from Cannes

(15-Nov-2006) Premium Polish vodka brand U’Luvka claims that its strong appeal among female consumers will be the key to duty-free success

(15-Nov-2006) Whyte & Mackay’s new travel-retail head James Prescott has spoken of his excitement at moving to the Glaswegian drinks firm as it repositions its liquor brands upmarket

(15-Nov-2006) Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has reassured tobacco exhibitors at the TFWA World Exhibition that next year’s show will pass without the disruption faced at last month’s event

(15-Nov-2006) Italian luxury chocolate manufacturer Venchi is preparing to expand its fledgling retail operation (DFNI December 1 2005) in Italy and beyond and has begun talks with a view to adding premium ice cream to its offer