International News

(18-Apr-2008) Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH registered an increase of 8% in turnover in Q1 2008

(18-Apr-2008) Hudson Group stake and Italian rail contract sets stage for global convenience roll-out * Milan airports contract extended to 2041 * Group enters Czech market at Prague Ruzyne

(18-Apr-2008) The Italian eyewear company has signed an exclusive deal to produce and distribute Stella McCartney sunglasses worldwide

(17-Apr-2008) Favarger boss Philippe de Korodi will replace outgoing CEO Silvio Laurenti as the head of the writing instruments supplier

(15-Apr-2008) The retailer’s parent company reveals 15% organic growth for its Selective Retailing division in the first quarter of 2008

(14-Apr-2008) Sales of the blended whisky have risen “well ahead of expectations” since its launch at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last year

(2-Apr-2008) The money will benefit the Children’s Medical & Research Foundation of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin in Ireland

(2-Apr-2008) This year’s DFNI Global Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence were held in London last month and recognised the achievements of some of the most progressive companies in travel-retail

(2-Apr-2008) Last year the EU and the US came close to reaching agreement on mutual recognition of liquid security measures. But the process has since stalled and Singapore is the only country to have achieved recognition from Europe. Andrew Pentol reports on the campaign to harmonise liquid security rules and the effect of continuing restrictions

(2-Apr-2008) The weak US dollar is a double-edged sword for the travel-retail market. While overseas travellers are enjoying more purchasing power in the Americas, US tourists have less money to spend. Nicole Mezzasalma asks retailers and suppliers how the recent fluctuations in currency exchange rates have affected their businesses