International News

(15-Oct-2006) Inter Parfums has signed a 12-year worldwide licence agreement with jewellery brand Van Cleef & Arpels to manufacture and distribute the French firm's fragrances and related products

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(15-Oct-2006) The Nuance Group is strengthe-ning its focus on confectionery across several fronts, with recent high-profile events—such as the Soul of Chocolate exhibition at Zürich airport and the opening of a new shop at Amsterdam Schiphol airport—key elements of a continuing process to exploit the category's full potential

(15-Oct-2006) Mobile telephone supplier Vertu is making its debut at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes this month after years of being present in the travel-retail channel

(15-Oct-2006) More than 200 delegates gathered in Santiago de Chile last month for the 10th annual ASUTIL conference. The event gave delegates the opportunity to reflect on past events and plan their strategies for the future. Co-moderator John Gallagher reports

(15-Oct-2006) A few months ago the future looked bleak for Alpha Airports Group. Its shares were suspended, CEO Kevin Abbott was one of several senior directors forced to resign and the company was facing what group commercial director David King calls "an Armageddon situation"

(15-Oct-2006) A new stand alone concept is among Estée Lauder's plans for make-up artist brand Bobbi Brown. Tina Milton talks to brand president worldwide Maureen Case

(15-Oct-2006) The old EU Customs system is about to be swept away in a tide of modernisation that promises to benefit travel retailers. Emily Pacey talks to industry lobbyist GBat Beckenham director Graham Austin to find out how

(15-Oct-2006) In almost 40 years at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, Gassan has grown beyond its diamonds heritage to offer a broader product portfolio. Lorna Strickland talks to managing director Benno Leeser about the Dutch company's diversification

(15-Oct-2006) Kiehl's is the latest brand from L'Oréal to boldly step into duty-free, with a stand-alone store at Hong Kong International airport. Tina Milton asks general manager Philip Clough: where next?