International News

(1-Jun-2006) More retail news

(1-Jun-2006) Last month's announcement by Guylian of new territorial responsibilities for its export managers (DFNI May 15) heralds a renewed drive behind the brand in Asia/Pacific

(1-Jun-2006) Diving watch supplier Suunto is performing strongly in Caribbean duty-free, according to the brand's Dutch agent and distributor Sea & Sky Supply, which secured the licence for the Suunto range in 2005

(1-Jun-2006) Austrian jewellery supplier Frey Wille is focusing on developing its Asian business after halting plans to expand in European and North American duty-free earlier in the year

(1-Jun-2006) UK boardsports and outdoor brand Animal is to make is debut in the travel-retail market this year as part of a strategic international expansion headed by former Mulberry travel-retail executive Chris Clark

(1-Jun-2006) Third London boutique for Samsonite

(1-Jun-2006) This year's TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore mirrored the upbeat mood of most in the regional industry. The Gate One event and pre-exhibition conference contained several thought-provoking addresses that helped map out the future for travel-retail's most promising market. DFNI looks back at some of the highlights

(1-Jun-2006) "Cosmeceutical" or "doctor" brands are making the leap from the high street to duty-free. Often commanding premium prices, such products offer considerable profit potential and for many retailers their arrival in travel-retail cannot come fast enough. Tina Milton examines the cosmeceutical phenomenon

(1-Jun-2006) Last month's Nordic Travel Retail Seminar heard how the regional industry's "image crisis" continues, with many consumers dissatisfied with the retail offer. The Nordic Travel Retail Group is to create a think tank to address the problem. Lorna Strickland reports on the battle to win consumers back

(1-Jun-2006) Crystal gifts supplier Swarovski has expanded beyond its original figurines business to include fashion and jewellery products and has achieved a worldwide presence in travel-retail. Lorna Strickland asks vice-president of travel-retail Peter Zottl how the Austrian company has bridged the gap between different categories