International News

(2-Mar-2006) The luxury goods group posted record profits in 2005, a year in which DFS Group enjoyed "a strong increase in its revenues and profitability"

(2-Mar-2006) Retail division has "an impressive growth trajectory", says LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault

(1-Mar-2006) Belgian cigar producer Vandermarliere has announced that it has changed its name to adopt the branding of its flagship cigar J Cortès

(1-Mar-2006) Bijoux Terner will open its first Greek store next month at Athens airport. The Miami-based accessories retailer operates shops that sell items at a fixed price of €15 ($18). Its new outlet will open at Athens International on March 5, in association with jewellery brand Folli Follie

(1-Mar-2006) Following a meeting to elect a new board, South American trade association ASUTIL has named Walter Zeinal of Zeinal Hermanos as president. His term will run from 2006 to 2008

(1-Mar-2006) Choosing the right commercial path into travel-retail can be a tricky business for fashion brands, whether they are new to the channel or firmly established. With airport authorities and specialist retailers also offering their services, finding a partner and suitable terms is a complex process. Kevin Rozario reports

(1-Mar-2006) INTERNATIONAL. Airports Council International (ACI) has warned its members that an avian flu epidemic could prove "far more significant" than the 2003 SARS outbreak, which had a serious impact on passenger traffic and duty-free sales at airports popular with Asian travellers

(1-Mar-2006) New York John F Kennedy airport terminal four operator JFK IAT recently extended DFS Group's retail contract for five years, and store upgrades and brand expansion are planned. Eluned Woollven talks to JFK IAT chief financial officer Mike Sibilia and vice-president of marketing and business development Janice Holden about the fightback since September 11

(1-Mar-2006) Origins has unveiled its latest range of products to optimise the skin's defences against anti-ageing, in collaboration with health expert Dr Andrew Weil

(1-Mar-2006) The bold decision of International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores to move the Duty Free Show of the Americas to Fort Lauderdale has changed the complexion of the industry's annual gathering in Florida. Here, the organiser's executive director Michael Payne looks ahead to this year's show.