International News

(1-Dec-2005) "There will be consolidation in the industry during the next couple of years, and The Nuance Group and its shareholders intend to play an active role in this process"

(1-Dec-2005) US jewellery supplier Angelique de Paris has revealed further details of its distribution agreement with Beauty2Market

(1-Dec-2005) Italian chocolate wafer manufacturer Loacker has secured deals in some of the world's most challenging markets this year and is now selling to duty-free stores in about half the 75 countries it supplies

(1-Dec-2005) Diageo has boosted its presence in the duty-free Scotch malt whisky category with the introduction of eight new limited-edition single malt whiskies, four of which come from closed distilleries

(1-Dec-2005) Spanish flag carrier Iberia is to withdraw tobacco products from its inflight offer from January 1 2006. Sources close to the airline confirmed that Iberia has sent a letter informing its tobacco suppliers of the decision

(1-Dec-2005) Samsonite's return as an exhibitor at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last month could mark a turning point for the brand, the company has suggested

(1-Dec-2005) YSL Beauté president and CEO Chantal Roos talks to Tina Milton about acquisition, consolidation and how a cosmetics push is at the forefront of the company's strategy

(1-Dec-2005) While cigars have traditionally been synonymous with luxury, over the past few years consumers have become increasingly driven by price. Gavin Lipsith examines the implications for suppliers and their brands

(1-Dec-2005) On November 21, Cecil Macdonald chairman John Sankey celebrated 50 years at one of the UK's best-established distributors to the ferry, cruise, airline and airport markets. Here DFNI pays tribute to a true industry stalwart

(1-Dec-2005) As the popularity of sunglasses continues to increase, the category has been enjoying steady growth in travel-retail. But this success can only be sustained if retailers and suppliers acquire a better eye for merchandising, writes Kevin Rozario