International News

(1-Dec-2005) Research commissioned by inflight contract publisher The Ad Plain reveals the views of cabin crew on how duty-free catalogues could be improved

(1-Dec-2005) C&C International has appointed new global domestic and duty-free distributors for its spirits portfolio, which includes Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, Carolans Irish cream and Frangelico and Irish Mist liqueurs

(1-Dec-2005) The new twin fragrance concept from Parfums de Paris, Jaguar Fresh, was previewed at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last month

(1-Dec-2005) A focus on cosmetics sales has helped to boost worldwide sales at Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), according to YSL Beauté president and CEO Chantal Roos

(1-Dec-2005) Electronics supplier Braun has released its assessment of the traffic visiting the Braun stand at TFWA World Exhibition

(1-Dec-2005) Estée Lauder division Aramis and Designer Fragrances plans to capitalise on the success of the DKNY Be Delicious franchise with the launch of travel-retail exclusive Delicious Kisses. The pink version of the original fragrance Be Delicious will be launched in spring 2006.

(1-Dec-2005) Beauté Prestige International (BPI) chief operating officer Eric Henry has called for stronger partnerships between travel retailers and suppliers to help drive spend per passenger. He expressed concern that passenger levels are growing much faster than the business they are generating

(1-Dec-2005) Italian premium chocolate manufacturer Venchi has opened a shop-in-shop at Venice airport under a five-year contract with operator Airport Elite. The 15sq m (159sq ft) space in the duty-free shop, which is located beyond passport control, is Venchi's fourth airport store after it opened two shops at Rome Fiumicino in 2000 and another at Turin in 2003

(1-Dec-2005) Caffe Florian, one of Venice's most notable landmarks, is continuing its push into travel-retail. It returned to Cannes for a second TFWA World Exhibition appearance last month where it launched two chocolate items—Spicy Chilli Pepper and Rum & Raisin—and two liqueurs

(1-Dec-2005) Cadbury Schweppes International Travel Retail (CSITR) has begun a concentrated push behind the Adams chewing gum business, which it purchased two years ago, and is formulating a travel-retail strategy for the Fair Trade organic chocolate brand Green & Black's, which it acquired this summer