Latin America And Caribbean News

(1-Sep-2005) DUTCH CARIBBEAN. The deadline for bids for retail and catering concessions at Princess Juliana International airport on St Maarten passed on August 15

(30-Aug-2005) The Caribbean island's Princess Juliana International airport has closed the bidding for retail and catering outlets in the facility's new terminal

(22-Aug-2005) Unforeseen circumstances have indefinitely delayed Grantley Adams International airport's quest for new retail tenants

(16-Aug-2005) Book your place now for what promises to be a highlight of this year's duty-free calendar

(15-Aug-2005) After Rio de Janeiro, the retailer plans to introduce the concept to Sao Paolo departures later this year

(1-Aug-2005) Godiva has ended its five-year relationship with Elizabeth Taylor Corp, which represented the Belgian chocolatier in US duty-free until July 31

(1-Aug-2005) Cuban cigar supplier Habanos's co-owner Cubatabaco is to take legal action to defend its Cohiba trademark in the US

(1-Aug-2005) Monaco-based jewellery firm Misaki has signalled a fresh push into the Americas travel-retail market following a deal with agency Travel Traders to distribute its products in the Brazilian and Caribbean markets

(1-Aug-2005) Cane spirit cachaça is increasingly popular away from its home market of Brazil. Joe Bates reports on Sagatiba, an ambitious premium entrant to the category that is keen to expand its travel-retail business

(1-Aug-2005) InterBaires has a global reputation as a beauty specialist, but the operator has not neglected the liquor and wine category, as Joe Bates reports