Middle East And Africa News

(11-Nov-2005) The opening of the revamped duty-free mall at Johannesburg International airport is designed to coincide with its latest promotion for Christmas

(2-Nov-2005) The refurbishment is the first stage of retail improvements ahead of the 2010 soccer World Cup

(1-Nov-2005) SOUTH AFRICA. Big Five Duty Free is poised to take advantage of an R53m ($7.9m) retail expansion at Johannesburg International airport planned by airport authority Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

(1-Nov-2005) EGYPT. Bureaucratic obstacles have prevented Egyptair Duty Free Shops from carrying out a full opening of its new post-arrivals store in the Heliopolis district of downtown Cairo

(1-Nov-2005) OMAN. Muscat Duty Free has extended its contract with Seeb airport operator Oman Airport Management Co after the landlord decided to build a new international airport instead of expanding the existing facility

(1-Nov-2005) Government regulations have forced Capi-Lux South Africa to postpone plans to open the world's first dedicated electronics arrivals store in travel-retail

(1-Nov-2005) DFNI regrets to announce the passing of Kenyan retailer Maya Duty Free managing director Yogaish Sapra, affectionately known as Gogi, following an infection last month

(1-Nov-2005) Travel-retail newcomer Paquetage will make its debut at Cannes this year as part of a new strategy to develop the French brand outside its home market

(1-Nov-2005) Abu Dhabi Duty Free deputy managing director Dan Cappell has called for suppliers to "stand up, be counted and be accountable" for confronting the grey market in the beauty category

(1-Nov-2005) Fragrance manufacturer Mavive is to unveil several additions to its portfolio at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes