North America News

(15-Sep-2006) Distilleria Bottega is hoping to revive interest in the sambuca sector at TFWA World Exhibition this year with the launch of a new product, Sambuca Bottega

(15-Sep-2006) Airport spa retailer Be Relax plans to open five new spa units in Europe next year

(15-Sep-2006) Canadian pipe specialist and cigar distributor Brigham Enterprises has appointed US duty-free agency Alfa Brands to represent its cigar portfolio on the Canadian market

(15-Sep-2006) Parlux is in negotiations with Victory International with a view to offloading its Perry Ellis brand. The company issued a letter of intent to sell the fragrance rights to Victory last month

(15-Sep-2006) Rougié is leading a campaign by foie gras specialists designed to counter consumer misconceptions about the production process

(15-Sep-2006) The new restrictions on sales of liquids to air passengers have led to the global spread of an airport retail system once confined to the US: gate delivery.

(15-Sep-2006) Diageo has revealed that duty-free sales of its core liquor brands have declined sharply after hand baggage rules banning liquids were introduced at many international airports following the uncovering of an alleged terrorist plot in the UK last month

(31-Aug-2006) More fashion & leathergoods news

(31-Aug-2006) DFNI talks to Aldeasa international commercial director Daniel Montero and country managers in Chile, Peru and Mexico and discovers that the Spanish retailer is enjoying a period of continuous growth in Latin America

(31-Aug-2006) Alizé International has assumed responsibility for the distribution and marketing of US parent company Kobrand's wine portfolio in international domestic and duty-free markets.