North America News

(1-Aug-2006) Coaxing greater spend from US customers would benefit retailers across the globe. Emily Pacey asks researchers and retailers from Europe and Asia about how to tempt America's travelling millions to part with their money

(1-Aug-2006) The liquor business on the US–Canada border faces several challenges, but the category is holding steady as border store operators fight back with innovative promotions and merchandising tactics. Joe Bates reports

(1-Aug-2006) The Cambodian government has destroyed 2.5m counterfeit cigarettes that it seized earlier in the year as a signal that it plans to toughen its stance on intellectual property rights

(1-Aug-2006) Pernod Ricard Travel Retail America's duty-free business along the US borders with Canada and Mexico has grown significantly since the company's purchase of Allied Domecq last summer

(1-Aug-2006) US. BAA USA has unveiled plans to expand the retail facilities at two of its three US airports

(31-Jul-2006) The Canadian wine supplier Vincor Canada has made several changes to its senior management team following the acquisition of Vincor by Constellation Brands in April

(20-Jul-2006) Oakland International airport has awarded a number of retail and catering contracts to HMSHost, including the airport's duty-free concession

(20-Jul-2006) The US retailer has won ten speciality contracts at Miami International airport

(15-Jul-2006) It would be unfair to compare the controversy over Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson airport's duty-free contract to a Hollywood thriller

(15-Jul-2006) Nine years ago DFNI reported on a deal whose repercussions continue to be felt today