North America News

(15-Feb-2006) US accessories manufacturer Targus has launched Urban, a new series of laptop cases designed to appeal to young professionals

(15-Feb-2006) Following last month's signing of a long-term contract between Porsche Design and Italian fabrics producer Mantero, a new range of branded men's ties and scarves from Porsche will enter the travel-retail channel for the autumn/winter season

(15-Feb-2006) US importer Sidney Frank Importing Co has added an Irish whiskey to its spirits portfolio.

(15-Feb-2006) The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores is among trade associations to have welcomed a congressional hearing on the multilateral interchange fee

(15-Feb-2006) Franck Lemonnier has left Altadis after 13 years to join cognac house Camus

(15-Feb-2006) Chase International is to launch Belgian speciality chocolatier Starbrook Airlines in the US at the Duty Free Show of the Americas in Fort Lauderdale next month

(15-Feb-2006) Alpha Retail's heritage gift concept Glorious Britain has completed the launch of its first online venture

(15-Feb-2006) US. DFS Group has secured a five-year extension to its duty-free concessions at New York John F Kennedy International airport terminal four. The retailer's lease will expire in May 2011

(10-Feb-2006) The Frontier Duty Free Association is adding its voice to the Borders for Economic Security, Trade and Tourism coalition supporting "border crossing regulations that balance economic security with national security"

(10-Feb-2006) The retailer has secured a new five-year deal at one of its pivotal US locations