Retail News

(12-May-2008) The retailer opened nine stores covering 1,000sq m (10,760sq ft) on April 15

(12-May-2008) The outlets would be the first downtown duty-free shops in mainland China

(12-May-2008) Aéroports de Paris (AdP) is adding nine shops and a new healthy eating catering concept at Paris Orly South terminal

(12-May-2008) P&O Cruises’ Ventura and Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas are among the biggest passenger vessels in the world

(12-May-2008) Selected news from DFNIonline.com

(12-May-2008) Gate Gourmet will use ARINC’s SkyBuy sales technology for its inflight programmes

(12-May-2008) The offer has been accepted by main shareholder Imperial Holding

(12-May-2008) Hong Kong was one of the first in the region to approach the EU for mutual recognition

(12-May-2008) The retailer says 60% of its new shops at Seoul Incheon International airport will be open by June 1

(12-May-2008) New airport terminals drive Asian travel-retail sales * Investment sparks optimism among retailers * Dollar weakness affects some retailers * European response to liquids issue criticised