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    <title>Duty Free News International - Travel Retail News</title>
    <link>http://www.dfnionline.com</link>
    <description>The World's biggest travel-retail publisher</description>
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    <copyright>Copyright 2007 DFNIOnline</copyright>

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			<title>Fraport Retail and Properties revenue falls in first quarter</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Fraport-Retail-and-Properties-revenue-falls-in-first-quarter-1856651.html</link> 
	        <description>Non-recurring income from the previous year hits retail revenues in the first three month of 2008</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:39:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Canadian national land border sales fall as airport sales increase</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Canadian-national-land-border-sales-fall-as-airport-sales-increase-1856641.html</link> 
	        <description>Land border sales fell in March compared with the same month last year but airport sales grew</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 16:15:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>All welcome to DFNI Asia Awards</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/All-welcome-to-DFNI-Asia-Awards-1856595.html</link> 
	        <description>Visitors to the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition and Gate One2One conference are invited to the DFNI Asia Awards for Travel-Retail Excellence in Asia/Pacific</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:31:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>San Francisco issues health, beauty and pharmacy tender</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/San-Francisco-issues-health-beauty-and-pharmacy-tender-1856596.html</link> 
	        <description>The contract for the 2,500sq ft (232sq m) outlet will run for five years and begins in August</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:24:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Changi issues T1 speciality tender</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Changi-issues-T1-speciality-tender-1856592.html</link> 
	        <description>The contract for the speciality/brand name shop concession at terminal one will run for a year from October 11</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:23:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>DFNI to exhibit at TFWA Asia Pacific</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/DFNI-to-exhibit-at-TFWA-Asia-Pacific-1856593.html</link> 
	        <description>Come and visit us at booth A21 at what TFWA believes will be a record-breaking Asia/Pacific event next week</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:22:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hong Kong airport calls on EU to focus on LAGs</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Hong-Kong-airport-calls-on-EU-to-focus-on-LAGs-1856594.html</link> 
	        <description>Talks between Hong Kong and the EU are being hampered by the European delegation’s attempts to bundle the issue with other aviation negotiations</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:11:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>DAA issues news store tender at Shannon</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/DAA-issues-news-store-tender-at-Shannon-1856591.html</link> 
	        <description>The concession will run for five years and will comprise one airside and one landside retail outlets</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ETRC postpones business forum to 2009</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ETRC-postpones-business-forum-to-2009-1856586.html</link> 
	        <description>The European Travel Retail Council announces that the event, originally scheduled for next month, will be postponed to allow the association to focus on the several pressing issues it is addressing at present</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 9:18:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Maxxium appoints new marketing manager</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Maxxium-appoints-new-marketing-manager-1856547.html</link> 
	        <description>Mariska Van Beukering will be responsible for developing and implementing campaigns in Europe South and the Middle East</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 15:10:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Changi opens Entertainment Deck</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Changi-opens-Entertainment-Deck-1856546.html</link> 
	        <description>Passengers can enjoy a free LAN gaming room, a free cinema and a comics and games collectibles shop in the new area</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:59:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Revlon sales lifted by good duty-free performance</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Revlon-sales-lifted-by-good-duty-free-performance-1856545.html</link> 
	        <description>The company’s duty-free business and higher shipments in certain Asia/Pacific countries have helped spark a 3.2% sales increase in the region</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:46:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nadia Minkoff launches first travel-retail collection</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Nadia-Minkoff-launches-first-travel-retail-collection-1856544.html</link> 
	        <description>The British designer made her first appearance in duty-free at the TFWA’s Designer Studio in 2006</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:44:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Inflight Sales Group secures Bangkok Airways concession</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Inflight-Sales-Group-secures-Bangkok-Airways-concession-1856541.html</link> 
	        <description>A major breakthrough for ISG as it takes responsibility for the airline’s first duty-free programme and the exclusive supply agreement for its ground stores</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:34:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Estée Lauder travel-retail sales up 23% in Q3 2007/08</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Este-Lauder-travel-retail-sales-up-23-in-Q3-200708-1856543.html</link> 
	        <description>The company’s performance in the channel was boosted by a 25% rise in makeup sales in the three months to March 31</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:33:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Flying start for Cathay’s vintage programme</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Flying-start-for-Cathays-vintage-programme-1856542.html</link> 
	        <description>The airline’s Beyond Duty Free luxury goods programme will be extended in to Cathay’s July brochure after strong sales in the first month</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 10:26:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Swatch changes travel-retail team</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Swatch-changes-travel-retail-team-1856540.html</link> 
	        <description>André Hernandez will replace Christophe Savioz as head of travel-retail for the Swatch Group</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 16:19:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Capi Lux expands operations in South Africa </title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Capi-Lux-expands-operations-in-South-Africa-1856538.html</link> 
	        <description>The retailer will open two new shops at OR Tambo airport later this year</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:43:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Beschle launches into Asian travel-retail</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Beschle-launches-into-Asian-travel-retail-1856507.html</link> 
	        <description>The company’s gold and red travel-retail exclusive collections will be presented in Singapore </description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 14:32:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>L’Occitane to unveil new products at TFWA Asia Pacific show</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/LOccitane-to-unveil-new-products-at-TFWA-Asia-Pacific-show-1856505.html</link> 
	        <description>The Ultra-Matte Face Fluid, The Dry and Damaged Hair Shampoo and The Almond Delightful Shape will all be on show next week</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 14:02:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Patrón partners King Power in Thailand</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Patrn-partners-King-Power-in-Thailand-1856509.html</link> 
	        <description>The ultra-premium tequila will be stocked at 13 King Power International Group (Thailand) stores
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	        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 12:01:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Alpha unveils new duty-free fascia</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Alpha-unveils-new-duty-free-fascia-1856459.html</link> 
	        <description>The Biza concept will be launched with new stores at Manchester International, Newcastle and East Midlands airports</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 16:24:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ETRC hails TSA decision</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ETRC-hails-TSA-decision-1856461.html</link> 
	        <description>The European travel-retail organisation welcomed the US authority’s announcement regarding tamper-evident bags</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 14:49:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Elizabeth Arden hit by retail slump</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Elizabeth-Arden-hit-by-retail-slump-1856460.html</link> 
	        <description>The supplier registered a 4% drop in sales to $210.6m in the first three months of 2008</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 11:29:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>US approves tamper-evident bags for duty-free</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/US-approves-tamper-evident-bags-for-duty-free-1856458.html</link> 
	        <description>The TSA has approved the use of tamper-evident bags for post-security duty-free purchases</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 10:23:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>JTI sales up 79% in Q1 2008</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/JTI-sales-up-79-in-Q1-2008-1856457.html</link> 
	        <description>The world’s third largest tobacco manufacturer has benefited from its Gallaher takeover in 2007</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Emirates’ duty-free turnover up 48%</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Emirates-duty-free-turnover-up-48-1856456.html</link> 
	        <description>The airline registered a 54.1% rise in profits in the financial year ended March 31, with duty-free sales reaching $35m</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 13:57:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Perth unveils A$1bn development plan</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Perth-unveils-A1bn-development-plan-1856455.html</link> 
	        <description>The Western Australia airport will undergo a phased redevelopment over the next five to seven years</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 12:49:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Positive first quarter for MAp airports</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Positive-first-quarter-for-MAp-airports-1856454.html</link> 
	        <description>The company recorded growth in EBITDA at each of its four airports in the three months to March 31</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 12:35:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>F1 boost for Bahrain Duty Free</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/F1-boost-for-Bahrain-Duty-Free-1856453.html</link> 
	        <description>The retailer said the Bahrain Formula One race was the main driver of growth in the first quarter of 2008</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hopwood joins Portland</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Hopwood-joins-Portland-1856452.html</link> 
	        <description>The new director of business for Scandinavia aims to build the Portland brand in the region</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:20:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Changi issues T2 landside tender</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Changi-issues-T2-landside-tender-1856451.html</link> 
	        <description>The airport authority is offering a brand name concession covering 21sq m (226sq ft) at T2’s departure/check-in hall north</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:09:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Protégé appoints business development manager</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Protg-appoints-business-development-manager-1856450.html</link> 
	        <description>Ian Smart takes over from Andrew Folson as business development manager based in London</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:09:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Paris Orly South more than doubles shopping space</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Paris-Orly-South-more-than-doubles-shopping-space-1856449.html</link> 
	        <description>Airport authority Aéroports de Paris will unveil the new 2,200sq m (23,680sq ft) retail facilities in July</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:31:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Changi awards three T2 concessions</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Changi-awards-three-T2-concessions-1856448.html</link> 
	        <description>Active World, Chomel and Mini Toons have won concessions at Singapore Changi airport terminal two</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:06:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Delta launches online store</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Delta-launches-online-store-1856447.html</link> 
	        <description>The SkyMiles Store offers travel-related products and gives customers the chance to win air miles</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:10:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mars to buy Wrigleys</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Mars-to-buy-Wrigleys-1856446.html</link> 
	        <description>The $23bn deal will create a confectionery monolith with annual sales in excess of $27.4bn</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 9:20:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Airports of Thailand to examine reinstating King Power contract</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Airports-of-Thailand-to-examine-reinstating-King-Power-contract-1856445.html</link> 
	        <description>Local reports suggest the authority appears willing to settle its dispute with King Power International Group Thailand at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 7:58:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Malta airport records fastest retail growth since EU accession</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Malta-airport-records-fastest-retail-growth-since-EU-accession-1856444.html</link> 
	        <description>The airport achieved a 20% increase in retail sales last year, driven by the refurbishment of Nuance’s outlets and the introduction of its SWIFT concept</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:04:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ETRC meets New Zealand, Qatar and Oman over LAGs</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ETRC-meets-New-Zealand-Qatar-and-Oman-over-LAGs-1856443.html</link> 
	        <description>European Travel Retail Council president Frank O’Connell has met ambassadors to discuss the process for European recognition of liquids security standards at the three countries’ airports</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Heinemann and Diageo launch Luxury Lounge at Frankfurt</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Heinemann-and-Diageo-launch-Luxury-Lounge-at-Frankfurt-1856441.html</link> 
	        <description>The new concept will showcase a selection of the supplier’s whisky, gin and vodka brands </description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:28:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>MasterCard launches \&amp;quot;Enjoy! Japan\&amp;quot; campaign</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/MasterCard-launches-Enjoy-Japan-campaign-1856442.html</link> 
	        <description>Duty-free and landside stores at Tokyo Narita and Haneda airports are taking part in the promotion</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:27:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Portland to develop new retail strategy at Bologna</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Portland-to-develop-new-retail-strategy-at-Bologna-1856440.html</link> 
	        <description>The agency will review the layout and product mix of the airport’s existing retail offer</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nuance expands its Zürich offer</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Nuance-expands-its-Zrich-offer-1856439.html</link> 
	        <description>Eight airside outlets and three landside stores covering 1,600sq m (17,222sq ft) are being added to the retailer’s portfolio at Zürich airport</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:27:58 GMT</pubDate>
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