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SSP named as Platinum Sponsor of key Airport Food & Beverage event
SSP has been named as a Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference and Awards, to be run by The Moodie Report and hosted by Manchester Airport on September 5–7. "As non-aeronautical revenues increase in importance, getting food & beverage right has never been more crucial," says SSP CEO Andrew Lynch. Read
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New roles for Palencia and Riches as Autogrill reveals new retail structure
Autogrill Group has announced some key changes to its retail organisation, with
José María Palencia set to assume overall leadership of WDF and Aldeasa, amid the continuing integration process of the group’s travel retail businesses into one team. World Duty Free CEO Mark Riches has been appointed to a new strategic role within the group. Read
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BAA releases robust financial forecast for full year; predicts buoyant retail performance
BAA (SP) Limited, the owner of London Heathrow and Stanstead airports, has
published a bullish set of forecasts for the financial year to 31 December 2010,
including a predicted healthy rise in gross retail income and net retail
income per passenger. Passenger numbers are expected to be 85.2 million at the
two airports, down on the previous forecast due to the effects of the volcanic
ash cloud and airline industrial action. Read
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The Nuance Group introduces new electronics concept at Zürich Airport
The Nuance Group has launched its new ‘Sound & Vision’ electronics category concept at Zürich International Airport. Focusing on leading brands within the category through shop-in-shop executions, the new concept aims to create an easy-to-browse and engaging shop environment, says the retailer. Read
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First flight lands at Dubai World Central
Dubai Airports paved the way for the opening of Dubai World Central–Al Maktoum International Airport with the first flight into the facility on Monday. The new airport, which will open in phases in the coming years, will begin cargo operations on 27 June. Passenger operations are slated to open in March 2011. Read
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Sydney Airport seeks Expressions of Interest for Terminal 2 concessions
Sydney Airport is seeking Expressions of Interest from food & beverage specialists to operate a range of concessions at Terminal 2, the Australian gateway's Domestic Terminal. Sydney Airport said the move is part of a drive to "revitalise" F&B operations in the terminal, following the recent transformation of T1. Read
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Cyprus Airports Duty Free attracts 152,000 entries to World Cup prize draw
Cyprus Airports Duty Free Shops, operated by CTC-ARI Airports, attracted an
incredible 152,000 entries for its latest prize draw promotion: a trip for two
to the World Cup Final in South Africa. The company is building on its strong
track record of prize promotions and draws, which are helping to drive
penetration and spend at Larnaka and Pafos airports. Read
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Grupo Vierci to launch ambitious duty free venture in Chile
Grupo Vierci, a leading South American retail-to-media company, is set to open
what it says is Chile's largest duty free store, the Mega Shopping outlet in the Iquique Free Zone. The 1,218sq m store – due open in September – will be located in Mall Zofri, the retail heart of South America’s largest tax free zone. Read
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The Moodie Report launches new column with The Dalmore Single Malt
The Moodie Report will launch a regular new feature in the coming days: The
Moodie Report Personality of the Month, in association with The Dalmore Single
Malt Scotch Whisky. The column aims to recognise those individuals who by their
deeds, attitudes and behaviour have advanced the industry’s cause. Read
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Dubai International Airport posts strong surge in May passenger traffic
Dubai International Airport posted a +13.6% surge in passenger traffic in May,
the eleventh month in a row of double-digit traffic growth. Dubai Airports CEO
Paul Griffiths said he expects traffic to break previous records in the summer
months ahead. Read
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Lancôme revisits the story of Ô with new packaging and fragrance
Lancôme has revamped its pioneering Ô de Lancôme feminine fragrance, created in 1969, with a new flacon designed by Fabien Baron. It is available now in European travel retail, and will roll out to Asia from September. To complement the relaunch Lancôme has also created a new fragrance, called Ô d’Azur. Read
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Arden, Carey and Topps Company partner to launch Lollipop Bling
Elizabeth Arden and Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of Topps Company, have
announced a strategic partnership for the launch of Mariah Carey's new
confectionery-inspired fragrance collection, Lollipop Bling. The trio of scents,
priced domestically at US$35 each, will be available from July. Read
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Luxottica appoints Valerie Mills to key role
Leading eyewear group Luxottica has named Valerie Mills as its Senior Director
Travel Retail Americas. Mills replaces Marco Gadola, who is returning to Europe
with Luxottica Travel Retail. Read
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Estée Lauder Companies appoints Caroline Geerlings to head Tom Ford Beauty
The Estée Lauder Companies has confirmed that Caroline Geerlings has been named President, Tom Ford Beauty and New Business. In this position she will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, global development, management and growth of the brand. She will report to Group President John Demsey. Read
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Zeades targets corporate gifting segment
Zeades has launched its first catalogue fully dedicated to corporate gifts,
including jewellery and accessories. The gift items are packaged in exclusive
set boxes with adaptable inner inserts, and can also be personalised with
engraving. Read
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Coty updates Marc Jacobs portfolio
Coty Prestige will introduce a new Pop Art Edition of Marc Jacobs Daisy this
autumn. Inspired by the designer’s love of art, it features the edp juice presented in a limited-edition collectible bottle. Also launching this autumn is the Marc Jacobs Lola Velvet Edition, created to celebrate the first anniversary of the original Lola fragrance. Read
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Scandinavian Tobacco Group unveils CAO Champions travel retail exclusive
Scandinavian Tobacco Group has unveiled the CAO Champions Traveller’s Edition, exclusively available in European travel retail. Available in limited numbers, the special edition includes a selection of six of CAO’s highest-rated and most sought-after cigars of Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan origin. Read
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Coty celebrates Vera Wang’s Anniversary
Coty Prestige will unveil a new feminine fragrance from designer Vera Wang this
autumn. Vera Wang Anniversary, created to commemorate 20 years of Vera Wang
design, is described as a "celebration of love, happiness and modern femininity". The limited edition will be available from September. Read
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Ruskova set for rollout in Latin America
Ruskova Vodka, positioned as 'the world’s only value-priced genuine Russian vodka', will soon be available in Latin America. Aiming to replicate the brand's US development, Ruskova brand owner Oleg Lazanovitch is now in negotiations to list Ruskova in duty free shops throughout Latin America and onboard cruise ships. Read
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Biotherm invites travellers to feel the Force
L'Oréal Luxury Products Division has created a series of high-profile airport animations to promote the launch of Force by Biotherm Homme, the brand's debut men's fragrance. The advertising concept – the duel between man and water – has been brought to life in selected airports by inviting travellers to test their "force quotient" via an interactive digital experience. Read
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