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Piquadro develops travel retail business
By Doug Newhouse
The Italian Piquadro company which produces travel luggage, bags, leather goods, and accessories has opened a new Piquadro boutique at Wien (Vienna) International Airport in collaboration with Nuance.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:19:52 +0200
Lanson launches special 'Extra-Age' cuvee
By Doug Newhouse
As the Champagne house celebrates its 250th anniversary, Lanson Père et Fils is launching its Lanson 'Extra-Age' cuvee into the travel retail business, but it will also be showing a wide range of its cuvees at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes this October.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:18:59 +0200
New styles from Maui Jim
By Doug Newhouse
Maui Jim Sunglasses will be unveiling a wide range of new sunglass styles at this year's TFWA World Exhibition, promising a frame to suit everyone, along with 'superb quality lenses'.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:18:02 +0200
Integration 'progressing well'
By Doug Newhouse
Kraft Foods World Travel Retail reports that the integration process of KFWTR and Cadbury International Travel Retail is 'progressing well', with staff in both entities said to be focused on combining the strengths of both companies to provide the 'best of both' to their business partners.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:17:15 +0200
Diageo repackages Smirnoff Vodka brand
By Doug Newhouse
Diageo GTME reports that SMIRNOFF No. 21 and SMIRNOFF Flavours have both been repackaged and re-designed to reflect a more stylish look, with these brands expected to be in store this month.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:55:54 +0200
Diageo pre-tax profits up 12% to $3.47bn
By Doug Newhouse
Despite weak demand in Europe and North America, drinks giant Diageo today reported a 12% increase in pre-tax profits to £2.24bn ($3.47bn) for the year ending June 30, thanks to strong growth in Asia, Africa, Latin America and also other developing markets. Increased marketing spend and the strong performance of premium and super premium brands led to an extremely impressive net sales growth of 19% in Global Travel and Middle East.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:47:59 +0200
Best GTME double-digit sales performance
By Doug Newhouse
Commenting on today's Diageo PLC preliminary results to June-end 2010, Diageo Global Travel & Middle East (GTME) Managing Director Jane Ewing called it outstanding in absolute terms and 'probably the best overall performance that GTME has ever reported'.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:46:57 +0200
'Dual operator model' impacts on Auckland
By Doug Newhouse
Auckland International Airport (AIAL) has reported revenues down 1.4% to NZ$.363.1m ($255.4m) for the year ending June 30 2010, blaming a soft operating environment - although less severe than expected - and 'the anticipated impact from the reversion to a dual duty free operator model'.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:25:30 +0200
Clogau's TFWA 'Gold Rush'
By Doug Newhouse
Clogau Gold of Wales is offering one lucky visitor to its stand (Yellow Village D35) at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes the chance to win a solid gold necklace worth £1,000 ($1,500) by leaving their business card for an end-of-show draw.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:24:52 +0200
British Food Fortnight today
By Doug Newhouse
BAA's Heathrow Airport is launching the airport's first British Food Fortnight today, with more than 20 restaurants, bars and cafés across the terminals offering favourite food and drink to highlight the best of Britain. Heathrow's shops are also joining in the celebrations with special offers.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:24:03 +0200
