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Tobacco Products and Lighters
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Industry boost as WHO postpones research into duty free tobacco and illicit trade
“This decision is to be welcomed by the duty free industry worldwide," says Duty Free World Council President Frank O’Connell as signatories to the Illicit Trade Protocol push out research into duty free to at least 2020. Read More
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Karelia promises a “new smoking experience” through Omé innovations
New Omé Blue and White 100’s offer a Round Corner format variation of the Omé superslims range and feature Hollow Filter technology to improve draw and taste. Read More
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Al Fakher underlines ambitions for shisha business in travel retail
"Travel retail plays an essential role driving additional growth, while also building brand equity," says Head of Global Travel Retail Ziad Jabre. Read More
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Shisha brand Al Fakher eyes global travel retail growth
The company claims to have a market share of more than 40% in shisha molasses and is looking to grow its duty free business. Read More
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KT International highlights updated lines at Cannes
The King Carbon Core features KT International’s ‘latest generation’ filtration system and Corset introduces a Double Capsule Shell Pack. Read More
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Mazaya offers insight into travel retail strategy and shisha market
The Middle East remains a core market but Mazaya sees “massive” potential in other regions including Europe, Asia Pacific and The Americas. Read More
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Gebr Heinemann names Dr Jennifer Cords to head corporate affairs, compliance and CSR unit
Dr. Jennifer Cords joins Gebr Heinemann in a senior corporate affairs, compliance and CSR role, having worked for over seven years with Imperial Tobacco. Read More
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Imperial Brands appoints Tobias Baude as Global Duty Free & Export Head of Corporate and Legal Affairs
Baude joins the management team in new Madrid headquarters to spearhead efforts to promote and protect the tobacco company’s business in duty free. Read More
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Baltona captures the spirit of a thriving city and airport with Wroclaw store openings
“On a scale unprecedented at regional airports, we decided to focus on local products and close partnership with their manufacturers,” says a proud Baltona Duty Free Chief Executive Piotr Kazimierski as the Flemingo-controlled travel retailer unveils a compelling new-look. Read More
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The Shilla Duty Free poised for US$325 million Gimpo Airport windfall
Analysts expect the new concession to generate annual sales of around KRW60 billion (US$54 million). But with Shilla's expertise and a fair wind behind it in tourism terms, that number could surge. Read More
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Auckland Airport posts +17.1% rise in retail revenue as Chinese traffic surges
Retail revenue growth easily outpaces passenger growth at New Zealand's premier gateway as investment in improved speciality and duty free stores and an enhanced food & beverage offer starts to pay off. Read More
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Lotte and Shilla battle it out for Seoul Gimpo duty free contract
And then there were two. The race for the liquor & tobacco contract at Gimpo International Airport comes down to the country's most powerful travel retailers. Read More
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Three, two, one… (Duty) Zero by cdf– Grand Opening day for China Duty Free Group and Lagardère Travel Retail alliance at Hong Kong Airport
Martin Moodie is on location at Hong Kong Airport to bring exclusive coverage of the Grand Opening of Duty Zero by cdf, the ambitious fruition of the JV between China Duty Free Group (CDFG) and Lagardère Travel Retail. UPDATED to Read More
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Oettinger Davidoff and Dufry open new walk-in humidor at Zürich Airport
The cigar company reveals its 'Davidoff-Oettinger - since 1911' design at a key airport in partnership with Dufry. Read More
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