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Tobacco Products and Lighters
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Chairman Andreas Schmid and CEO Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard depart Oettinger Davidoff in high-level shake-up
Big changes at the powerful Swiss cigar and accessories house. Domenico Scala is named Chairman and former Chief Operating Officer Beat Hauenstein succeeds Hoejsgaard as CEO. Read More
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NAA Retailing confirms opening dates for Narita Airport arrivals stores
Fa-So-La Arrival Duty Free North will open on Friday 1 September and Fa-So-La Arrival Duty Free South on Monday 4 September. Read More
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Alzawrae set to launch portable shisha and new Mazaya flavour at Cannes
The Jordanian tobacco company’s participation at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition coincides with a new ‘shisharoma therapy’ promotion at Dubai International. Read More
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Imperial Tobacco and Condor Airlines run training programme to boost sales
Imperial Tobacco Sales and Marketing Operations Manager Europe Jonas Harder worked with Condor’s Training Team to engage 500 crew members. Read More
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Singapore authorities grant duty free retailers exemption from tobacco restrictions
The exemption covers DFS's Changi Airport stores, plus the port stores at HarbourFront Centre and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Read More
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“Make it young, make it hip, but keep it moving and agile”: Doug Bagley crafts a new direction for travel retail
Earlier this year former Diageo Global Travel Managing Director Doug Bagley joined fast-growing independent travel retail distributor CIDF as Chief Executive. At the recent Tax Free Asia Pacific show in Singapore he talked to Martin Moodie about what drew him Read More
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Oettinger Davidoff reports +8.2% sales increase in fiscal 2016
The premium cigar company said it had expanded its global position in a challenging year, with core brand Davidoff seeing strong +20% growth. Read More
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Davidoff Cigars launches Winston Churchill contemporary accessories line
Tribute to Winston Churchill's statesmanship: The collection comprises two humidors, liquor glasses with cigar holders and limited-edition Union Jack ash trays. Read More
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KT International adopts a personalised approach to expansion in Asia
Following innovative changes to its top international brands, KT International looks to see its +40% year-on-year growth in Europe mirrored in the Asian market. Read More
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Davidoff extends AVO Cigars’ Puritos line with two shorter formats
Syncro Nicaragua Puritos and Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Puritos are housed in boxes of ten and offer the same taste as the full-sized formats. Read More
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JTI expands Worldwide Duty Free Corporate Affairs and Communications team
Mariana Stangl Pinheiro replaces Paula Armoa as Corporate Affairs Manager and Katie Dovey joins as Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager. Read More
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AVO Cigars introduces Syncro Toro in box-pressed tubo packaging
The AVO Syncro Nicaragua Toro is now available in box-pressed matte-finished packaging, which is said to help keep cigars fresh and protected. Read More
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Gebr Heinemann secures exclusive supply contract with Mauritius Duty Free Paradise
The German company enjoys the spoils of victory after an open tender to supply the retailer's core business on Mauritius and nearby Rodrigues. Read More
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Picture Gallery & George Velentzas interview: Hellenic Duty Free Shops celebrates Grand Opening of revamped intra-Schengen stores at Athens International Airport
"One bee cannot produce honey on its own." Hellenic Duty Free Shops CEO George Velentzas makes a passionate speech at the opening of the retailer's impressively revamped intra-Schengen store, which is highlighted by a 30% focus on local products. UPDATED Read More
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