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Asia Pacific
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Heinemann Duty Free hails contract capture at Gold Coast Airport
As revealed in our extensive coverage of Gebr Heinemann’s 2017 results this week, the German travel retailer has secured a seven-year contract for two shops at Gold Coast Airport. Read More
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CityPlus warns Incheon Airport of potential perfumes & cosmetics ‘monopoly’ in restructured tender
CityPlus says the revamped Incheon tender offers the real danger of a monopoly that would erode the consumer proposition and threaten smaller rivals. UPDATED with market thoughts on CityPlus claim. Read More
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Making waves: Cruiseline retail concessions a key target for Heinemann
The German travel retailer is taking a typically serious and committed approach to growing its business in the burgeoning cruise channel. "We believe Heinemann has a great offer because of our global approach," says Executive Director DIstribution Peter Irion. Read More
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Emirates Group-owned dnata set to acquire Qantas catering businesses
The Dubai-based inflight catering and retail services provider signed an agreement last week for the Qantas businesses, which is subject to approval. Read More
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Lotte Duty Free forms alliance with Citibank to promote tourism
The companies aim to attract Citibank VIP customers in South Korea and across Asia Pacific. Read More
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Pernod Ricard reports travel retail growth for first nine months of FY18
The company's overall sales amounted to €7,059 million for the period, with all travel retail regions achieving sales increases. Read More
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Kanebo Cosmetics launches KATE TOKYO counter at Hong Kong International Airport
The counter, in The Shilla Duty Free's arrival store, offers the Japanese make-up brand's best-selling and travel retail-exclusive products. Read More
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Max Heinemann to return to Hamburg and join Gebr Heinemann Board
And then there were five. Generations that is. Max Heinemann, son of Gunnar Heinemann and nephew of Claus, takes up a board role from August. Read More
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Hainan to establish new offshore duty free shop – Chinese state media report
The resort island's burgeoning offshore duty free sector is set for another major boost as a third operation is touted for the town of Bo’ao. Read More
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Love story: Lotte Duty Free arranges surprise proposal in Star Avenue
The new video from Lotte Duty Free's series of memorable moments charts Chinese couple Meng De Bin and Wang Jianjing's eight-year romance culminating in a proposal. Read More
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Spectacular Jewel Changi Airport project takes shape
Some 75% of the construction has been completed and Jewel Changi Airport is on track to open as a “a world-class lifestyle destination" in 2019. Read More
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Hearty Heinemann: German travel retailer posts “healthy, robust” €4.1 billion turnover in 2017; projects double-digit 2018 growth
Gebr Heinemann today unveiled what it described as “healthy, robust development” for 2017, combined with an upbeat outlook for 2018. Controlled group turnover rose +6.6% year-on-year to €4.1 billion. Read More
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William Grant & Sons names Doug Bagley as Managing Director for Asia Pacific
William Grant & Sons names Doug Bagley as Managing Director for Asia Pacific. The experienced drinks executive takes over the Singapore-based role on 14 May. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Interview: Retail inMotion targets a digital revolution
Inflight specialist Retail inMotion has a plan to maximise airlines’ engagement with travellers through enhanced digitalisation and retail services. As the company enters a new phase of expansion, CEO Stefan Patermann and Chief Information Officer Cian O’Cuinneagain explain the path Read More
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