The scale and dynamism of Duty Free Philippines’ confectionery business really has to be seen to be believed. After yesterday’s tour of flagship outlet Fiesta Mall – as part of our visit to the Philippines this week – today we returned to get an insight into the retailer’s largest category (above), and the drivers behind
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Singing salesmen make it Fiesta time in the Philippines
Twenty-one years after post-Arrivals shopping was introduced in the Philippines at Fiesta Mall in Manila, the concept shows no sign of losing its allure among Filipino travellers and especially returning workers from overseas. Today, even amid intensifying competition from the domestic market and an erosion of the duty free price advantage in some categories, Fiesta
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Scrum down, but Ireland finish on the up
Some of travel retail’s finest (their description) athletes were determined on Saturday that they would not be found wanting, should their countries ever come calling. In the build-up to the eagerly awaited Six Nations rugby clash between England and Ireland at Twickenham, Ireland’s Liam Flood and Dermot Davitt (left, representing the Aer Rianta International and
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Building an upscale reputation
Geneva-based Caran d’Ache has long enjoyed a reputation for producing high-quality pencils, artists’ materials and office products, and its airport and airline business largely reflects those traditions. But the company is also one of Switzerland’s key luxury writing instruments manufacturers, and it is this heritage that the company is now showcasing with confidence and style
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Made in Germany
With over 11 million hectares of woodland, Germany is one of the most densely forested countries in Europe. Now, one more tree has taken root – in the heart of the new Heinemann Duty Free store at Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1B. Aside from unveiling the Heinemann Duty Free branding at Frankfurt last week, the retailer
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Breaking boundaries on Europe’s borders
It will be fascinating to watch the progress of fledgling duty free business Le Bridge Travel Retail, which opened its first border store – one of five – in recent days, and which is poised to open at the country’s gateway, Chisnau Airport, shortly too. Not only is the company Europe’s newest duty free retailer, but it
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Grant’s: an epic 100-year journey
Grant’s 25yo Scotch whisky – a new travel retail exclusive – alongside the travel bag of Charles Gordon, who left on his epic round-the-world journey to spread the Grant’s message 100 years ago this month Some of the greatest brand stories this industry can boast come from the history and heritage of Scotch whisky. And within
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Engaging the consumer in the air
Clive Humby: “engage the consumer” inflight “Ensure you remain relevant, and engage the consumer.” That was the key message from Clive Humby, Chairman of retail consultancy DunnHumby, at this morning’s Airline Workshop, held at The Scene venue in Cannes. Humby underlined just how airline retailers need to learn lessons from the best High Street retailers and translate
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JTI’s joyous decade
JTI Regional President Fadoul Pekhazis welcomes guests to the company’s tenth anniversary celebration Leading tobacco group JT International (JTI) celebrated its tenth anniversary with a hugely entertaining gala dinner at The Martinez Hotel on Monday night – an event that attracted a stellar cast of leading travel retailers from around the world. Many of JTI’s
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Showtime as TFWA World Exhibition celebrates 25 years
It’s showtime – the 25th TFWA World Exhibition got underway last evening at the Carlton Hotel on the Croisette at Cannes, culminating in a fireworks display that lit up the night sky. We’ll bring you more images from the opening event of the show later. Changi Airport Group Assistant Manager, Planning & Leasing Tan Cai Ping,
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Pride of Thailand
Last Friday night’s 20th anniversary celebration for King Power International Group (Thailand) was an emotional night for the company’s staff and management. Through the two decades of its existence, the past two and a half years have perhaps been the most turbulent – making Friday’s unbridled celebrations all the more poignant. For a start, the
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Vital signs
Might the end of the latest great global industry crisis be hoving into view? Whisper it quietly, but the patient – the aviation business – might just be showing signs of renewed life. That’s certainly what two of the world’s leading airports group are saying today. As Frankfurt Airport posted a marginal decline in August passenger numbers, CEO Stefan Schulte
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‘The swan prepares to take flight’ – Moscow Sheremetyevo T3 set to join ranks of iconic world airports
Since the days of air travel began, airports have been both gateways to the world and have played a part in reflecting the culture of the city or country they serve. Some, like Hong Kong International, Heathrow T5 or Beijing T3, have entered the popular imagination and excited heated debate about their merits as buildings and their style.