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    <title>Duty Free News International - Travel Retail News</title>
    <link>http://www.dfnionline.com</link>
    <description>The World's biggest travel-retail publisher</description>
    <language>en-uk</language>
    <copyright>Copyright 2007 DFNIOnline</copyright>

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			<title>Diageo focuses on premiumisation with executive moves</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Diageo-focuses-on-premiumisation-with-executive-moves-1857139.html</link> 
	        <description>The additional investment will enable a much more joined-up approach to customer and shopper insight</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Autogrill announces half-year results</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Autogrill-announces-half-year-results-1857138.html</link> 
	        <description>The acquisition of World Duty Free and the remaining 49.95% stake in Aldeasa raises the company’s revenue</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:41:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pernod Ricard runs Havana Club promotion at Heathrow T4</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Pernod-Ricard-runs-Havana-Club-promotion-at-Heathrow-T4-1857116.html</link> 
	        <description>The campaign will run until August 30 and aims to encourage customers to trade up through tastings and gwps</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:13:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Fine Brands to present limited-edition Glenlivet whisky in Cannes</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Fine-Brands-to-present-limited-edition-Glenlivet-whisky-in-Cannes-1857114.html</link> 
	        <description>Only 135 bottles of The Glenlivet Adelphi Selection 1968 40yo Speyside will be available worldwide</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>CTC-ARI announces cruise competition winner </title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/CTC-ARI-announces-cruise-competition-winner-1857107.html</link> 
	        <description>The event is designed to maximise penetration by cross-promoting retail and food and beverage operations</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:15:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Eraman predicts retail boost at KLIA</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Eraman-predicts-retail-boost-at-KLIA-1857104.html</link> 
	        <description>The retailer expects the opening of Kuala Lumpur International airport’s new commercial area to increase its revenue by 20% in 2009</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:54:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>São Tomé and Príncipe annuls airport duty-free contract</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/So-Tom-and-Prncipe-annuls-airport-duty-free-contract-1857106.html</link> 
	        <description>Duty-free concessionaire Sociedade de Desenvolvimento de São Tomé accused of contractual violations</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:22:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>WDF sales of One water help pump up donations to £1m</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/WDF-sales-of-One-water-help-pump-up-donations-to-1m-1857105.html</link> 
	        <description>World Duty Free and Alpha Retail CEO Mark Riches urges more travellers to buy One</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:20:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>AoT board approves second stage of development</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/AoT-board-approves-second-stage-of-development-1857103.html</link> 
	        <description>The long-term plan aims to increase the capacity of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport to 60m passengers a year by 2018</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:36:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>CAAS signs Changi T1 renovation contract</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/CAAS-signs-Changi-T1-renovation-contract-1857102.html</link> 
	        <description>The expansion work at Singapore Changi airport terminal one will be undertaken by Takenaka Corp</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:25:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Braun strengthens travel-retail team</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Braun-strengthens-travel-retail-team-1857101.html</link> 
	        <description>Heidi Hoffmann has been appointed as sales manager and will concentrate on European travel-retail and new Asian markets</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:38:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Absolut announces management team changes</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Absolut-announces-management-team-changes-1857100.html</link> 
	        <description>The changes follow V&amp;amp;S Absolut Spirits’ acquisition by Pernod Ricard in July</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:29:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Maxxium to host Oktoberfest promotion in Munich</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Maxxium-to-host-Oktoberfest-promotion-in-Munich-1857099.html</link> 
	        <description>The liquor distributor will showcase some of its premium brands and offer gifts to customers in September</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:21:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>GuestLogix wins Spirit Airlines contract</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/GuestLogix-wins-Spirit-Airlines-contract-1857098.html</link> 
	        <description>The company’s pay-per-transaction technology has been selected for the low-cost carrier’s domestic and international flights</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Vienna Skylink opening delayed</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Vienna-Skylink-opening-delayed-1857097.html</link> 
	        <description>Flughafen Wien said it expects minimum rental income of €23m ($34.1m) from the Skylink terminal’s tenants</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:36:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Retail sales up by 23% at Sacramento International</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Retail-sales-up-by-23-at-Sacramento-International-1857096.html</link> 
	        <description>The airport’s retail stores recorded sales of over $13m from July 2007 to May 2008</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:15:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Belvédère opens Panama office</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Belvdre-opens-Panama-office-1857095.html</link> 
	        <description>The liquor supplier’s new office aims to boost its operations in the Caribbean and Latin America</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:57:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Schiphol Group results down despite good retail performance</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Schiphol-Group-results-down-despite-good-retail-performance-1857094.html</link> 
	        <description>Increased revenue from the duty-free stores at Amsterdam Schiphol airport were not enough to offset losses</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:09:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Nuance launches Turkish confectionery concept at Antalya</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Nuance-launches-Turkish-confectionery-concept-at-Antalya-1857092.html</link> 
	        <description>The Box of Delights outlet at Antalya International airport terminal one offers traditional Turkish sweets</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:50:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Spirit of India store opens at Hyderabad</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Spirit-of-India-store-opens-at-Hyderabad-1857091.html</link> 
	        <description>The shop offers ethnic and contemporary fashion and accessories, jewellery and gifts from across the country</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:34:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Retail expansion lifts Auckland airport</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Retail-expansion-lifts-Auckland-airport-1857090.html</link> 
	        <description>Non-aeronautical revenues now represent nearly 55% of the New Zealand airport’s total revenue</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 9:50:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Beneficiary sought for DFNI Charity Ball</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Beneficiary-sought-for-DFNI-Charity-Ball-1857093.html</link> 
	        <description>Nominations are now being sought for an organisation to benefit from DFNI’s 2009 Charity Ball</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 9:08:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Gold Coast airport begins A$100m redevelopment</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Gold-Coast-airport-begins-A100m-redevelopment-1857089.html</link> 
	        <description>The location’s duty-free area will grow by 30% after the new terminal extension, due to be completed in March 2010</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:53:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Duty-free sales boost SriLankan Airlines</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Duty-free-sales-boost-SriLankan-Airlines-1857088.html</link> 
	        <description>Core airline operation losses were countered by good performance in non-aeronautical segments</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:12:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Zürich airport benefits from retail success</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Zrich-airport-benefits-from-retail-success-1857087.html</link> 
	        <description>New shop openings and increased opening hours resulted in a 13% growth in commercial revenue in the first six months of 2008</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:21:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>BAA airport ownership at risk</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/BAA-airport-ownership-at-risk-1857086.html</link> 
	        <description>The UK Competition Commission has provisionally recommended the sale of two London airports and either Edinburgh or Glasgow airports</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:42:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Duty-free newcomer sponsors Scandinavian event</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Duty-free-newcomer-sponsors-Scandinavian-event-1857084.html</link> 
	        <description>Jewellery manufacturer Känsla has become the latest sponsor of the first DFNI Scandinavian Conference </description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:30:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Industry welcomes Croatia LAGs recognition</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Industry-welcomes-Croatia-LAGs-recognition-1857085.html</link> 
	        <description>Travel-retail and airport organisations applaud the approval of Croatia’s security standards for liquids by the European Commission</description>
	        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:37:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New terminal at Kota Kinabalu airport opens</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/New-terminal-at-Kota-Kinabalu-airport-opens-1857083.html</link> 
	        <description>The R720m ($216m) facility will be able to handle up to 9m passengers a year</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 9:43:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Airport debut for Paris Hilton handbag range</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Airport-debut-for-Paris-Hilton-handbag-range-1857082.html</link> 
	        <description>The Confidence leathergoods collection is soon to be launched at Manchester and Hamburg airports</description>
	        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 9:35:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bright outlook for global travel-retail</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Bright-outlook-for-global-travel-retail-1857080.html</link> 
	        <description>A Verdict Research report expects retail sales at airports to grow by 11% in 2008 despite economic pressures</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:47:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Two new tenders at Changi</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Two-new-tenders-at-Changi-1857079.html</link> 
	        <description>A speciality concession and a fashionwear outlet are available at Singapore Changi airport</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hudson Group to offer airport DVD rental service</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Hudson-Group-to-offer-airport-DVD-rental-service-1857078.html</link> 
	        <description>The retailer has partnered with Flexplay Entertainment to offer DVD rental at airports in the US and Canada from September</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:14:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Estée Lauder announces full-year results</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Este-Lauder-announces-full-year-results-1857077.html</link> 
	        <description>The beauty company reported growth of 12% to $7.91bn in net sales for the year ended June 30 2008</description>
	        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:10:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cadbury announces half-year results</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Cadbury-announces-half-year-results-1857076.html</link> 
	        <description>Cadbury’s performance in travel-retail helps the company to achieve a 7% increase in revenue</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ARI appoints Nick Forbes as group retail operations director</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/ARI-appoints-Nick-Forbes-as-group-retail-operations-director-1857075.html</link> 
	        <description>The Auckland airport general manager retail will take up his new role in early November</description>
	        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Kiehl’s stand-alone store celebrates official opening at Changi T2</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Kiehls-stand-alone-store-celebrates-official-opening-at-Changi-T2-1857074.html</link> 
	        <description>Nuance-Watson (Singapore) and L’Oréal Luxury Products International’s Asia/Pacific division Scental hosted the event</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:42:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Auckland to retain dual-retailer model after anti-trust pressure</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Auckland-to-retain-dual-retailer-model-after-anti-trust-pressure-1857070.html</link> 
	        <description>Following the New Zealand Commerce Commission’s intervention, the airport has decided to drop plans to move to a single-operator retail model</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:16:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New extension for Indian airport duty-free tenders</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/New-extension-for-Indian-airport-duty-free-tenders-1857073.html</link> 
	        <description>Airports Authority of India has extended once again the bid submission deadline for five airport retail tenders</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:07:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Heinemann gains exclusivity for Famous Grouse special edition</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Heinemann-gains-exclusivity-for-Famous-Grouse-special-edition-1857072.html</link> 
	        <description>The Famous Grouse Spanish Oak is on sale exclusively at the German travel retailer’s stores</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:34:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>AoT results boosted by King Power compensation</title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/AoT-results-boosted-by-King-Power-compensation-1857071.html</link> 
	        <description>Non-aeronautical revenues were also up 7.1% in the three months ended June 30 and 22.4% in the nine months to June 2008</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:21:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bacardi Nordic travel-retail manager Jensen to retire </title>
	        <link>http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Bacardi-Nordic-travel-retail-manager-Jensen-to-retire-1857069.html</link> 
	        <description>Bacardi Global Travel Retail sales manager for Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and the Balkan states Thomas Koch will manage the Nordic countries</description>
	        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:53:39 GMT</pubDate>
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