NEWS ROUND-UP TR leads call for action on digital information


policymakers and stakeholders in Brussels to consider, where appropriate, digital means as a legally recognised option to providing mandatory product information. ETRC Secretary General Julie Lassaigne


The European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC) has galvanised support from a cross- section of parties urging European leaders to consider digital solutions for businesses and consumers. A joint letter sent to members of


the European Commission on 3 March highlighted opportunities afforded by digitalisation, including solutions for mandatory product labelling. It was signed by the ETRC and 21 other


companies representing a broad number of consumer-facing industry sectors, supported by retailers. The genesis of the initiative emerged


when the ETRC gathered like-minded EU associations to fire a strong message to


told TRBusiness: “Due to the uniqueness of the DF&TR offer, dealing with labelling requirements across so many different product categories, we realised from our discussions with other EU trade associations that a number of initiatives were ongoing at EU and UN level with regards to consumer information as a viable legal option to on-pack labelling, in particular in the food, alcohol, cosmetics and chemicals sectors. “However, it was also clear that the lack


of a strategy or overarching principles on the matter from the European Commission could lead to either inaction or regulatory fragmentation between various sectorial legislations, undermining the potential benefits for both businesses and consumers in the DF&TR channel. “Joining our voice to that of 21 other


organisations, we can demonstrate that digitalisation of product information for consumers is a priority for many consumer-


LHR records flat retail revenue per passenger


London Heathrow Airport retail revenue rose marginally (+0.8%) to £722 million/$933 million in the 12 months ending 31 December 2019 with retail revenue per passenger flat at £8.93/$11.54 (2018: £8.94). Heathrow Airport handled 80.9 million


passengers (+1%) last year, a results statement from operator Heathrow (SP) Limited showed. Revenue from retail concessions


contributed the majority of total retail income, as the Pound Sterling’s drop in value against the Euro and dollar aligned with greater shopping participation. Group revenue climbed by 3.4% to


£3,070m in light of increased flight demand, with adjusted EBITDA rising by


4.6% to £1,921m. Intercontinental traffic rose by 2.2%


spurred by North America due to increased frequencies, additional services and new routes to destinations such as Pittsburgh and Charleston through British Airways.


facing industries and the digital labelling platform that we are developing can be a solution of today for duty free and travel retail – if legislation allows us to do it. “This joint letter is hopefully the first


of many activities during this legislative mandate that will bring ETRC to the forefront of the discussion on this matter.”


King Power to operate duty free pick-up counters at BKK


The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has approved King Power Development Company Limited to run the duty free pick-up counter service at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). The decision was made during a Board


of Directors meeting on 19 February after rights were granted last year to launch a tender process. King Power and Bangkok Airways


Public Company Limited had lodged their respective interests in purchasing documents, with King Power emerging as the sole proposer. The contract term runs from 28


September 2020 to 31 December 2030. AoT said the approval of King Power


was based on a strong financial offer that exceeded the first year’s minimum annual guarantee (MAG) and the landlord’s expectations. “Such compensation will be adjusted


every year in line with the inflation rate, according to the Ministry of Commerce, and the growth of the number of passengers (international) throughout the contractual term,” added AoT.


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