September 2018 - ESTABLISHED 1997 -
TRBusiness Volume 21, Issue 09 September 2018 Contents
Orgnanic H1 growth for Dufry.. ....17 The Swiss retailer registered strong organic growth of +5.5% in the first half of 2018, pushing turnover up to CHF4,097.1m ($4.1bn), reports Luke Barras-Hill.
IIAC considers low-cost terminal. 19 Incheon Airport is planning on developing effective operational tactics aimed at low-cost carriers. Luke Barras-Hill investigates.
WHITE SPIRITS 39-53
Gin booms as tequila recovers .... 39 While gin continues to dominate duty free and domestic markets, vodka is losing some of its market share, writes Charlotte Turner.
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Power to the people ..................... 20 Travel Retail Training is hoping to reinforce its enviable reputation for successful training initiatives with its new event in December, writes Charlotte Turner.
TFWA CANNES PREVIEW 21-37
TFWA MD cautiously optimistic ... 21 Managing Director John Rimmer believes the DF&TR industry must not rest on its laurels despite being positive about current performance, learns Andrew Pentol.
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The future is bright for DF&TR.....27 The Tax Free World Association tells Charlotte Turner that prospects for the duty free and travel industry have ‘rarely seemed brighter’.
Sterling work behind the scenes.. 31 TRBusiness takes a look at the vital work taking place at TFWA’s HQ ahead of the 34th Cannes showpiece.
Digital Village returns to Cannes. 33 A Tuesday opening and technology pitch platform are the key changes to this year’s TFWA Digital Village which returns for a second year. Luke Barras-Hill reports.
Exhibitors outline expectations .. 36 Charlotte Turner asks exhibitors old and new what they are expecting from the 2018 TFWA Conference and Exhibition.
SEPTEMBER 2018
Craft vodka mounts fight back .... 43 The vodka category is introducing an array of craft brands and new flavour variants. Charlotte Turner reveals the details.
Gin craze opens new avenues ......47 New flavours, ingredients and experiences are being launched at a rapid pace, but will this last? Luke Barras-Hill reports on one of the fastest growing spirits categories.
Tequila enjoys +5% volume rise.. 53 Last year, tequila outperformed vodka, baiju, soju and sambuca in volume terms. Charlotte Turner assesses why premium tequilas could be driving market share gains.
CIGARS 55-64
Justifying the walk-in humidor ... 55 Walk-in humidors have their advantages and disadvantages, but return on investment is key to their success. TRBusiness seeks the views of the industry.
J. Cortès retains family values ... 57 Two years since the acquisition of Oliva Cigars, J. Cortès continues to expand its DF&TR presence while retaining the family-owned ‘soul’ of both companies. Luke Barras-Hill reports.
Profile: Oettinger Davidoff ...........61 The Swiss cigar supplier has been present in the channel for 25 years and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018, as Andrew Pentol discovers.
Chang-Kyu Kim Incheon sizes up LCC opportunities... p19 SUBSCRIBER ONLY CONTENT Also inside
UKTRF | FRAPORT | EVER RICH | LOTTE DUTY FREE | HAMAD AIRPORT GEBR. HEINEMANN | SHILLA | HUDSON | TALLINK | COPENHAGEN | BAHRAIN TRT UK | COUNTER INTELLIGENCE | PEOPLE NEWS | NOW & THEN
Interview: TFWA MD John Rimmer
Cannes Preview: What can we expect this year?
ETRC update on Illicit Trade in Tobacco
Dufry revenue jumps 7.2% to $4.1bn in H1
Gin drives growth and innovation in white spirits
Cigar report: Humidors in the spotlight
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Balmoral growth boosts Agio ..... 64 Royal Agio Cigars will continue focusing on the travel retail exclusive Balmoral Añejo XO in Cannes, where it hopes to present a new limited-edition hand- made cigar. Andrew Pentol outlines its DF&TR ambitions.
TOBACCO UPDATE 65-69
Key industry footfall driver.. ....... 65 The importance of tobacco in terms of the overall DF&TR category mix remains apparent, as Andrew Pentol discovers.
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JTI committed to GTR business....67 The company is targeting further share of market from its global flagship brands following a positive 2017. Andrew Pentol discusses strategy with Simon Warburton, General
Manager, Vice President Worldwide Duty Free.
ITP challenge to DF tobacco .........69 The World Health Organisation’s Illicit Trade in Tobacco Protocol comes into force on 25 September with a meeting to discuss the next stages of implementation in October. Luke Barras- Hill reports.
Counter Intelligence .................... 70 Some of the best product launches and animations in September.
People .......................................... 72 Personnel moves in the market
Now and Then ...............................74 Luke Barras-Hill traces 20 years back, from then... to now.
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