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Frontier June 2007

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June 2007

Articles inside this Issue:

Back to the drawing board

Sheridan & Co has been moulding retail environments for over 20 years with its pioneering furniture designs. Nicki Saunders catches up with MD Michael Sheridan, who is keen to get his teeth into travel retail Read More...

Crunch time

It has been difficult to avoid newspaper articles about the rise in obesity levels throughout Western Europe over the past year or two, so could a tobacco-style campaign against confectionery be in prospect?David Davies reports Read More...

Fenomenale Ferragamo

Home to watch brands such as Kenneth Cole, World Tour Enterprises is now one of its chosen category’s most dynamic distributors. David Davies spoke to the energetic company about its plans for the future Read More...

Finding a niche

Airport liquor shelves have never been more well-stocked with contrasting offers drawn from across the category. David Davies finds out how suppliers of liqueurs – without doubt one of the most diverse segments of the market – are coping with the increased competition Read More...

In full flow

“Something for everyone from the malt whisky connoisseur to the enthusiastic first timer” is the claim made by Cyprus Airports Duty Free about its innovative new malt whisky concept. David Davies reports Read More...

Into the future

The Middle East is forging ahead in its quest to become bigger and better, and retailers across the region are always on the lookout for the next big thing. Marek Kolasinski investigates Read More...

Pure Indulgence

Confectionery is a very healthy sector. With strong growth and still many opportunities for further development, the category is set for further long term growth. Marek Kolasinski looks at confectionery’s premium offering: Belgian chocolates Read More...

Pure Indulgence 2

To the surprise of many, Café-Tasse won the Star Product of the Year award in Cannes last year. Marek Kolasinski catches up with Francis Beylemans from Francis Selection for his perspective on the triumph Read More...

Putting down roots

Seven years after its launch onto the international scene, the Alizé range of cognac, vodka and fruit juice liqueurs is now well-established in both domestic and travel retail. So, asks David Davies, what now for the brand and its masterminds at Kobrand International? Read More...

Something Special

The cachet of obtaining a whisky product that is unavailable elsewhere goes a long way to explain the appeal of such travel retail exclusives to consumers. But, asks David Davies, how do the suppliers and their brands benefit in the long-term? Read More...

Something Special

There has never been a greater diversity of selection in the watches category – nor, it might be said, in the approaches taken by suppliers to their products’ promotion and retail. David Davies reports Read More...

Trading in Asia

The atmosphere at the TFWA Asia Pacific exhibition in Singapore last May was one of optimism and confidence that the region is driving growth and that opportunities still abound. Marek Kolasinski reports Read More...