Who would have imagined how prophetic the name Duty Free Americas would be when the Falic Group bought the company from BAA back in 2001? At that time it was the largest duty free operator in North America, with stores in airports and along the northern U.S. border with Canada and the Southern border with […]
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MITR and DFA create New York theme in new interactive M&Ms store at JFK
DFA and Mars International Travel Retail (MITR) officially opened a new M&Ms store at JFK’s Terminal 7 (British Airways) between Gates 7 and 8, on Feb. 5. This colorful, interactive 30 sq m store replaces the previous M&Ms outlet, in place since 2011. The company says that the store “is a perfect example of how […]
DFA launches Duty Free Express online pre-order system
Duty Free Americas has expanded and upgraded its innovative new online travel retail service called Duty Free Express. A web-based application for desktop computers and mobile devices, Duty Free Express enables travelers to shop for duty free products online up to seven days before arriving at the airport for a scheduled international trip. The website, […]