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Canada’s government cuts red tape for the Duty Free industry with successful conclusion of Strategic Review

After more than four years as the Frontier Duty Free Association’s number one priority, Canada’s land border duty free operators are celebrating the successful outcome of the strategic review by the Canadian government. The goal of the Review, which began in 2010, was to simplify the Duty Free Shop regulations and grant duty free operators […]

Canada’s airports continue upward trend in August; land border sales flat

Canada’s airport duty free sales continued their impressive year in 2014, growing double digits in August, while the country’s land border sales were basically flat for the month. According to the latest figures from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), airport sales in August were $32 million, jumping 22% compared to August 2013 sales. For […]

Canada’s airport sales rise 20% in July continuing positive year; land border sales up slightly

Canada’s airport duty free sales continued its hot streak in July rising double figures yet again, while the country’s land border sales improved slightly for the month, according to the latest figures from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). The national airport duty free sales for July were $28 million, up 20% versus July 2013 […]