EU: THE END OF DUTY-FREE SALES
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From the 1 July 1999, duty free sales within the European Union will be abolished. In order to adapt to this new deal, the main players within the European duty-free market are vying with each other in the use of their imaginations. Some intend to open discount wine selling outlets, whereas Saresco has decided to freeze the prices of its luxury products with no tax repercussions. Saresco believes that in order to ensure continuity, a constant price must be maintained. In order to achieve this, rental prices at airports must be lowered, and suppliers must also make an effort. Sales of tobacco, and even of alcoholic drinks, could be stopped by most outlets, these products being affected by special duties. The end of duty free sales could have a negative impact on sales in large retail outlets based in French Channel ports. A large part of their activity in linked to cross-Channel traffic. For its part, Eurotunnel plans to develop non-duty free commercial activities in its British and French terminals. The firm plans to set up cash and carry outlets, luxury product shops and restaurants at these locations.
Publication Name: Points de Vente
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0150-1844
Year: 1999
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FRANCE: THE NEW WORLD OF LOGISTICS
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According to a survey carried out by AFT-Iftim, the professional training association, 85% of the companies interviewed subcontract their logistics operations, compared with 79% in 1999. However, certain companies subcontract only part of these operations in order to not be too dependent on service providers. As part of the strategy of no longer having stocks in stores, and with the arrival of electronic commerce, warehouses are ever-bigger. All of the businesses in the logistics industry require a million jobs per year, half of which are in transport. The employees are also being reclassified particularly concerning the person in charge of logistics who now has two to four years of education after the baccalaureate.
Publication Name: Points de Vente
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0150-1844
Year: 2000
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FRANCE: TAMMY TARGETS THE 9-18 AGE RANGE
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Tammy, which targets the 9-18 age range, will put a foothold in France and a number of neighbouring countries such as Belgium, Italy and Spain, during the year 2000. The children's ready to wear and lingerie distribution network is already present in the UK. The network is part of the Etam group.
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Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0150-1844
Year: 1999
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