Dubai Duty Free sales up 21% in 1Q2010

UAE's Dubai Duty Free reported sales rose 21% year-on-year to USD307 million in the first three months of 2010 (Trend, 01-Apr-2010).

Dubai Duty Free: "From 2H2009 and 1Q2010, we have definitely seen an increase in consumer spending across all categories, including the high-end products, and we are optimistic that this year will be a record year for Dubai Duty Free," Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director. Source: Trend, 01-Apr-2010.