Medieninformation der Pressekonferenz am 5. Februar 2014

Figures 2013 and Outlook on 2014

  • In 2013 Gebr. Heinemann’s worldwide growth in turnover was 2 percent. For 2014 the company expects a growth in turnover of approx. 6 percent.

  • We are strong, confident and proactive. We register a market share of 16 percent in the European duty free market.

  • In 2013 Gebr. Heinemann directly managed a worldwide retail turnover of 2.4 billion Euros. Our turnoverin wholesale was 800 million Euros. As a result of this, Gebr. Heinemann is Europe’s No 1 in buying power.

  • The company is devoting 100 million Euros to expansion plans in 2014.

Retail and Market Strategies

  • Gebr. Heinemann’s top three markets are Norway (575 million Euros), Turkey (545 million Euros) and Germany (400 million Euros).

  • Gebr. Heinemann will grow in Asia and the USA – acquisitions may come with organic growth.

  • We are at the moment participating in a tender in Egypt.

  • We have opened a sales office in Abu Dhabi, because we want to have a local presence in order to gain business in important markets.

  • Gebr. Heinemann brings modern technology and e-commerce to airports. Potentially, additional turnover outside the shops is to the advantage of the landlords. Currently, participation models are being developed.

  • 80 percent of Gebr. Heinemann’s entire retail turnover is secured until (or beyond) 2020 through long-term concessions.

  • Further goals for 2020 are growth in retail surface area from 70,000 square metres today to 100,000 square metres and a development of Gebr. Heinemann’s airport concessions portfolio from 61 concessions today to 90 concessions.

Wholesale and Services

  • As a wholesaler we are Europe’s No 1 in the duty free industry with a clear market focus.

  • We are the only company which has bespoke sales terms for each channel or region. We know our customers’ needs.

  • Wholesale at Gebr. Heinemann is more than just delivering products from A to B. We make a lasting contribution to the long-term success of our partners.

  • From tender to logistics – we set standards in service for our customers.

  • We have a growth strategy for each segment – biggest growth is expected for airports in RUS/CIS and Africa as well as ferries, airlines and border shops.

  • We can now offer our customers a global solution with our companies Heinemann Asia Pacific and Heinemann Americas.

A Family-owned Company

  • Gebr. Heinemann’s fifth generation: Max Heinemann has recently taken over the position of CEO of Heinemann Asia Pacific in Singapore.

  • Gebr. Heinemann will stay family-owned and family-run in the future.