NewsLink Pty Ltd (or LS travel retail Asia Pacific - formerly known as Lagardère Services Asia Pacific) is an Australian company responsible for providing convenience items and travel products in

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History

NewsLink began in 1990 when its

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obtained the rights to operate the newsagency concessions at

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. In 1994 NewsLink expanded into its first

operations. The growth and potential of the business was soon recognised, and Newslink became the first company chosen by R. M. Williams and

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to represent their

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s in travel retail. In 2000 NewsLink joined ''Times the Bookshop'' and opened the first TimesNewsLink store at

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. NewsLink became part of

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(HDS) in 2001. HDS is a worldwide company that operates an international network of

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stores and is owned by

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conglomerate Lagardere. Newslink now falls under the Lagardere Service corporate umbrella.

Brands

NewsLink operates a number of chains of retail outlets, including: *NewsLink:

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s, Magazines, Books, Gifts, Drinks and Snacks *Icons: ''Gourmet Traveller'' books and magazines, Gourmet, Gourmet Foods, Wine, and Distilled beverage, Spirits *RELAY: Books,

s, Magazines, Gifts, and Souvenirs *Hub Convenience: Convenience Items - Snacks and Drinks *TimesNewsLink: Books, and Magazines *Kaboom: Children's Toys, Games, Educational products, activity packs, Books, Multimedia and Confectionery. *Bijoux Terner: Everything is $20 - Watches, Sunglasses, Costume jewelry, Costume Jewellery, Necktie, Silk Ties, Handbags, Scarf, Scarves, and various other accessories. *Discover:

n gifts and souvenirs *Watermark: Books with integrated Coffeehouse, Cafe

References

External links

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Official WebsiteLagardère Services
{{Convenience stores Companies based in Sydney Convenience stores of Australia Bookshops of Australia Retail companies established in 1990 Australian companies established in 1990