Minnesota Retail Partners to Begin New Era in Retailing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

MINNEAPOLIS -- CBR/HMSHost Partnership to Showcase Leading Local, Regional, International Concepts; Leaders Very Excited about the Future

In the months ahead, travelers to the great State of Minnesota should plan on extra time at MSP. Not for parking or ticketing, but for shopping.

Minnesota Retail Partners (MRP), a joint venture of Minnesota-based CBR Incorporated and HMSHost, has been selected to build and operate 37 retail shops as part of the airport's next level concessions program. MRP was awarded the spaces through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

"Minnesota Retail Partners brings together two of the industry's premier airport retail companies," said Carole Howe, President of CBR. "HMSHost's strong brand portfolio and their global reach and CBR's local focus and creativity complement each other perfectly. Together, we created an outstanding proposal featuring the best local, regional and international concepts. We can't wait to bring it to life."

"We are honored to be recognized for our efforts," said Howe. "We have never worked harder in developing an RFP response. The commission listened to input from virtually everyone in the industry. It was the most inclusive and dynamic process we have seen. The commission challenged all bidders to be innovative and creative in their approach to meeting MAC's concession needs."

Jack McCarthy, President and CEO of HMSHost, echoes Ms. Howe's enthusiasm, "We are excited about this opportunity to partner with MAC, CBR and a strong lineup of subtenants to achieve the next level of success and recognition for MSP. The airport has consistently been recognized as one of the top concessions programs in the airport retail industry through numerous awards. It was recently named number one in North America by J.D. Powers for its fast, friendly service and superior concept variety. MSP continually receives visits from other airport concessions program personnel looking to enhance their programs. MAC staff has done a great job over the years to create this success."

MRP will combine distinctive local and regional retail concepts with strong international brands to create truly memorable experiences for MSP passengers. "Our retail concepts will showcase the very best that the Twin Cities have to offer," says Howe. "Airport shoppers will have a unique opportunity to experience the beauty, charm, and spirit of our hometown. These local and regional concepts will be perfect complements to a strong lineup of national brands, creating an energy and excitement that travelers are sure to enjoy at MSP, the gateway to our community."

See Exhibit I for a summary of MRP's retail program.

This retail remodeling and expansion will result in new opportunities for current airport employees who have been key contributors to the success of MSP's concessions program.

Vicki Tigwell, chairwoman of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, said, "When the commission invited companies to submit proposals for food and retail concession opportunities at MSP, we opened the doors wide and asked companies to bring us 'the best of the best.' Minnesota Retail Partners rose to the challenge with some really exciting ideas for building on MSP's already successful concessions program. I believe this new partnership between CBR and HMSHost will help MSP raise the bar for airport concessions programs nationwide."

About CBR

CBR Incorporated is a seasoned specialty retailer with 29 years experience developing and managing unique retail concepts in the airport environment. MSP has special significance for CBR, since it is home to the first of its 34 stores located in 11 major airports. CBR has a proven track record of providing Astonishing Customer Care(R) as the recipient of Airport Revenue News' "Retailer With the Highest Regard for Customer Service" award for each of the last five years.

About HMSHost

HMSHost is world-renowned for creating innovative concession plans in travel venues. The company has won international recognition for its original concepts, creative store designs, and outstanding customer service. HMSHost operates in more than 70 airport locations around the world, including 22 of the 25 busiest airports in North America. Eight of North America's top 10 airports, as ranked by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's 2003 Airport Poll, have HMSHost facilities. Every year, more than one billion travelers are exposed to HMSHost operations.

Exhibit I

MINNESOTA RETAIL PARTNERS' MSP RETAIL PROGRAM SUMMARY

Minnesota Retail Partners' retail program features three hometown concepts making their airport debut:

Department 56, the Minnesota-based internationally recognized collectibles and giftware brand will open its first ever airport store. Created specially for MSP's Northstar Crossing, this store will be filled with the enchanting villages, ornaments and gifts that are loved by collectors the world over.

Field & Stream, founded in 1871, is the 5th oldest company in Minnesota. As Minnesota's original outfitter, the first ever Field & Stream airport store will offer everything for the outdoor enthusiast including branded Field & Stream apparel, gear and gifts that celebrate Minnesota's great outdoor tradition. Field & Stream outfitted Charles Lindbergh on his maiden voyage across the Atlantic.

KSTP, a pioneer in the broadcast industry, is the only locally owned and operated broadcast company in the Twin Cities. Vintage news reels and historical memorabilia will celebrate their landmark innovations and contributions to the news industry at selected newsstands.

Other new specialty retail concepts making their first airport appearance at MSP include: Travel Beauty, featuring cosmetics and fragrances from Estee Lauder and Clinique; In Celebration of Golf, an authentic golf experience complete with equipment, apparel, accessories and nostalgic memorabilia; Cielo, a contemporary silver gallery showcasing jewelry and giftware with an emphasis on design; and Kipling, a hip, chic international brand featuring a broad assortment of fashion bags, totes, backpacks, luggage and travel accessories that are the perfect combination of fashion and function.

These new offerings will complement a strong lineup of proven retail concepts including: Toto, one of the hottest new gift store concepts in the airport sector featuring an eclectic assortment from high-tech gadgets to decorative art pieces; Radio Road, a trend setting clothing store with a cosmopolitan attitude, designed for women on the go; Minnesota!, a sophisticated yet whimsical regional specialty store celebrating everything Minnesota; and Spirit of the Red Horse, a classic, upscale Native American/Western store featuring the work of American Indian artists in jewelry, art and gifts.

These concepts join a strong group of national brands including Johnston and Murphy, Minnesota's own Wilson's Leather; jeweler Erwin Pearl, and the world's only airport-based Lands' End location.

In addition to these brands, MRP is also bringing FOX News, America's number-one cable news channel, to the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. HMSHost's FOX News Channel Newsstand will provide direct "real time" feeds from FOX News Channel, broadband Internet connections, and Satellite News, a fully automated kiosk capable of printing more than 150 domestic and international newspapers allowing flexibility for customers to "choose the news." In total it will carry more than 1,700 periodical titles catering to all topics and interests.

The FOX News Channel Newsstand represents a new era in newsstand design. Travelers will now have access to the information that is most important to them--whenever, wherever, and however they want it. This fusion of great design and innovative technology delivers a unique, dynamic experience.

MRP also introduces Lakeside News Connection and Northshore News newsstands which further celebrate Minnesota's great outdoors.

MRP's retail offerings will also include four bookstores. Two will be Authors Bookstores and will feature a very special "shop-in-store" featuring St Paul's own Red Balloon children's bookstore. Voted Minnesota's favorite children's bookshop, this unique concept will showcase interactive learning tools to engage and challenge young minds; a designated play area; regularly scheduled story tellers; and, of course, an outstanding selection of children's books. Two Simply Books locations, each carrying more than 5,000 titles, complete the lineup.