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Global airport retail to reach 41.6 billion dollars by 2027

After two years of stagnation due to Covid-19, the skies are open once again for travellers, a boost to airport retail and tax free shopping. In 2021 during lockdowns and travel restrictions the global airport retail market was valued at 20.1 billion dollars according to data from Research and Market. These figures are expected to more than...

Retail

Hema opens first international travel store at London's Stansted airport

UK consumers can't seem to get enough of Dutch value retailer Hema, and those travelling can now stop and pick up their favourite items at London's Stansted airport. The retailer officially opened the doors of its fifth UK store this Tuesday, which is located behind customs, and offers travellers a unique assortment of last-minute travel...

Design

Retail growth at global airports to grow 72.9 percent by 2019

The global airport retail market is gearing up to hit 59.2 billion dollars (35.4 billion pounds) in 2019, which is a rise of 72.9 percent compared to 2013 according to research from Carly Syme, Senior Analyst at Verdict. The research predicts that the growth will be mainly boosted by a “stronger passenger growth,” with a 27.4 percent rise...

Fashion

Strong Growth In UK Airport Retailing

International airports group BAA reported excellent growth in UK airport retailing for the last quarter. The maturing new space within Heathrow Terminal 3 and Stansted pushed net retail income 9.5 per cent higher to GBP138 million (GBP126m in 2002). Net retail income per passenger rose by 3.1 per cent to GBP4.23 in 2002).