Gatwick goes luxury with Harrods opening

Gatwick Airport is giving Heathrow's terminal 5 a run for its money, with the opening of new luxury stores in its south terminal. The company is due to open 22 new and revamped boutiques by the end of 2013, with Harrods being the leading draw

with a new 6,000 sq ft store. In addition to its successful Food Hall, it also offers luxury fashion, jewellery and accessories, both from its own brand as well as international labels such as Armani, Paul Smith and DKNY.

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shops see 21m pound revamp

Gatwick's new shopping area is part of a 21 million pound upgrade of its South Terminal departure lounge. New openings include Hugo Boss, Lacoste and Kurt Geiger, with additional brands opening over the new few months.

Spencer Sheen, head of retail at London Gatwick, said: “The new Harrods store at Gatwick is a very important part of [our upgrade]. Not only does it look fantastic, the boutique offers an excellent mix of brands that will delight our passengers."

Brands new to airport retail include Ernest Jones, and Aspinal of London.

Gatwick offers its passengers a "shop and drop" option, where there is an unlimited restriction on tax-free shopping, that customers can leave at the airport until they return.

Image: Gatwick South Terminal