New Zealand\u2019s new duty free shopping experience starts from 29 June 2015, with the arrival of Auckland Airport\u2019s two new international duty free retailers, Aer Rianta International and LS Travel Retail Pacific.<\/p>\n
Aer Rianta International will trade as \u201cThe Loop Duty Free\u201d and LS Travel Retail Pacific will trade as \u201cAelia Duty Free\u201d. The retailers were selected in February 2015, following the completion of an international tender process, and will be Auckland Airport\u2019s two main duty free operators. They replace the existing operators, DFS and JR Duty Free.<\/p>\n
Richard Barker, Auckland Airport\u2019s General Manager Retail and Commercial, says, \u201cAuckland Airport is committed to providing passengers with a shopping experience that represents the very best of New Zealand and the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Loop and Aelia will be introducing exciting new local and international brands to the airport. In time, these will be complemented by a wide range of new stores once Auckland Airport completes the expansion of its international departure area in late-2017.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to ensuring that a comprehensive range of duty free products are available for passengers to purchase at the terminal during the month it will take to transition to The Loop and Aelia,\u201d says Mr Barker.<\/p>\n
Matthieu Mercier, CEO, LS Travel Retail Pacific<\/a>, says \u201cOur Aelia Duty Free concept, tailored specifically for Auckland Airport will offer innovative ideas and see many \u2018firsts\u2019 for the airport. Our vision to intrigue, experience and indulge will form the backbone of our new store, with customers able to try before they buy – everything from chocolate and fragrance to liquor.\u201d<\/p>\n Jack MacGowan, Aer Rianta International <\/a>CEO, was equally thrilled about The Loop opening in Auckland, saying \u201cWe are very much looking forward to bringing our innovative retail offer to Auckland Airport, providing travellers with an award-winning shopping experience in store as well as online.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information about Auckland Airport\u2019s new duty free retailers and the transition process visit www.aucklandairport.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n About Aelia:\u00a0Operating in 29 countries throughout Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific, LS Travel Retail, a division of Lagard\u00e8re Services, is a world leader in travel retail. Lagard\u00e8re Services operates more than 4,100 stores across the world, including a presence at over 150 airports and 700 stations. For more info visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.aeliadutyfree.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n About The Loop:\u00a0The Loop is a fresh, modern and vibrant duty free brand. Aer Rianta International operates in 14 locations across 4 continents and has been recognised for marketing and digital innovations with four Frontier Awards in the past two years, following on from successes as Best Airport Retailer in 2010 and Speciality Concept in 2011. For more info visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.theloopdutyfree.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n