{"id":72013,"date":"2024-05-02T10:32:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T09:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=72013"},"modified":"2024-05-02T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T09:33:34","slug":"bulgarias-sofia-international-airport-opens-new-walk-through-duty-free-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/bulgarias-sofia-international-airport-opens-new-walk-through-duty-free-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulgaria\u2019s Sofia International Airport opens new walk-through duty-free store"},"content":{"rendered":"

Representatives from Avolta and Sofia Airport\u2019s operator SOF Connect celebrated the official opening of a new walk-through retail store in Bulgaria\u2019s largest international airport. As the latest opening from Avolta\u2019s 2022 contract win, this store sets a new benchmark for travel retail in Eastern European airports.<\/p>\n


\nAll travelers in Terminal 2 will pass through the new 1733 m\u00b2 retail space, which is located directly after the security control area. Beauty takes center stage with 365 m\u00b2 of floorspace, and a Victoria\u2019s Secret corner \u2013 the brand\u2019s exclusive point of sale in Sofia \u2013 is integrated within the area. Iconic Fashion brands such as Longchamp, Furla and Guess, offer their latest leather accessories collections. A specially dedicated area of almost 200 m\u00b2 showcases local products to foster a sense of place for travellers, and a \u201cTaste of Sofia\u201d tasting bar offers travellers the chance to try the best local wines and spirits.<\/p>\n

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Emil Georgiev, General Manager Bulgaria, Avolta said: \u201cWe are immensely proud to unveil this new store to travellers. The opening marks a significant milestone in Avolta\u2019s commitment to contribute to transforming Sofia Airport into a five-star facility, where travelers are more than happy to spend time. We would like to thank SOF Connect for the trust they\u2019ve shown in us, and everyone at Avolta that has been involved in bringing this store to life, from the initial store concept, to the efforts of the local team to make all of this happen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Jesus Caballero, Chief Executive Officer of SOF Connect \u2013 the operator of Sofia Airport commented: “We are delighted to have this brand new and first of a kind Avolta\u2019s duty-free walk-through store as part of our retail offering and it fits perfectly with our ongoing commitment to provide a five-star shopping experience for our passengers.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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