THAILAND. Korean travel retailer The Shilla Duty Free will formally open its downtown duty free store on Phuket in coming days.
A spokesman told The Moodie Davitt Report: “The Phuket store is undergoing final preparation before the official opening.”
The new store, operated in a joint venture with local Thailand partners, represents a new landmark for the island, the retailer claimed. It will offer a diverse duty free shopping experience, including luxury goods, beauty and fashion names and Thailand brands.
“The Phuket store is designed to ensure a pleasant and memorable duty free shopping experience for visitors,” the spokesman said. “It is located in a highly accessible area in a popular tourism spot and the building will enhance the overall customer experience through shopping, dining and leisure.
“The Shilla Duty Free Phuket store will offer an unparalleled duty free shopping experience,” the spokesman claimed.
Shoppers purchase at the store with subsequent pick-up at Phuket International Airport (below)
