NORWAY. Airport company Avinor has called tenders for around 30 retail spaces at Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim airports, with combined sales value estimated at more than NOK4.5 billion (US$460 million) over five years.
The tenders span a range of key retail categories, including fashion & accessories, sunglasses, sportswear, bookstores, electronics, souvenirs, confectionery, gifting/lifestyle and delicacies.
As reported, in March Avinor launched its eagerly anticipated duty-free tender, with contracts valued at an estimated NOK50 billion (US$5.1 billion) over eight years.
Of the latest bids, an airport company statement said: “The tenders aim to elevate the customer experience at the airports, further solidify Avinor’s position as a leading player in the aviation industry, and ensure stability and predictability in commercial revenues.”
VP Commercial Development Terminal Iskra Skram said: “We look forward to developing an even more relevant and inspiring commercial offering at our largest airports. These tenders provide us with the opportunity to establish long-term partnerships that not only enhance the commercial offering and improve the travel experience but also contribute to creating strong revenue streams.”
The new concessions will lay the foundation for “an attractive, modern and diverse commercial offering within the terminals – while ensuring sustainable value creation in the years ahead”, added Avinor’s statement.
“Avinor aims to transform its terminals into vibrant spaces where functionality and inspiration go hand in hand, offering concepts that meet travellers’ practical needs while also inspiring them.”
Executive Vice President for Commercial Joachim Lupnaav Johnsen said: “By consolidating and optimising terminal spaces, we can create a more cohesive and attractive offering for travellers. This is an important step in enhancing the customer experience and ensuring that our airports appeal to both Norwegian and international travellers.”
The updated retail offering will blend trends and seasonal variations with well-known international and Norwegian brands. Where relevant, Avinor said it will highlight local businesses and Norwegian and Nordic characteristics to deliver “a more authentic experience”.
Avinor said it is seeking partners “capable of creating unique and relevant concepts tailored to the airport environment and passenger traffic. The ideal partners will combine commercial strength with the ability to deliver inspiring customer experiences. They should be customer-focused, adaptable, and capable of evolving in line with emerging trends and a changing passenger mix.”
Avinor’s airports served around 53 million passengers in 2025, and forecasts indicate that passenger numbers will increase to around 56 million at the start of the contract period.
The tenders across the Norwegian airport network were previewed by Avinor in an exclusive interview with The Moodie Davitt Report last September. ✈
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