Nordic Markets
Images of the Day: Triple whammy opening for Avolta at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Our latest selection of images comes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, where Avolta is celebrating the recent opening of two stores and a specialist food & beverage outlet.
The Rituals store is the latest addition to the airport’s largest commercial venue, which has gradually opened more than 25 retail and dining outlets since its debut in 2023.
Leading Baltic Sea cruise ferry company Tallink Grupp today reported full-year results, with shop and restaurant sales falling by just under -4% year-on-year to €376 million in 2024.
Among the featured brands are Diptyque, Mini Rodini, Sandqvist, Mantle, Pixi, Skinome, Ceremonia, Selahatin, Nothing, Teenage engineering, Void watches, Kalevala, Akind, Lace laboratory, Ahlvar Gallery, Residuso, Nikben and C’est Normal.
This partnership grants Nora Norway the rights to design, manufacture and distribute Moomin-inspired jewellery, watches, hair accessories, as well as toiletry and makeup bags.
The re-modelled Danske Bank-sponsored lounge features touches of classic Danish design and now includes soundproofed office pods and LED screens to provide passenger entertainment.
Located in the Schengen area, the opening marks the growing popularity of lounge services at the airport.
Avolta’s range of local and international concepts will span over 2,600sq m, incorporating technology-driven solutions such as 24-hour self-service food walls and QR code ordering.
Passenger numbers increased by +2.5% on the company’s Estonia-Finland route and by +8% between Estonia and Sweden compared to 2023, but decreased on Finland-Sweden routes by -15.4%.
The Reykjavík Street Food Market is inspired by the growing food and culture scene in the Iceland capital, and features the Yuzu, La Trattoria and Zócalo restaurant brands.
The new F&B venue in Terminal 5’s Marketplace is operated by Nordrest, with the concept and menu developed by Swedish chef and restaurateur Pontus Frithiof.
L’Oréal Travel Retail has partnered with Gebr. Heinemann to unveil a holiday-themed Armani Beauty activation at Copenhagen Airport Terminal 1.
Director, Global Travel Retail Bo Madsen talks about Anora’s role as a leading wine & spirits house in the Nordics, its strategy to expand beyond the region and the rising demand for craft spirits.
