INDIA. Two new speciality retail stores have opened in Terminal 3 (Domestic) at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, with one providing a Sense of Place through traditional crafts and the other bringing a familiar footwear brand from the Indian market.
The first of the new stores, Lotus House, aims to reflect the “essence of India” through traditional art and craft as well as a contemporary take on popular art and kitsch products.
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The Lotus House sells traditional art and craft, sometimes with a contemporary twist |
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Products are available from across the country, including marblework from Rajasthan, stonework from Mahabalipuram and bronzework from Tamil Nadu.
In addition to its retail activities, The Lotus House also supports the artisan community through technological, design and financial assistance. As well as its new store, it has four locations across India.
Delhi International Airport Limited Chief Commercial Officer Romy Juneja said: “At Delhi’s IGI Airport our endeavour is to partner with the best brands, offer a wide range of products and a great experience to all the travellers. This makes us a preferred shopping destination in India for top brands.”
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The Lotus House store is located in Domestic Terminal 3 |
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The second new retail concession, Metro Shoes, is the first formal footwear store at Delhi International, catering to men and women. The brand already has 235 showrooms across 71 Indian cities.
It has an extensive collection of footwear and boasts Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassadors.
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Metro Shoes already has 235 showrooms across India |
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Juneja added: “It reinforces our association with the world’s top-most brands at India’s largest retail and hospitality space spanning over 30,000sq m.
“Today, Delhi airport houses over 500 brands from across the world. We are committed to providing our passengers with a different experience and [make] their journey memorable.”
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The store provides a wide selection of men’s and women’s footwear |
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