NEW ZEALAND. Leading luxury travel retailer DFS Group is set to open its newest store in the southern city of Queenstown on 29 October.
T Galleria by DFS, Queenstown is a luxury shopping destination that will offer more than 120 brands including Dior Beauty and La Mer, Ralph Lauren fashion and local brands such as Manuka South, Welmark and Antipodes. More will be announced, including nearly 40 brand exclusives.
The two-level offering spans 1,800sq m in O’Connells, one of the most significant buildings in the tourism hotspot. It will be the first and only department store in Queenstown, with an assortment of fashion & accessories, beauty, wines, food, gifts and watches & jewellery. The store will also feature numerous food & beverage choices.
“We are very excited to introduce, for the first time in Queenstown, a carefully curated selection of the best luxury retail and finest local products, further enhancing the reputation and appeal of this beautiful destination,” said DFS Group Vice President Retail Operations Oceania Prashant Mahboobani.
Queenstown is a popular holiday destination thanks to its dramatic alpine scenery and year-round activities. It features diverse dining, hospitality and entertainment options that appeal to international travellers and locals.
T Galleria by DFS, Queenstown will also be the first store of DFS’ new ‘Resort Galleria’ concept which is being introduced to its global store portfolio. The Resort Gallerias will showcase “curated assortments of the best international and local brands, emphasising an authentic sense of place and community,” said DFS. In Queenstown, the store will feature an open and airy design with an “informal yet elegant feel”, created from natural and sustainable locally sourced materials.
T Galleria by DFS, Queenstown will be DFS’ third location in New Zealand. The retailer has operated T Galleria by DFS, Auckland in the Custom House heritage building since 1997 and operates several boutiques at Auckland Airport.
