USA. Duty Free Holdings has partnered DF Express to establish the first-ever duty-free store at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Named La Boutique, the 735sq ft shop will open later his month (30 May).
The store has been created as the airport widens its commercial set up to cater for a growing base of international passengers.
Located post-security in Terminal B, La Boutique is a woman- and minority-owned joint venture business, which the owners said reflects John Wayne County Airport’s commitment to diversity. The brand also has a store at Miami International Airport.
Shoppers at the new store will have access to an extensive collection of high-end products, including sparkling wines & spirits from brands such as Johnnie Walker and Dom Perignon, and beauty products from the likes of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Hermès.
The store will run a ‘click and collect’ programme, which will allow customers to pre-order items online (laboutiqueairports.com) and pick them up at the gate before their flight.
John Wayne Airport serves more than 11.3 million passengers annually and reaches more than 40 non-stop destinations in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Other concessionaires at the airport include Avolta, which this week announced multiple 15-year agreements covering food & beverage, travel convenience and speciality retail. Read the story here.
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