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Edinburgh Airport’s new airside retail development means over 200 new jobs |
UK. Edinburgh Airport’s continuing expansion will deliver over 200 new retail jobs in the first half of 2016.
The redevelopment of the airside retail space at Edinburgh Airport brings a range of new outlets to consumers including All Bar One, Brora, Next, Max Mara and Michael Kors and Fatface. The new shops will join other new retailers Superdrug, JD Sports and Flutes and Tails Champagne bar, which opened in the final weeks of 2015.
As reported, the opening of the new World Duty Free store at Edinburgh Airport in November saw the creation of 44 new jobs.
Edinburgh Airport Chief Executive Gordon Dewar said: “2015 was an incredible year for Edinburgh Airport; the growth in our passenger numbers is thanks to the increased choice of destinations and our commitment to improving the overall passenger experience. The expansion of the retail side of the business is a key element of our success. Edinburgh Airport’s growth in the non-aero market allows us to be competitive and attract more airlines and more routes in and out of Scotland’s capital.
“Passengers have been taking full advantage of our excellent retail options like never before. And indeed all Edinburgh Airport passengers are benefitting with enhanced choice of destinations, including the 26 new routes between this winter and next summer. This strategy has not only seen passenger number grow to record levels, it benefits airlines too. It is good for us, good for our customers and ultimately – with the creation of more jobs and enhanced connectivity from the nation’s capital city – it is good for Scotland,” Dewar concluded.
HOW EDINBURGH AIRPORT IS DRIVING JOB CREATION
New jobs
Superdrug: December 2015, 32 jobs
JD Sports: December 2015, 10 jobs
Flutes and Tails Champagne Bar: December 2015, 6 jobs
New jobs to come
All Bar One: May 2016, approximately 70 jobs
Next: May 2016, 25-30 jobs
Brora Cashmere: Date to be confirmed, approximately ten jobs
Max Mara and Michael Kors: Date to be confirmed, approximately 35 jobs
Fatface: Date to be confirmed, approximately 15 new jobs
