CHILE. Giromondo, an FMCG company with business in the USA, Chile and Venezuela, is set to continue its travel retail growth with the opening of a new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall in Iquique.
The store is scheduled to open in Q2 and represents another milestone in the company’s long-term expansion across strategic travel retail and duty-free destinations in Latin America.
As reported, the company brought its Dôme retail concept to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport in June 2025.
The company is owned by Ricard Guasch and Alessandro Battellino, who recently acquired Latin American travel retailer Duty Free LATAM from former owner Marcos Encalada through their joint venture.
The Caracas launch last year reinforced the group’s “commitment to developing innovative retail concepts in high-potential markets and free-trade zones” it said.
“Our expansion into ZOFRI Mall is a natural next step in Giromondo’s evolution,” said Co-Owner Ricard Guasch. “After the success of Dôme in Venezuela, we are continuing to invest in locations that combine international traffic, strong commercial ecosystems and long-term growth fundamentals.”
A strategic platform in northern Chile
ZOFRI Mall is one of South America’s longest-established free-trade zones, serving both domestic and cross-border shoppers from Chile, Peru, Bolivia and beyond.
The Dôme store will introduce Giromondo’s signature retail concept to northern Chile, with contemporary store design plus a curated assortment of premium international brands across spirits, tobacco, confectionery, perfumes and sunglasses.
As with the Caracas opening, the focus will be on delivering “a high-quality shopping experience aligned with international travel retail standards, while adapting the offer to local market dynamics and customer profiles”, said the company.
“Our vision with Dôme is consistent across markets,” Guasch explained. “We aim to create spaces that are modern, welcoming, and commercially strong – stores that feel international in execution, yet deeply connected to the realities of each location in which we operate.”
Continuity of vision and confidence in the region
The ZOFRI opening underscores Giromondo’s confidence in Latin America as a region of opportunity for travel retail and duty-free growth, a statement added.
“With each new opening, we are reinforcing our belief in the region’s resilience and potential,” Guasch said. “From Venezuela to Chile, our strategy is to grow responsibly, build strong local teams, and establish Dôme as a recognizable and trusted retail brand across Latin America.”
The Dôme store at Maiquetía International Airport marked “a defining moment” for Giromondo, showcasing an “innovative retail concept designed to elevate the passenger experience”. The upcoming Iquique store will build on that foundation, said the retailer.
“We extend our sincere thanks to our partners, suppliers, designers, operational teams and local authorities for their continued support,” concluded Guasch.
“The opening at ZOFRI Mall is not just a new store – it is part of a broader journey as we continue to expand Dôme across the region.” ✈
