ITALY. LS travel retail Roma has added to its operation at Rome Fiumicino Airport, opening boutiques from Pandora and Montblanc.
The opening of the 60sq m Montblanc outlet, in Terminal 1, marks the brand’s return to the airport after a one-year absence. Exclusive pieces from the premium writing instruments and accessories brand at Fiumicino include the Leonardo da Vinci Limited Edition, honouring the airport’s namesake.
Adjacent to the Montblanc boutique is a 31sq m concept store from jewellery brand Pandora. The outlet features the brand’s Evolution furniture which enbles it to present products with improved lighting and display.
LS travel retail Roma CEO Séverine Lanthier said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Montblanc, a world-renowned brand with whom we have excellent relationships and stores all over the globe. Rome is the perfect location to embark on this development.”
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(left to right) Montblanc President International Travel Retail Frank Passmann, AdR Commercial Director Fulvio Fassone, LS travel retail Roma CEO Séverine Lanthier and Pandora Travel Retail Director Julian Mullins |
“I would like to praise the excellent collaboration we have had throughout this project, with Aeroporti di Roma (AdR)and also with Pandora, a brand with whom we have been working for many years in Asia, but for the first time in Europe.”
AdR Commercial Director Fulvio Fassone said: “We are pleased that Montblanc, an internationally acclaimed brand name, is returning to continue a business partnership that began many years ago.
“”It is a great pleasure to announce the opening of the new Pandora flagship store – Pandora is a prestigious European brand that further enriches shopping at the airport with jewellery products positioned in a segment that is quickly evolving.”
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Fulvio Fassone and Frank Passmann mark Montblanc’s return to Rome Fiumicino |
Montblanc President Travel Retail International Frank Passmann said: “We have had a long tradition with AdR and are thrilled to return to Fiumicino Airport in great style.”
Pandora Vice President Travel Retail Julian Mullins said: “Almost 38 million passengers visit the airport, which makes this a very important and attractive store location for us.”
Rome Fiumicino, Italy’s biggest airport, houses 25,000sq m of retail space.
