AUSTRALIA. Sydney Airport has announced the winning bidders for its Australian Opals and Bridge Jewellery contracts at the International Terminal (T1), recently put to open tender. And it has also awarded the contract for a new jewellery concept at the Domestic Terminal (T2).
Sydney-based Opals on George secured both the Bridge Jewellery and Australian Opals categories at T1 with what Sydney Airport described as “their outstanding concepts and extensive experience of over 27 years”. Opals on George is Australia’s largest specialist opal retailer.
The two T1 jewellery concepts will take up prime positions in the International Terminal’s new shopping precincts with direct access to the departing travellers who pass through the facility – more than 5 million in 2007.
The T1 Bridge Jewellery category “˜bridges’ the fine jewellery and costume jewellery categories and is one of the sector’s highest-growth areas. The concept, to be branded Adorn Silver, will offer a range of jewellery made from precious metals, mostly sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones such as aquamarine, garnets and amethyst.
The Australian Opal concept, to be branded Opal Fields, will feature the in-house designs of Opals on George’s. A full range of jewellery will be offered, from value-based gift items to those incorporating the highest quality opals and pearls.
In related news, Pandora has been announced as the winners of a Request for Proposal in the Domestic Terminal 2. The Pandora charm-based concept has been flourishing in Australia and New Zealand since its arrival from Denmark four years ago, having also proved successful in the US and Germany.
The flagship T2 Pandora store will be exposed to T2’s diverse passenger base – more than 11 million passengers in 2007.
Sydney Airport is rated the second-highest airport in the world by gross retail sales per passenger*. Currently undergoing a major A$500 million (US$420 million) redevelopment, Sydney’s International Terminal is intended to provide world-class passenger facilities, including new retail outlets with over 140 stores.
The highly anticipated results of the T1 luxury fashion category are due to be announced soon. Further T1 Requests for Proposal are due imminently in the categories of ladies’, men’s and children’s fashion and accessories, sunglasses, lingerie, sport, lifestyle, books, food and toys.
For further information please contact:
Mark Lucey
Manager, Leasing
Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Tel: 02 9667 6142 / Mobile: 0417 056 228
E-mail: retailRFPT1@syd.com.au
* Source: The Airport Retail Study, published by The Moodie Report. Next edition out in early 2009.
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