PORTUGAL. Portugal Duty Free has unveiled the Preloved store at Lisbon Airport Terminal 1, offering a range of pre-owned luxury goods, including authentic bags and accessories from popular brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
Portugal Duty Free is a partnership between Aeroportos de Portugal (ANA)/Vinci Airports and Aer Rianta International (ARI).
First introduced by ARI at Montreal Airport in 2021, the store concept is part of the company’s plan to deliver an elevated retail experience at Portugal’s main travel gateway.
Portugal Duty Free CEO Alain Brun said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome this new concept to Lisbon Duty Free. We have seen a shift towards a more conscious consumer who aims to shop more sustainably and give more consideration to every purchase. We know that our customers seek out limited editions and unique products, and this offering will deliver that one-off experience, coupled with luxury at a more affordable price point.”
ARI Global Head of Fashion and Accessories Richard Maynes said, “The preloved concept is still a relatively new one in travel retail, but it is going to significantly influence and shape the way people shop in the coming years.
“Since the launch of our first preloved store at Montréal Duty Free, the strong savings versus downtown prices, as well as rare and vintage styles that are no longer being produced, have inspired a real appetite from customers buying into our circular concept. We have no doubt that travellers passing through Lisbon Duty Free will enjoy the opportunity to embrace a more conscious and sustainable approach to fashion.”
The retailer won a seven-year joint-venture contract with ANA Aeropuertos de Portugal in 2022 to operate duty free and duty paid stores at eight airports. ✈
