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Qatar Duty Free Assistant General Manager Krishna Kumari: “There are going to be exciting new brands coming in as we create new space.” |
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Qatar Duty Free’s latest luxury car draw is proving a major drawcard Photo: Peter Marshall |
QATAR. Qatar Duty Free is preparing for a big expansion of its shopping facilities at Doha International Airport later this year.
Qatar Duty Free Assistant General Manager Krishna Kumari told The Moodie Report in Doha this week: “There are going to be exciting new brands coming in as we push back [an existing wall] to create new space.”
She added: “We’re expanding the perfume and cosmetics area and will also increase the luxury watches area as well as that for fashion. We’ll also have a much- increased promotional area.”
Fast-growing Greek jewellery and accessories brand Folli Follie will be introduced as will more fashion watches. Other highlights will see a customized Chanel pillar, a nail bar and much more customization of the jewellery area.
Qatar Duty Free has been one of the booming Middle East region’s most outstanding success stories over recent years. In a well-received presentation at last December’s MEDFA conference Krishna Kumari reported that airport sales had grown +70% year-on-year, while inflight sales for Qatar Airways had leapt by +47%. That momentum has continued unabated since.
She paid tribute to Qatar Duty Free Operations Retail Manager Kevin Farrow for his role in the airport success. “From a Qatar Airways point of view he understands our requirements and has helped grow this business,” she said.
Contact: Krishna Kumari: KKumari@qatarairways.com.qa
Website: www.qatardutyfree.net
COMING SOON: The next issue of The Moodie Report print edition – out next month – contains a rare interview with Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker in which he spells out his vision for the new airport set to open in 2009. It is a remarkable interview with a remarkable man.
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