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Vancouver International Airport has opened its newest retail store – Cascadia Collection – in partnership with WHSmith North America. The open-concept store aims to offer a fresh take on airport shopping.
Sydney Airport has announced the first phase of a major redevelopment of the T3 Domestic Terminal, set to transform the dining precinct and specialty retail offering into a vibrant, contemporary space.
UK regional gateway Southampton Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Starbucks. Located airside, it marks the latest step in the airport’s ongoing food and beverage transformation in partnership with SSP.
Brisbane Airport has awarded its International Travel Essentials retail contract to Lagardère AWPL. The transformed retail offering will include five refreshed Relay concepts over three levels at the International Terminal.
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Denver International Airport has celebrated the opening of three new restaurants – Maria Empanada, Uncle, and The Bindery – as the latest additions to the Concourse A-West expansion for an enhanced CX.
SSP has launched a new concept called the World of Tiger Beer bar in Changi Airport, in collaboration with Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (part of The HEINEKEN Company), offering travellers an immersive experience.
Schiphol Group has opened its largest shop in partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail: the flagship store of the new retail concept ‘Today Duty Free’. The aim is to set “a new retail standard” at Schiphol.
Nashville International Airport has unveiled its Concourse D extension, a key project in its $3 billion growth plan. Featuring new gates, dining options, and a scenic outdoor terrace, it enhances the traveller experience.
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The Marketplace in T5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport is now complete, with the 11,000sqm area home to around 40 new shops, cafés and restaurants. It is the largest commercial investment in the airport’s history.
Fraport has announced concessionaires for the 12,000sqm of retail space in the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport. 64 retail and service units will begin operating in the spring of 2026 for a customer-oriented experience.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has announced that 11 new concessions will begin development at Dulles International and Reagan National airports in the coming year for a unique and enhanced CX.
Heathrow has announced that iconic burger brand Five Guys is opening a new restaurant in Terminal 5 later this year. The restaurant will feature exclusive elements tailored to Heathrow for an enhanced CX.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has announced new shopping and dining concepts, including local Texas brands and some exciting firsts among U.S. airports. There are 20 new concessions in total.
Sofia Airport is partnering with SSP as part of its renovation plans to transform the passenger experience. Together, they have already opened two outlets in the Terminal 2 airside departures area.
Glasgow Airport – part of AGS Airports – is to receive a £3.7 million investment for new F&B and retail units to enhance the overall passenger experience and provide “modern, high-quality facilities”.
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