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Raven Fox: BAA Retail unveils new fashion stores

18 October 2006 07:15 Print
By Gavin Lipsith (glipsith@ravenfox.com) E-mail this article

Developments at London airports include Spanish fashion label Mango's first UK airport store, a new Boss outlet at Heathrow and the second opening of World Duty Free's new multi-brand fashion and accessories concept

UK operator World Duty Free has unveiled several new fashion outlets at London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, with dedicated outlets for Spanish fashion label Zara and Hugo Boss, as well as the retailer's second multi-brand accessories concept Collection.

The new Collection outlet at Gatwick North will open on November 7 and will offer watches, jewellery, sunglasses and leathergoods from brands including Furla, Prada, Fendi, Diesel and DKNY. Like the inaugural Collection store, opened at Heathrow terminal one last year, the new outlet will be designed to cater for both men and women.

World Duty Free managing director Mark Riches said: "The new store will not simply be a carbon copy, customers who have already experienced the store at Heathrow will be reassured by its stylishly familiar signage and up-market interior, but will be met with a unique combination of branded accessories selected to fit the desires, aspirations and needs of the Gatwick traveller."

In September, BAA Retail also welcomed Mango's first UK airport store, at Gatwick North. The 75sq m store offers a selection of the brand's fashion and accessories ranges. BAA said: "The store features an inviting transparent front with simple elegant lines, while the side mirror walls combine with white panel walls to help display the clothing and accessories to their best potential. From the natural grey basalt stone floor to finishing touches of natural oak wood, the store design has used sustainable materials wherever possible."

Meanwhile the company has opened a Hugo Boss Women store at Heathrow T1. The store will feature the Boss Black collection as well as the more casual Boss Orange range.