Sydney 16 April 2009 – Sydney Airport is welcoming Australian and International Retailers looking to snap up one of the last remaining spots in the new International Terminal (T1) as the re-development moves into its final stages.
With iconic brands such as RM Williams, Billabong, Lonely Planet, Emporio Armani, Rodd & Gunn and Burberry already onboard, time is running out for retailers to be part of one of the world’s most exciting retail destinations.
Derek Larsen, General Manager, Retail from Sydney Airport Corporation Limited said, “We have four spaces available and we are scouring the globe looking for unique, iconic brands that can create a unique brand experience.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the right Retailer to engage with up to 800,000 international travellers each month.
Mr Larsen added, “Some of the world’s most renowned retail brands, such as Rodd and Gunn, will open outlets in the new Terminal and for many this is their first venture into the travel retail arena.”
Mike Beagley, Managing Director from Rodd & Gunn said, “Sydney Airport is our first move into travel retail and we are enormously excited by the opportunities this represents”.
“We are looking forward to this new challenge – particularly the depth and diversity of customers operating in an airport presents”.
Mr Beagle added, “With over 10 million international and domestic visitors every year and with numbers forecasted to grow over the next two decades, there is simply no better place for our business to be”.
Mr Larsen continued, “Over the past few years we have undertaken an extensive search for a range of sophisticated, high profile brands who share our vision in offering international visitors an unparalleled retail experience.
“The re-development of T1 has been a massive $500 million investment. As one of the largest and most ambitious re-developments in Australian aviation and retail history, the enormous extension of T1 will see it expand to accommodate nearly 90 retailers from a wide variety of leading international and domestic brands.”
Mr Larsen added, “We are creating a retail precinct that will be home to the finest stores from around the globe and also a diverse range of fantastic food and beverage outlets, including offerings from the Bambini Wine Room and Danks Street Depot – two of Sydney’s favourite dining establishments.”
“I urge interested Retailers to act quickly in securing one of the coveted spots that are still remaining.”
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Derek Larsen
General Manager, Retail
Sydney Airport Corporation Limited
Ph: 02 9667 6156 / Mob: 0400 409 689 |
Michael Samaras
Manager, Media and Communications
Sydney Airport Corporation Limited
Ph: 02 9667 6470 / Mob: 0437 033 479 |
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Mark Lucey
Manager, Leasing
Ph: 02 9667 6142 / Mob: 0417 056 228 |
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