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The Future of Airport Retail

International travel will likely need years to recover from the pandemic. Luxury brands and duty-free retailers are betting on e-commerce, trendier products and a better shopping experience to make up for the shortfall.
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Airport passengers passing through duty free. (Shutterstock)

Travellers returning to the airport for the first time since the pandemic will find a different retail landscape awaiting them past the security gate.

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Daniel-Yaw Miller

Daniel-Yaw Miller is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Miller is a New York based journalist, editor and advisor who specialises in sports, fashion and business.

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