New, Larger Duty-Free Store Brings More Luxury Shopping to O’Hare’s International Terminal

CHICAGO, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Westfield Concession Management has unveiled a new duty-free store in Chicago O’Hare International Airport‘s International Terminal 5.

Conveniently located in the center of the concourse past the security checkpoint, the open and airy 3,400-square-foot Dufry store provides international travelers with new luxury offerings that include a larger selection of specialty foods, liquor, perfume and beauty products as well as increased hours of operation.

Watches: Michael Kors, Guess.Some of the featured brands and products being offered with special value pricing include:

Sunglasses: Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana.

Cosmetics: Estee Lauder, Clinique, Lancome, Christian Dior, Chanel, Guerlain.

Fragrance: Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein Summer, Armani, Ralph Lauren.

Confectionery: Godiva, Toblerone, Ghiardelli, Nestles After Eight.

Liquor: Johnny Walker, Ballantine’s, Remy Martin, Hennessy.

Tobacco: Golden Virginia, Marlboro.

“This new, larger and greatly enhanced duty-free location marks the beginning of many exciting new world-class retail shops and restaurants that will open in the coming months on the secure side of O’Hare’s International Terminal,” said Chicago Department of Aviation Rosemarie S. Andolino. “We’re very pleased to now offer more specialty products and luxury items at the Dufry store to better serve O’Hare’s global travelers.”

Since the new duty-free location opened August 4, the number of passengers shopping in the store has quadrupled, while sales have tripled compared to the kiosk that it replaced.

The store will serve as a temporary location during the International Terminal’s redevelopment, with the permanent store slated to open in the fall of 2013.

As the redevelopment of the concessions program at Terminal 5 continues, travelers have already experienced upgrades to the news and gift, duty-free and food and beverage options. The complete redevelopment will relocate the security checkpoint to open up prime concessions space past the security checkpoint and provide travelers with a world-class shopping and dining experience. Today, 95 percent of the Terminal’s dining and retail options are located pre-security. Upon completion, 95 percent will be post-security.

For the latest news about the redevelopment of Terminal 5, visit www.chicagoT5.com.

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