Christmas is right around the corner and if you're struggling to find a gift for that special someone in your life, why not take a trip to DFW Airport?
We're not suggesting you buy them a vacation; they can get a little pricey. But DFW Airport itself is looking to expand its reach and become a "premiere shopping destination."
According to Dallas Morning News, travelers spent about $145 million shopping at the various outlets in DFW Airport, which is up 19% from 2022. In total, over the last couple of years $580 million was spent shopping, eating, and drinking at the airport.
And Ken Buchanan, DFW Airport's executive vice president of revenue management and customer experience, believes there's a chance for the airport to increase their sales exponentially.
More space for shops will come with the redevelopment of the airport's Terminal C, along with the brand new Terminal F. The airport's retail leases are for seven to 10 years and are now at a point where many are expiring.
Buchanan said, "We have an opportunity to totally reinvent our program and bring in more of what the customer wants to see here, combined with the growth at the airport reaching towards 100 million passengers."
With current upscale retailers like Chanel, Coach, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Kiehl's, L'Occitane, Longchamp, Michael Kors, Montblanc, Jo Malone London, Diptyque and Tumi are in terminal D, one spot still stands above all the rest: 7-Eleven, which is the No. 1 retailer in the international terminal.
"It's a recognizable global brand. They're the McDonald's of retail, you have a sense of what they have in the store," Buchanan said.
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