Lindt unveils upgraded retail boutique at Zurich Airport
Executives from Lindt, Avolta and Zurich Airport cut the ribbon at the grand reopening of the upgraded 130-square-meter Lindt Retail Boutique, marking a new chapter in their decade-long “Trinity” partnership
Lindt & Sprüngli has revealed its upgraded Lindt Retail Boutique at Zurich Airport. The revamped 130-square-meter boutique, which first opened in 2011, showcases a more premium design and introduces new elements to enhance shopper engagement and expand its retail and F&B offerings.
This upgrade marks a significant milestone in the long-standing “Trinity” partnership between Lindt, Avolta and Zurich Airport. Over the past decade, this collaboration has helped establish Lindt as the airport’s top chocolate brand.
The newly revamped Lindt Boutique at Zurich Airport showcases a premium design with eye-catching displays of iconic LINDOR truffles and Swiss Masterpieces, inviting travelers to indulge in luxury chocolate
The boutique now offers several exclusive products, including Lindt Crema Gelata, a fresh chocolate ice cream available in dark chocolate, white chocolate, or a combination of both. Visitors can also enjoy Lindt Hot & Cold Drinks and the Lindt Croissant, a French butter croissant dipped in Lindt milk and dark chocolate.
The boutique boasts the widest assortment of Lindt products in travel retail globally, featuring iconic favorites like LINDOR and Swiss Masterpieces, as well as new innovations such as Captain Cocoa and Captain Skyla. Exclusive to this location are the Lindt Gruezi range, LINDOR Pick n Mix, and Lindt Choco Wafers.
The newly renovated Lindt Boutique at Zurich Airport features an extensive array of colorful LINDOR Pick n Mix bins, offering travelers a customizable chocolate experience amidst the premium store design
Peter Zehnder, Head of Lindt & Sprüngli Global Travel Retail, commented on the significance of the boutique: “As an iconic Swiss brand with deep ties to the city of Zurich, Lindt’s presence at its home airport is a strategically important expression of the brand’s roots and ambition. I’m therefore delighted to unveil – side by side with our partners from Zurich Airport and Avolta – the new Lindt Retail Boutique concept, delivering the ultimate expression of our brand in travel retail. This is truly a milestone project, offering a wealth of unique and memorable retail and F&B experiences for travelers and chocolate lovers.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the boutique was attended by Stefan Gross, Chief Commercial Officer Zurich Airport AG; Heidi Köpple, Head Commercial Centers Zurich Airport AG; Peter Zehnder, Head of Global Travel Retail Lindt & Sprüngli; Stefan Seiz, General Manager Switzerland Avolta; and Michael Bruderer, Operations General Manager Avolta.
