October 24 2024  |  Retailers

Avolta opens new retail space at Santiago International Airport

By Wendy Morley


Officials at the ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Avolta's new duty-paid store at Santiago International Airport's Domestic Terminal 1

Avolta has launched a new duty paid store at Santiago International Airport in Chile, adding to its existing retail portfolio at the location. The 950-square-meter walk-through store serves one of Chile’s major aviation hubs, which saw over 13 million domestic and 9 million international passengers in 2023.

The new retail space showcases Avolta’s top-selling items including perfumes, cosmetics, wines, spirits, confectionery, fashion and accessories. Located in Domestic Terminal 1, the store’s strategic position captures all passenger traffic. It features a dedicated brand activation area enhanced by digital screens displaying targeted promotions to boost brand visibility and customer engagement. The store also includes a tasting area where guests can sample products from its extensive selection.


Avolta's latest retail space at Santiago International Airport, a 950m² duty-paid store expands the company's presence in Chile.

Ariel Moscardi, General Manager South America at Avolta, said, “We are happy to unveil our newest store to travelers, that enhances their experience in one of the most important airports in Chile, where we already operate a portfolio of duty free, duty paid and convenience stores. In line with the company’s Destination 2027 strategy to revolutionize the travel experience, our multi-channel approach is centered on flexibility and responsiveness to local market demands, enhancing digital engagement through innovative technologies to cater to the evolving preferences of travelers. We will keep working together with Nuevopudahuel to deliver the best possible experience to the passengers of Santiago International Airport and I would like to thank everyone at Avolta that has been involved in bringing this store to life.”

Grace Torres, Head Commercial Nuevopudahuel, commented: “Our Commercial Department is extremely thankful for Avolta’s commitment, dedication and professionalism shown in this project. We appreciated the high level of quality and detail and we are convinced that this new store will be a great attraction for our passengers, since the commercial space will not only offer a renewed and modern shopping experience, but will also be a meeting point, with an innovative design and first-class services.”

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