NEWS ROUND-UP ShopGallery outlines plans for ‘virtual stores’ at Argentina’s airports
Travel retail ‘virtual stores’ could arrive at Argentina’s top 10 international airports under new plans from duty paid retailer ShopGallery. The planned outlets will incorporate a
function for customers to scan product barcodes, purchase and leave in a frictionless manner similar to Amazon Go. Virtual stores will appear close to
the departure gates in airports where ShopGallery possesses a physical store footprint. This will allow passengers to make last-
minute purchases they can then collect from designated ShopGallery e-lockers at arrival destinations. “Our focus this year will be technology
and innovation,” a ShopGallery spokesperson told TRBusiness. “Our virtual stores will be the way we can
reach new clients, by having contact with them in those airports where we do not have real stores.” Another initiative is the launch of an
app that twins with the e-lockers service, enabling swift, hassle-free purchasing at the virtual stores. ShopGallery says the app can also be
used onboard Argentina’s flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas. Founded in 2001, ShopGallery is part
of Corporación América – an Argentinian holding firm that operates in a range of vertical markets including airports, retail, technology, energy, services, agro industries and infrastructure. The duty paid, chain store set-up offers
customers national and international travel retail brands across fragrances, cosmetics, clothing, spirits, confectionery, eyewear, watches, children’s toys, tobacco and luggage. Last year, it introduced new names
exclusive to the Argentinean market such as Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic and Kipling, with more planned this year. Currently, ShopGallery has a bricks and mortar store presence at Aeroparque
Jorge Newbery International Airport in Buenos Aires and at Cordoba and Mendoza international airports. It also has stores at Sheraton
Mendoza Hotel and Bariloche and Salta international airports.
Erasmo Orillac re-elected Chairman as IAADFS selects new officers
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has placed their trust in incumbent Chairman Erasmo Orillac (pictured left) who has been selected for a one-year term. An announcement was made following
the conclusion of the first Duty Free and Travel Retail Summit of the Americas (18-21 March). The Motta Internacional CEO joins
Neutral’s Enrique Urioste (right), who has been appointed Treasurer, while Rene Riedi (Dufry) takes up the role of Chair-Elect. In addition, Mark Sullivan (DFS North
America) has been named as Chair of the Audit Committee and joins the rest of the IAADFS Board of Directors. This includes David Bernstein, Carisam/
Samuel Meisel; Gerry Crawford, Aer Rianta International; Padraig Drennan, Stellar Partners; Jose Gonzalez, Dufry America;
Michael Halpern, International Shoppes; Joe Lyons, DFS North America; and Louis Snelders, Duty Free Shop.
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