New duty-free stores at Delhi airport

New Delhi: Duty-free shopping may always have been high on “spirits”. But the new duty-free stores opened by Alpha Future Group at the international terminal of Delhi airport here have noticed that while travellers may still be stocking up on the choicest alcohol, the traditional chocolate buying spree has seen a decline.
“What’s surprising is not the dominance of liquor, which accounts for 64 per cent of the product mix, but that perfumery is out-performing confectionary. Perfumes are the second largest selling category in the departure terminal and account for 25 per cent of the sales there,” claimed an Alpha Future Group official.
Strangely passengers flying into the country don’t seem to be dominated by their olfactory glands and perfumery in international arrivals only account for 15 per cent of the sales. The Group proudly claims that they have the big perfumery brands at the cheapest prices, and for now it certainly is living up to this reputation.
With newer hipper scents in the market, the top-selling brands in the perfume sections are Davidoff, Dior and Gucci. Not looking for bargains, “desis” flying in and out of Delhi are not price conscious.
07/07/07 Mandira Nayar/The Hindu

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Categories: Airports Jul 2007