MONTENEGRO. Aer Rianta International (ARI) today opened its new store at Podgorica Airport with a second store set to open at Tivat Airport on 10 June. As reported, the Irish state-owned travel retailer struck a five-year agreement to run the duty free retail concession at both airports last year.
At Podgorica Airport the 122sq m duty free store, branded Montenegro Duty Free, offers core categories of fragrances & cosmetics (led by luxury brands such as Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani and Tom Ford), liquor and confectionery as well as an extensive selection of designer sunglasses and jewellery. A strong Sense of Place also features, with a broad choice of wine and locally produced foods and destination branded souvenirs, gifts and toys.
ARI Chief Executive Officer Ray Hernan said: “Today marks another key milestone for ARI with the launch of Montenegro Duty Free and the opening of our new store in Podgorica. We are fully committed to growing our business and delivering exceptional results for ourselves and our business partners, Montenegro presents another opportunity to do just that.
“It has been a pleasure working with the team at Airports of Montenegro for our return to the Balkans. I wish Deyan and the team every success and I look forward to visiting the stores in Montenegro.”
Montenegro Duty Free General Manager Deyan Fitzgerald said: “I am delighted to open the doors of Montenegro Duty Free today. I would like to thank both the team here in Montenegro and our central colleagues at ARI. By blending our global and local expertise, we have created a safe, unique and exciting new experience for the shoppers at Montenegro Airports.
“It’s great to see it so well received by our customers here today. I also look forward to opening soon in Tivat.”
