Dubai Duty Free celebrates record ninth Airport Retailer of the Year award

FRANCE/UAE. Dubai Duty Free is celebrating being named ‘Airport Retailer of the Year in Single Location’ for the ninth time at the Frontier Awards.

Commenting on the award, Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin said: “We are delighted to receive our ninth Frontier Airport Retailer of the Year Award. This is the second time that we have won this award back to back (2000, 2001, 2017 and 2018) and to win it for a record ninth time takes lot of hard work and commitment.

“This award will always be treasured and I would like to thank the organisers and the judges for their support. I join our Chairman H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in dedicating this Frontier award to each and every member of our staff.”

Dubai Duty Free officials headed by Chief Operating Officer Ramesh Cidambi (centre) accepted the award on behalf of the retailer.

Dubai Duty Free’s continuing sales growth, which is expected to reach US$2 billion this year, was noted by the judges in assessing the award nominees. The retailer’s ongoing expansion of its retail offer and its brand partnerships with key suppliers were also highlighted.

The full list of Frontier Awards winners can be found here.

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