Fashion retailer Next set to open largest airport store at Gatwick

UK. Fashion retailer Next is to open its largest airport store in the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport in September. The 1,850sq ft unit will house men’s and women’s ranges, with a focus on summer clothing, accessories, swimwear and shoes, as well as a range of business wear and accessories.

The airport highlighted its “collect on return” service, through which passengers can order in advance and pick up once they come back from their trip.

Gatwick Airport said: “The arrival of Next is in response to the airport’s regular surveys, which show that the retailer is a shop passengers most want to see at the airport.

“On opening, it will join Gatwick’s line-up of 35 shops and 27 restaurants, enhancing an already extensive range including Harrods, SuperDry, Jo Malone, Ted Baker and Dixons.”

Next to land at Gatwick
The Next summer range: the brand opens its largest airport store at Gatwick in coming weeks

Gatwick Airport Chief Commercial Officer Guy Stephenson said: “Next is the latest quality addition to Gatwick’s extensive retail offering.

“The store’s arrival is in response to passenger requests in our regular surveys and joins a stellar line up of recent new openings at Gatwick, including the world’s first airport gin distillery, The Nicholas Culpeper and renowned chef Bruno Loubet’s Grain Store.

“Coupled with the convenience offered by our airport wide ‘carry on-board’ and ‘collect on return’ services, the 41.7 million passengers travelling through the airport every year will experience the best of the high street at tax free prices.”

Next Gatwick Store Manager John Rowland said: “Launching the new Gatwick store is a great privilege. We will be able to show off our fantastic range and serve customers travelling to 80 countries in five continents.”

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