A preloved fashion boutique is up and running at Lisbon Airport, as the second-hand trend continues to take off in travel retail.
Opened by sector operator Aer Rianta International (ARI), the Preloved boutique in Terminal 1 of the Portuguese capital’s hub reflects the wider industry move towards catering for a “more conscious consumer”.
The standalone Preloved boutique, which has the tagline “fashion in full circle”, is the second preloved store in ARI’s portfolio following the launch of the concept at Montréal Trudeau International Airport in 2021.
It comes as UK retail in general continues to embrace the second-hand market. This week, Anthropologie, for example, established a partnership with Reskinned, which will allow its customers to send their unwanted clothes to a resale channel in exchange for money off future purchases.
Alain Brun, CEO of Portugal Duty Free, said of the new Preloved arrival at Lisbon: “We are incredibly excited to welcome this new concept to Lisbon Duty Free.
“We have seen a shift towards a more conscious consumer who aims to shop more sustainably and give more consideration to every purchase. We know that our customers seek out limited editions and unique products, and this offering will deliver that one-off experience, coupled with luxury at a more affordable price point.”
Richard Maynes, ARI global head of fashion & accessories, commented: “The preloved concept is still a relatively new one in travel retail, but it is going to significantly influence and shape the way people shop in the coming years.
“Since the launch of our first preloved store at Montréal Duty Free, the strong savings versus downtown prices, as well as rare and vintage styles that are no longer being produced, have inspired a real appetite from customers buying into our circular concept. We have no doubt that travellers passing through Lisbon Duty Free will enjoy the opportunity to embrace a more conscious and sustainable approach to fashion.”
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