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IAEL & Nuance to offer unique shopping experience

03 Jan '06

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Infratil Airports Europe Ltd (IAEL) has selected travel retailer The Nuance Group as the new Tax and Duty-Free operator at Glasgow Prestwick, Scotland's fastest growing airport. The contract commences from February 2006 and covers a seven-year period.

Nuance will be operating from the existing shop which covers 312 sqm. The offer will comprise the categories of liquor, tobacco, perfumes & cosmetics as well as confectionery, gifts, technology, souvenirs and fashion accessories. The fashion offer will primarily feature sunglasses and a choice of Bijoux Terner products.

The partners have agreed on an enhancement of the existing offer during the third year of the contract.

Nuance has also been offered the opportunity to partner with IAEL at their two other airport locations – at Kent International and Lubeck in Germany.

Kate Thripp, IAEL General Manager Commercial, comments: “I am delighted to award Nuance the contract at Glasgow Prestwick and we are also excited about future prospects across the Infratil Group.”

We currently have a supply agreement with Nuance subsidiary, Ocean Trading, and this is a fantastic opportunity for us to develop that relationship. Nuance displayed real flair and understanding in empathising with the IAEL vision to provide a unique shopping experience for all of our passengers.”

Carlo Bernasconi, CEO Europe for The Nuance Group, says: “We are pleased to have been awarded this concession and thereby to have gained another foothold in the important UK market. We now look forward to working in close relationship with the airport authority to provide our joint customer with an excellent shopping experience.”

Swiss company The Nuance Group is a leading Airport retailer. The company is jointly owned by the Italian shareholders GECOS/Gruppo PAM and Stefanel.

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