Contract Extension at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport

Dufry has successfully extended for another seven years its duty-free concession contract at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg covering a total retail space of over 3,100 m². St. Petersburg is the most visited tourist city in Russia and Pulkovo airport welcomes 19.6 million passengers per year, representing an attractive mix of domestic and international travelers.

Dufry has operated the Pulkovo operation since 2014 in cooperation with RegStaer and, as part of the contract renewal, Dufry will redesign the current departure area by refurbishing the walk-through concept featuring all core categories including Perfume & Cosmetics, Liquor, Tobacco and Food & Confectionery, covering close to 1,900 m². The refurbishment, in addition to delivering a very innovative design, will also allow a better connection between the duty-free store and the stunning central lounge area of the terminal.

The revisited specialty store area with 13 shops across 1,100 m² presents renowned global brands, as well a refined selection of local brands and souvenirs in the Spirit of St. Petersburg destination store. Overall, the refurbishment will increase the flexibility to arrange the retail space to suit changing customer requirements and passenger profiles. The concession also includes a last-minute shop with 100 m² of sales space, presenting a snapshot of the attractive product assortment and providing a final opportunity to buy some gifts.