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ARI Chief Executive Ray Hernan said: “Like all of our peers in the global travel retail sector, ARI had a very difficult year in 2020.
“Our turnover for last year was affected by the pandemic in all locations, and we saw significant disruption due to travel restrictions and border closures.
“All of our outlets with the exception of Bahrain Duty Free and Qatar Distribution Centre were closed for a time during 2020, some for extended periods.”
‘Swift but necessary action’
Working with airport partners, ARI says it has taken steps to “share the burden” by renegotiating commercial terms and extending some contracts. Government support was also available in some locations and restructuring took place in areas which led to about 1,000 people leaving the company.
Jameson opens first TasteHouse at Dublin Airport
The first
Dublin Airport is open for business.
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail says the new outlet, which is located in Terminal 2, marks a commitment to continued innovation and a drive to “redefine the retail environment”.
The striking exterior walls are designed to capture shoppers’ attention, while the interior showcases an original hand-blown artwork by local artist James Earley.
Pernod Ricard GTR CEO Mohit Lal said: “We’re continually looking for ways to improve the experience of our consumers, and the Jameson TasteHouse illustrates our dedication to be at the forefront of innovation within the travel retail channel.