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INSIDER

ARINA unveiled a new standalone Spectrum
sunglass boutique at Quebec City Airport this
summer.

and further elevating the retail offer at More expansion ahead? better understanding of key passenger
Vancouver Airport.” Almost three decades after starting demographics, cultural nuances and
Next up is an extensive refurbishment its business in the market, ARINA has shopping patterns, ultimately strengthening
of Montréal Duty Free. ambitions to open stores south in the our proposition.”
“The retail space will be completely United States, capitalizing on its deep Having the right team has always been
reimagined, and we’ll be building a strong understanding of the Canadian/North key to ARINA’s success in the market, says
sense of Montreal identity into every American duty free business. Morgan.
touchpoint of the passenger’s journey. We “ARINA has operated for 27 years and “Our people are our most important
look forward to welcoming some exciting our business has evolved with the region asset. A key focus for me is ensuring
new brands to our offering and creating throughout this time. Travel retail itself we have a highly trained, motivated and
what I believe will be the best duty free in is all about diversity, and that is reflected happy team that can thrive in a supportive
North America.” in our diverse team. It also affords us a and empowering culture. ARI’s brand
expression ‘joy on your way’ has really
been embraced across the business and
we’re collectively working towards a
common goal of delivering a joyful
experience to the passengers who come
through our stores. This people-centric
culture runs across every business unit in
ARI’s global operation, and it’s a key point
of difference for ARI.
“Partnership is an essential part of
what we do. We pride ourselves on being
the partner of choice for our brands, from
providing global launch pads for new and
exclusive products to delivering best in
class brand activations.”
“We have built trusted, commercially
successful partnerships with our airports
across the region. We continue to work
together to raise the bar and elevate the
travel retail experience across North
America,” he concludes.
A multi-brand activation at Montreal Duty Free. ARINA will next start an extensive refurbishment at
the airport that will completely reimagine the retail space.

21 October 2025