High-end specialty grocer Dean & DeLuca has entered into an exclusive franchise partnership with Lagardere Travel Retail, reports The Nation. Together, they will open 150 travel retail outlets internationally over the next five years, with the first two locations already opened at the Hong Kong International Airport. Lagardere operates more than 4,400 outlets specializing in travel essentials, duty-free, and food with more than 800 restaurants and cafes in airports, railway stations, and other concessions in 34 countries.
Sorapoj Techakraisri, CEO of Pace Development Corporation PLC, says since the company acquired the Dean & DeLuca brand and operations in 2014, the goal has been to bring Dean & DeLuca's expertise and heritage in gourmet food, markets, and cafes to cities around the world. The brand has seen success with two outlets at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport, Techakraisri notes, adding that through the partnership, Dean & DeLuca will be able to build brand recognition globally using Lagardere's network, according to the report. Full Story
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