Dubai Duty Free half year sales top US$607 million
03-Jul-2010 Commenting on the first half sales figures, Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free said: “We were pleased that 2010 began well for Dubai Duty Free as we have seen an increase in consumer spending across all categories, with average spend per departing passenger at US$47.”
Perfumes, which accounts for 14% of total sales at Dubai Duty Free, held on to the top spot with sales of Dhs301 million (US$84 million) in the first half of the year representing 18% increase over the same period last year, while Gold retained its third position showing an increase of 11% to Dhs234 million (US$65 million).
Sales of Confectionery were up by 16% to Dhs175 million (US$49 million) while Electronics rose by 7% to Dhs160 million (US$44 million) accounting for 6% of total revenue.
Other notable increases in sales were seen in Cosmetics, which rose by 26%, Watches which rose by 33%, Delicatessen which rose by 15%, and House Hold with an increase of 14% over the same period last year.
Moreover, departure sales have increased by 18% compared to the same period in 2009 and similarly, Arrivals and Public Shops have shown an increased by 4% and 9% respectively.
As part of its sponsorship of Dubai Summer Surprises, Dubai Duty Free is offering shoppers the chance to win Dhs175,000 worth of DDF shopping vouchers over the 7-week promotion. Those spending Dhs500 or more have the chance to enter the weekly draw for shopping vouchers worth Dhs25,000 with the draw taking place each Thursday at Dubai Duty Free.