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LS travel retail North America announces the opening of two new stores in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)’s international terminal

TORONTO, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce the opening of two new stores – Hugo Boss and Tumi – in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)’s flagship international terminal. Located side by side in terminal D’s North village, both stores offer complementary items that cater to both leisure and business travelers.

A global leader in high quality luxury fashion and accessories – with stores in 124 countries, including the world’s busiest airports – the international icon Hugo Boss offers premium collections in men’s business and leisure wear, leather goods, watches and fragrances.

With more than 30 years of creating superior products for discerning professionals and frequent travelers, Tumi is known for its black-on-black ballistic nylon travel bags that catapulted the company to its current leadership position, and is recognized as the world’s leading brand of luxury travel, business, and lifestyle accessories.

“We are grateful to DFW for their renewed trust in our team”, said Gerry Savaria, President & CEO of LS travel retail North America. “These two new stores are the perfect addition to DFW’s outstanding terminal D offering and to our company’s overall program in the airport. We look forward to opening more stores later this year in coordination with DFW’s TRIP program”.

These two new stores come after the opening in DFW of 6 locations in the last few months, including two iStores (in terminal A and D). More LS stores (including two 7-Eleven) are scheduled to open later this year.

Spanning over 17,000 acres and with more than 60 million passengers traveling through it in 2014, DFW is the largest airport in Texas and the fourth busiest airport in the United States.

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7‑Eleven® opens first store inside a U.S. airport terminal at Los Angeles’ International Airport (LAX)

DALLAS and LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first 7‑Eleven® store located inside a U.S. airport terminal is ready for take-off at Los Angeles’ International Airport (LAX) with a first-class selection of products and services tailored to travelers and airport employees. 7‑Eleven, Inc., Westfield and LS travel retail North America, the concessionaire operating this new location, will hold a grand opening on June 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

7‑Eleven’s inaugural U.S. airport terminal location is in the pre-security arrivals level of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Captain for the new store is Tim Montalbano, area manager for LS travel retail, who employs a full-time team supervisor plus a crew of six full-time and two part-time staffers for this store.

“With a post-security environment that rivals some of the world’s best airports in design, dining, retail, and amenities, we are pleased to begin debuting the next phase of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal within the pre-security area”, said Keith Kaplan, Westfield’s  vice president of development. “We are confident this 7‑Eleven concept will enhance the experience of arriving travelers, the throngs of people who wait to meet and greet them and thousands of LAX employees.”

“We are proud to count 7‑Eleven as one of our brand partners and to be opening their first ever location in a US airport”, said Vadim Motlik, chief development officer at LS travel retail North America. “As the ultimate leader in the convenience market, 7‑Eleven will perfectly meet the needs of our LAX customers. Both 7‑Eleven and Westfield are committed to providing the best shopping experiences, and we will continue to work closely with their teams to keep delivering on this promise.”

For arriving travelers as well as airline and airport employees, the LAX 7‑Eleven store’s product mix of fresh and hot foods, beverages, snacks, travel-size personal care products and nonfood items is tailored specifically for them.

“We believe visitors and airport employees will be pleasantly surprised at how many of their travel and everyday needs 7‑Eleven can fill in just under 1,000 square feet,” said Norm Hower, 7‑Eleven’s zone leader for the greater Los Angeles area. “Just as with every 7‑Eleven, we customize and cross-check each store’s product mix to offer what our customers want. Travelers and those in the travel industry have needs for products you might not find at a neighborhood 7‑Eleven. Whether they are arriving at their final destination or in the middle of a work shift, we look forward to serving the thousands who come through Tom Bradley International Terminal every day.”

Here are some of the expected – and unexpected — items visitors to the new 950-square-foot LAX 7‑Eleven store will find:

FOOD ON THE FLY

  • Hot food – 7‑Eleven’s galley offers hot pizza, both whole and by the slice; chicken wings and tenders, Go-Go Taquitos, nachos and mini-tacos, Doritos Loaded, breakfast sandwiches and empanadas, Big Bite® hot dogs including a bacon-wrapped version, and an LA favorite – The Dodger Dog, the same 10-inch long frankfurter that is wrapped in a steam bun and sold at Dodger Stadium, but for only $2.11. 7‑Eleven is the only retailer selling this hot dog outside of the stadium.
  • Fresh-made-daily sandwiches — Italian Sub, Cranberry Chicken Salad, American foot-long sub, Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt, and Smoked Turkey and Cheese; entrée and side salads, and fresh-cut fruit like apples, pineapple, strawberries, grapes, kiwi and mango; fresh veggies and an accompanying dip
  • Fresh snacks — hummus, guacamole and yogurt parfaits
  • Baked goods – both fresh and packaged, including Cinnabon Gooey Bites
  • Snacks and more snacks – granola, energy and protein bars, chips, crackers, nuts, trail mix, pretzels, cookies, cereal, candy, gum, 7‑Eleven’s own 7-Select premium snacks and the ever-popular beef jerky

BEVERAGES – COFFEE, TEA OR SLURPEE

  • Iconic drinks, like  Slurpee® and Big Gulp® beverages
  • Coffee and tea – both hot and iced, along with hot chocolate and cappuccino drinks
  • A vault full – energy drinks, sports drinks, juice, lemonade, bottled tea and coffee drinks, smoothies, soft drinks, milk, water and much more

PUBLICATIONS, PERSONAL CARE AND MORE NON-STOP CONVENIENCE

  • Forget something? Visitors to the store will find 18 travel-sized items
  • What ails you? Store will offer over-the-counter motion sickness, stomach acid and allergy relief
  • A variety of the most popular magazines and newspapers

Designed for both traveler and airport employee needs, the store is built according to 7‑Eleven’s modern and sophisticated take on the brand’s famous design. The facility’s color palette and finishes were specifically selected to highlight 7‑Eleven’s fresh food, which is made in local kitchens and delivered to the store daily.

Unlike the typical non-stop 7‑Eleven store, this location’s operating hours are from 6 a.m. to midnight.

With more than 56,000 stores in 16 countries, 7‑Eleven has more locations than any other retailer or restaurant in the world. The international retailer was cited as the most recognized brand for travelers by CNN’s travel staff, which ranked 7‑Eleven at the top of its list of 20 “blessedly familiar stops” in unfamiliar locations. While this is the first in-terminal location for 7‑Eleven in the U.S., the company boasts four other stores on U.S. airport properties with several more planned in terminals over the next few years.  Approximately 59 7‑Eleven stores can be found at airports in 12 other countries.

About 7‑Eleven Inc.
7‑Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry. Based in Dallas, Texas, 7‑Eleven operates, franchises or licenses nearly 10,500 7‑Eleven® stores in North America. Globally, there are more than 56,000 7‑Eleven stores in 16 countries. During 2013, 7‑Eleven stores generated total worldwide sales close to $84.5 billion. 7‑Eleven has been honored by a number of companies and organizations recently. Accolades include: #2 on Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Companies for 2013; #1 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2014 Top Global Franchise list; #10 spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list for 2015, and #3 in Forbes magazine’s Top 20 Franchises to Start. 7‑Eleven is No. 3 on Fast Company magazine’s 2013 list of the “World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Retail.” 7‑Eleven places among Top Veteran-Friendly Companies for 2014 by U.S. Veterans Magazine and is among GI Jobs magazine’s Top 100 Military Friendly Employers for 2014. Hispanic Magazine named 7‑Eleven among its Hispanic Corporate Top 100 Companies that provide the most opportunities to Hispanics. 7‑Eleven is franchising its stores in the U.S. and expanding through organic growth, acquisitions and its Business Conversion Program. Find out more online at www.7‑Eleven.com.

About LS travel retail North America
LS travel retail operates a network of local, national and international travel essentials, specialty retail, duty-free, and food and beverage brands in over 20 countries. With a presence in 30 North American airports, LS Travel Retail aims to be the preferred partner for travel environments by offering tailored solutions that optimize both the financial and the experiential potential of their facilities, while delivering trendsetting products and services that exceed travelers’ expectations. In LAX, the LS travel retail network already includes four retail and six food & beverage locations.

About Westfield
Westfield develops superior customer experiences in flagship airports across the U.S. by developing cutting-edge environments that capture each city’s distinct style and spirit, integrating food, fashion, entertainment and world-class amenities, and using technology to enhance the passenger journey. Westfield has earned more than 100 first place awards from Airport Revenue News (ARN) and Airports Council International North America (ACI). Current developments include JFK, LAX, Newark, George Bush Intercontinental, Boston Logan, Orlando, Miami and Chicago O’Hare airports.

Contact:

For 7‑Eleven, Inc.
Margaret Chabris
972-828-7285
Margaret.chabris@7-11.com

For LS travel retail North America
Charlottte Oberti
416-863-6400 ext.3277
coberti@lstna.com

For Westfield
Quang Nguyen
310-646-1765
qnguyen@westfield.com

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7‑Eleven’s first in-terminal airport store opened Friday at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX airport. The under 1,000-sq.ft, pre-security store operated by LS travel retail North America offers something for travelers and airport employees from fresh and hot foods to travel-sized personal care products and popular publications.

7‑Eleven’s first in-terminal airport store opened Friday at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX airport. The under 1,000-sq.ft, pre-security store operated by LS travel retail North America offers something for travelers and airport employees from fresh and hot foods to travel-sized personal care products and popular publications.

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LS travel retail North America announces the opening of the first ever 7-Eleven in a US airport in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles, CA, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce the opening in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) of the first ever 7-Eleven convenience store in a US airport. Awarded as part of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) multi-billion dollar development program – the biggest public works project in the history of the City – the store is located in the pre-security arrivals level of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).

As the world’s largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores, 7-Eleven is synonymous with superior convenience worldwide. In line with the brand’s thousands of locations, the LAX store will offer hot food (including pizzas and breakfast sandwiches), pre-packaged grab’ n’ go items, such as sandwiches, salads, pastries, fountain drinks (including the brand’s famous Slurpees® and Big Gulp® drinks), a large variety of snacks and ice creams. The store will also provide a selection of magazines, accessories and various other convenience-related items.

Perfect for the travelers arriving in the City of Angels, the “meeters & greeters”, as well as employees of the airport, the 950 square-foot store is designed with colors and finishes specifically chosen to highlight 7-Eleven’s fresh food, which is made and delivered to the store daily.

“We are proud to count 7-Eleven as one of our brand partners and to be opening their first ever location in a US airport”, said Vadim Motlik, Chief Development Officer at LS travel retail North America. “As the ultimate leader in the convenience market, 7-Eleven will perfectly meet the needs of our LAX customers. Both 7-Eleven and Westfield are committed to providing the best shopping experiences and we are thrilled to be working closely with their teams to keep delivering on this promise”.

“With a post-security environment that rivals some of the world’s best airports in design, dining, retail, and amenities, we are pleased to begin debuting the next phase of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal within the pre-security area”, said Keith Kaplan, Vice President of Development, Westfield. “We are confident this 7-Eleven concept will enhance the experience of arriving travelers, the throngs of people who wait to meet and greet them and thousands of LAX employees”.

“We believe visitors and airport employees will be pleasantly surprised at how many of their travel and everyday needs 7-Eleven can fill in just under 1,000 square feet”, said Norm Hower, 7-Eleven’s zone leader for the greater Los Angeles area. “Just as with every 7-Eleven, we customize each store’s product mix to offer what our customers want. Travelers and those in the travel industry have needs for products you might not find at a neighborhood 7-Eleven. Whether they are arriving at their final destination or in the middle of a work shift, we look forward to serving the thousands who come through Tom Bradley International Terminal every day”.

The LS travel retail network in LAX already includes 8 retail and 6 food & beverage locations. The company will soon open two additional 7-Eleven stores in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

About Westfield
Westfield develops superior customer experiences in flagship airports across the U.S. by developing cutting-edge environments that capture each city’s distinct style and spirit, integrating food, fashion, entertainment and world-class amenities, and using technology to enhance the passenger journey. Westfield has earned more than 100 first place awards from Airport Revenue News (ARN) and Airports Council International North America (ACI). Current developments include JFK, LAX, Newark, George Bush Intercontinental, Boston Logan, Orlando, Miami and Chicago O’Hare airports.

About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry. Based in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses nearly 10,500 7-Eleven stores in North America. Globally, there are more than 55,800 7-Eleven stores in 16 countries. During 2013, 7-Eleven stores generated total worldwide sales close to $84.5 billion. 7-Eleven has been honored by a number of companies and organizations recently. Accolades include: #2 on Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Companies for 2013, #1 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2014 Top Global Franchise list, #10 spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list for 2015 and #3 in Forbes magazine’s Top 20 Franchises to Start. 7-Eleven is # 3 on Fast Company magazine’s 2013 list of the “World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Retail.” 7-Eleven places among Top Veteran-Friendly Companies for 2014 by U.S. Veterans Magazine and is among GI Jobs magazine’s Top 100 Military Friendly Employers for 2014. Hispanic Magazine named 7-Eleven among its Hispanic Corporate Top 100 Companies that provide the most opportunities to Hispanics. 7-Eleven is franchising its stores in the U.S. and expanding through organic growth, acquisitions and its Business Conversion Program. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.

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LS travel retail North America acquired 20,000 square feet retail space within John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 from Saveria USA, Inc.

New joint venture to operate 20,000 square feet of prime specialty retail space at NYC’s busiest terminal

QUEENS, NEW YORK, 2015-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — With ambitions toward enhancing the shopping experience for the more than 18 million annual travelers passing through John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4, LS travel retail North America, a Lagardère Services company, has acquired assets of Saveria USA, Inc. allowing for the operation of 20,000 square feet of prime specialty retail space within the terminal’s retail lounge.

The predominant specialty retail operator at Terminal 4 since 2002, Saveria USA, Inc. was founded by the Sardana family, who will partner with LS in a new JFK Terminal 4 venture moving forward.

“Following Saveria’s many years in Terminal 4 – a premiere travel gateway into New York City – we look forward to working closely with JFKIAT and the Sardana family to take the shopping experience offered to Terminal 4 travelers to a whole new level,” said Dag Rasmussen, Chairman and CEO of Lagardère Services. “By acquiring certain assets of Saveria USA, LS travel retail North America will bring its significant expertise to the benefit of Terminal 4’s concession program and to the millions of passengers who pass through its doors each year.”

Gerry Savaria, President and CEO of LS travel retail North America added, “Terminal 4 at JFK is a model for other airport terminals around the country. We are excited to begin this new part of the Saveria story and are eager to work with JFKIAT for many years to come.”

Terminal 4, operated by JFKIAT, LLC – the only non-airline, privately-operated terminal in the U.S. – is home to 28 airlines and features a host of internationally recognized retail brands. Fitting the needs of every type of potential customer, some of the 17 existing LS/Sardana shops include Tumi, Longchamp, Hugo Boss, Swarovski, Bijoux Terner, and Chocolate and More. LS plans to redevelop an additional 9,000 square feet into new specialty retail shops that will complement the existing offerings at Terminal 4.

“This new partnership with LS travel retail will ensure that Terminal 4 passengers have the most pleasant and efficient travel experience of any airport terminal in New York City,” said Gert-Jan de Graaff, President & CEO of JFKIAT. “With the help of this world-renowned company, travelers from all corners of the globe will continue to enjoy the brands and level of service offered by our tremendous retail partners.

“We thank the Sardana family for the strong partnership and commitment to offering passengers the best retail options and for contributing to JFKIAT’s success.”

Claus Kohlenberger, President of Saveria USA, Inc. added “We have the highest regard for the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by the LS team throughout the journey that led to the execution of this agreement and believe they will be a great fit with the excellent team at JFKIAT. This strong partnership shares a common thread: our passion for travel retail and commitment to serving passengers.”

About Saveria USA
Saveria was founded by the Sardana family in 1990 in Vienna. Saveria USA started in 2002 in JFK International Airport Terminal 4, where it has since significantly increased its presence with the development of licensed boutiques and iconic retails brands, along with proprietary Chocolate & More confectionary stores.

About JFKIAT
JFKIAT, LLC is the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the most active air terminals in the New York area, serving 28 international and domestic airlines with an annual passenger volume of more than 17.1 million travelers in 2014. With an expansion completed in 2014, passengers traveling through Terminal 4 can visit an outstanding selection of new and upgraded restaurants and bars, including world-class eateries, well-known casual dining, healthy options, and food-to-go. Terminal 4′s expansive shopping mall offers an unparalleled shopping experience for travelers with a wide range of retail options from chic, upscale boutiques, to convenience stores, to electronics, accessories and gifts. Terminal 4 is the only air terminal in North America operated by a private management company. JFKIAT, LLC is owned by Schiphol USA Inc., a U.S. affiliate of Schiphol Group.  Visit us at www.jfkiat.com.

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LS travel retail North America opens its first Food & Beverage location in Vancouver International Airport (YVR): a Java U coffee shop in Terminal B Domestic

VANCOUVER, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce the opening of its first Food & Beverage location in Vancouver International Airport (YVR): a Java U coffee shop in Terminal B Domestic. This is LS travel retail’s third Java U location, and the first one in YVR.

Like the city of Montreal that inspired it, the Java U brand smoothly blends the best of North American energy and a unique European style to deliver a fast, convenient and high quality coffee and food offering. Started in 1996 at Concordia University, the concept now boasts about 20 locations, including two in Montreal Trudeau airport, operated by LS.

Known for its creativity, the Java U menu includes classic breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, paninis and salads that are all reinterpreted with exotic flavor combinations, including orange zests, pesto, hummus, and many more. The result is a hip, sophisticated experience delivered with friendly wit and originality. The beverage menu offers espressos, cappuccinos, Americanos, lattes and Java U’s specials, such as the “exotique” and the chai latte. The new YVR location will include a curated selection of Java U’s best-sellers, all delivered with LS’ impeccable customer service.

“We are thrilled to be opening our third Java U location, and to be offering their delicious menu to the West Coast travelers”, said Vadim Motlik, Chief Development Officer at LS travel retail North America. “We would like to thank Java U for a strong, continued partnership, as well as the YVR team for giving us the opportunity to open our first food location in their world-class, award-winning airport”.

“Java-U Cafes & Java-U Food Services Inc. are honored to be part of this successful partnership and growth in the Food & Beverage Category”, said Michael Geminari, CEO/General Manager at Java-U Food Services. “Working with LS and their team of professionals has been a great experience as well as a rewarding one. We are very excited in continuing this positive momentum with them”.

With 19.3 million passengers, Vancouver International Airport is Canada’s second busiest airport. LS travel retail already operates nine retail locations in YVR, in both the domestic and international terminals.

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LS travel retail North America opens sports apparel and accessories retail store The Scoreboard in Toronto Pearson International Airport

TORONTO, 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are pleased to announce the opening of a sports apparel and accessories retail concept. Awarded in June as part of a competitive process, the new concept, named The Scoreboard, officially opened yesterday in YYZ Terminal 1 Domestic.

Providing travelers with the best in Toronto sports team memorabilia, The Scoreboard is an exciting addition to Canada’s largest airport, introducing Toronto Pearson’s passengers to a local, flexible, dynamic sports store that entices both the die-hard fan as well as the out-of-town traveler looking for an authentic piece of the Toronto sports scene.

“We are very proud of this new proprietary concept, developed specifically for Toronto Pearson”, said Vadim Motlik, Chief Development Officer at LS travel retail. “With its innovative design and flexible approach, the Scoreboard brings the best of Toronto sports to the travelers all year round and further delivers on our promise of superior customer experience in YYZ”.

In addition to authentic merchandise and officially licensed products from Toronto’s Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts and more, The Scoreboard offers products related to the moment’s hottest sports trends, thanks to a flexible section dedicated to the most popular sporting events. From the 2015 Pan Am Games (whose representatives attended yesterday’s Grand Opening event) to the Honda Indy, and the 2016 Summer Olympics, travelers and workers at Toronto Pearson’s will enjoy popular, quality sports gear and souvenirs all year round. They will also be able to catch a glimpse of their favourite games while shopping, through the store’s four TV screens.

“Toronto is a city that loves its sports teams”, said Scott Collier, Vice President of Customer and Terminal Services for the GTAA. “Having authentic sports merchandise from great teams like the Leafs, the Raptors and the Blue Jays is a great fit for Toronto Pearson. The Scoreboard provides passengers with one more opportunity to take home a piece of Toronto’s rich sports heritage.”

With over 36 million passengers traveling through the Airport each year, Toronto Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada, and a major North American global gateway.

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LS travel retail North America opens sports apparel and accessories retail store The Scoreboard in Toronto Pearson International Airport

LS travel retail North America opens sports apparel and accessories retail store The Scoreboard in Toronto Pearson International Airport

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LS travel retail North America to open new sports store, ‘The Scoreboard’ in Toronto Pearson International Airport

TORONTO, CANADA, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a new sports store in Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).  Scheduled to open next month, The Scoreboard will be located post-security in Terminal 1 Domestic, and will provide travelers with the best in Toronto sports memorabilia.

The Scoreboard will be an exciting addition to Canada’s largest airport, introducing Toronto Pearson’s passengers to a local, flexible, dynamic sports store that entices both the die-hard fan as well as the out-of-town traveler looking for an authentic piece of Toronto.

“We couldn’t be happier to bring The Scoreboard to Toronto Pearson International Airport, a valued and long-time partner of ours”, said Vadim Motlik, Chief Development Officer at LS travel retail. “Sports are an exciting and vital part of Toronto, and The Scoreboard will bring the passion to Toronto Pearson travelers firsthand, with authentic merchandise from major sporting events throughout the year.”

In addition to officially licensed products from Toronto’s Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts and more, The Scoreboard will provide products related to the moment’s hottest sports trends, thanks to a flexible section dedicated to the most popular sporting events. From the 2015 PanAm Games and the Honda Indy, to the 2016 Summer Olympics and all the activities coming from professional sports, Toronto Pearson’s passengers will enjoy popular, quality sports gear and souvenirs all year round.

“We are excited to welcome The Scoreboard to Terminal 1. Our passengers asked for official sports merchandise and we are pleased to deliver”, said Scott Collier, Vice President of Customer and Terminal Services for the GTAA. “Our local sports teams are a big draw for visitors to Toronto and being able to take home a reminder of the big game is just another way Toronto Pearson, in partnership with LS travel retail, is creating a memorable retail experience.”

With over 36 million passengers traveling through the Airport each year, Toronto Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada, and a major North American global gateway.

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