Marc O'Polo fashion concept to be operated by Nuance-Watson at Changi
18 Sep '07
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Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has been awarded the concession to operate a "Marc O' Polo" fashion concept in the North Wing of Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3. The shop further expands the range of concepts operated by Nuance-Watson at Singapore Changi Airport.
Nuance-Watson (Singapore) has recently been confirmed as the operator of the Perfume & Cosmetics concession, operates restaurants and will soon introduce a new destination concept, Amazing Grace.
Marc O'Polo, a casual lifestyle brand in the premium range, is widely known in Europe. The brand was founded in Stockholm in 1967 by Swedes Rolf Lind and Göte Huss and the American Jerry O' Sheets who had a vision to make uncomplicated clothes for young people that fit in with their lifestyle and underscored their personality. Marc O'Polo has become a trendsetter for casual wear in Europe.
The new store, their first in Asia, will cover an area of 62 sqm at Singapore Changi's Terminal 3. The concession is valid for three years, beginning from January 9, 2008, when the terminal is scheduled to open.
Ken Tse, Managing Director of Nuance-Watson (Singapore) said: "Marc O'Polo is the third non-beauty concept that we have secured at Changi Airport in the past couple of months and we are very focussed on developing a greater portfolio of general merchandise businesses to complement our 18 beauty stores."
Toni Hager, International Travel Retail Manager: "We are proud and delighted to open the first Marc O'Polo store in the Asia-pacific market at Changi Airport. The cooperation with Nuance-Watson is exactly the kind of strong partnership we search for to increase our travel retail business on an international level and especially in the Asian market."
"We are looking forward to a successful cooperation with Nuance-Watson and we are convinced that our products and brand features will perform well at the new T3 Changi Airport location."