Furla launches new location at Changi T2

Furla has announced the opening of a new location in Changi International Airport Departure Terminal 2 with LS travel retail Singapore.

Launched in September, the 15sq m Shop-in-Shop concept is situated within the Fashion Gallery, a multi luxury brand fashion store which carries the most on-trend accessories from bags to shoes and jewellery.

Furla Global Travel Retail Director Gerry Munday says: ‘This is the second opening of a Furla store in Changi Airport this year. As we continue to expand our presence in airports globally, Furla is very keen to build its image with boutiques, shop in shops and personalised corners able to project the true essence of the brand. Changi is one example of where the company has upgraded its presence in line with this strategy.’

Mr Philippe Fontalba, Luxury, Fashion & Accessories Director, LS Travel Retail Asia and Pacific said, ‘We are pleased to welcome Furla to The Fashion Gallery. We perceive Furla as the one that makes the Fashion Gallery brand assortment even more complete and attuned to our customer profile. Fashionistas will be spoilt with more choices now that we have Furla on board with us here at The Fashion Gallery. LS travel retail continues to provide travellers who are in the search for the most on-trend luxury fashion brands to be able to do so at The Fashion Gallery.”

Notes to editors

Last year Furla reported a turnover of €212 million, representing an 18% increase from 2011. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization reached 15%, equal to €32 million. Furthermore, in the same period, Furla's travel retail business has increased by 93%.

Today Furla is present in 91 countries with five subsidiaries in France, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and the United States. 80% of distribution is retail, with 328 mono-brand stores (153 Furla boutiques and 175 authorised retailers), and 20% via wholesale through 1290 select multi-brand and department stores.