An additional ten new and refreshed retail stores have now opened to complete a transformation of the shopping experience at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal departure lounge. The new stores, including Zara, Ted Baker and Snow+Rock, have been selected based on passenger feedback.

The new openings mark the final phase of an extensive £40 million South Terminal departure lounge project that delivers a “state-of-the-art retail journey” for passengers. The first phase was completed in August 2013 and saw the opening of 11 new and refreshed stores including two airport firsts, Aspinal of London and Ernest Jones, and a 6,500 sq ft flagship Harrods store focusing on fashion and accessories.

Shoppers will now also be able to enjoy a 4,500 sq ft Zara outlet – the largest UK airport store to date, a 1,000 sq ft Ted Baker store and another airport first – a 1,000 sq ft Snow+Rock – offering a wide range of footwear, accessories and clothing.

Spencer Sheen, head of retail at London Gatwick said: “We are very proud of the completion of the South Terminal International Departure Lounge which takes airport shopping and the passenger experience to a whole new level. Our new retail space not only demonstrates our forward thinking but also our desire to deliver on what our passengers ask for, be it a luxury department store or a high-street favourite. And the results we have seen so far speak for themselves as more than 80% of our passengers have rated as ‘excellent’ and ‘good’ the selection of retail outlets available at the airport.”