Avolta expands presence at Grantley Adams International Airport with new beauty store

10/11/2026
The new 95 sqm travel retail store strengthens Avolta’s existing presence at Barbados’ sole commercial international airport, bringing a dedicated fragrance and cosmetics offer to Departures.

Avolta, the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player, has opened its first beauty store in the Departures area of Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados. Offering travelers a dedicated fragrance and cosmetics assortment featuring prestigious international brands including Jo Malone London, Kilian, Tom Ford, Balmain, Chanel, Dior, Bvlgari and Armani, the new store also brings together specialty brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works, alongside Fenty Beauty, an important brand founded by Barbadian National Hero Rihanna and recognized for its inclusive range of products catering to a wide variety of skin tones. 

Kathy Harris, General Manager Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada & Antigua, Avolta, said, “We are pleased to further strengthen our presence at Grantley Adams International Airport with the introduction of our first beauty store in Departures. This new space has brought together a strong selection of sought-after beauty brands and provides travelers with an attractive, dedicated beauty offer as part of their journey through Barbados. We look forward to continuing to develop our partnership at this important Caribbean gateway.”

Avolta’s Bridgetown Duty Free beauty store further broadens the range of retail experiences available to the over 2.4 million passengers who visit the airport each year, complementing Avolta's existing retail portfolio at the airport, where the company operates a multi-category store in the Arrivals area, Colombian Emeralds International, a fine jewelry store and coming soon Market Place by Hudson in the Departures.