Schiphol to acquire airport retailer
Schiphol has reached an agreement with airport retailer Kappé to acquire the company, which it said was the next step towards renewing the airport’s retail offering.
As of 1 January…
Schiphol has reached an agreement with airport retailer Kappé to acquire the company, which it said was the next step towards renewing the airport’s retail offering.
As of 1 January 2024, Schiphol will have a 100% stake in the company and full ownership of the family business.
Kappé sells perfumes, cosmetics, sunglasses and pharmacy products in fifteen shops at Schiphol.
Schiphol wants to “further the business, continue to invest in these shops and look to the future with new stores and concepts”.
Refreshed retailer
“Kappé has been one our commercial partners at the airport since 1950 and is part of Schiphol’s heritage,” said Arthur Reijnhart, commercial director at Schiphol.
“The perfume, cosmetics and sunglasses shops are an essential part of the retail offering at Schiphol. With this acquisition, we want to strengthen and update the stores so we can provide even better service to our passengers with an attractive range of products.”
Jacques Parson, owner of the retailer, said: “It is with due satisfaction and pride that I look back on the 36 years I have directed Kappé. To me, the employees have always been, and still are, key.
“Their hard work and loyalty have made Kappé what it is today: an essential household name at Schiphol. I am pleased that in Schiphol we have found a party that will secure the future of employees and the company.”
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