Edinburgh Airport retailer creates 44 new jobs

Gordon Dewar and Fred Creighton opened the new store which has created 44 jobs

A travel retailer has expanded at Edinburgh Airport, creating dozens of new jobs.

World Duty Free has hired 44 more staff following a move to larger premises at the airport.

The retailer runs outlets at airports across the UK, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

It sells a wide range of products, including cosmetics, perfume, fashion accessories, spirits and souvenirs.

Edinburgh Airport chief executive Gordon Dewar said: "This fantastic World Duty Free store doubling in size is a great example of how we have listened to our passengers and have delivered greater choice to improve the constantly evolving Edinburgh Airport experience."

Fred Creighton, director of retail operations for World Duty Free, added: "Edinburgh Airport is one of the UK's most successful and vibrant airports and is an important part of our business."

World Duty Free runs outlets at a number of UK airports