14 Facts About DFS Group

DFS Group is headquartered in Hong Kong SAR and has offices in Australia, Cambodia, mainland China, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States of America and Vietnam.

DFS Group employs over 5,000 people, operating in 14 countries worldwide.

In 1962, two DFS Group stores were opened at the international airports in Hong Kong and Honolulu, the first duty-free shop in the United States.

DFS Group capitalized on the rising wave of Asian tourists who began to travel further overseas, opening stores in international airports and later in downtown locations where travelers have their purchases delivered before departure.

In 1968, DFS Group opened its first downtown duty-free store in Kowloon, Hong Kong, followed shortly thereafter by Honolulu and eventually expanding to 14 locations all over the world.

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In 2010, "DFS Group University" was established for its sales associates.

In 2013 DFS Group reached 420 locations worldwide and undertook a major branding initiative setting the stage for the next generation of expansion.

In 2015 DFS Group opened its first transformational wines and spirits duplex store at Singapore Changi Airport, including a Long Bar by Raffles.

In 2016 DFS Group expanded its operations, opening T Galleria Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia, a significantly extended space at T Galleria by DFS Group, City of Dreams in Macau, and its first European store, T Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice, Italy.

In January 2021, DFS opened its first downtown duty-free store in Hainan Island, China, in partnership with Shenzhen Duty Free Group.

In June 2021, despite the tourism downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DFS Group opened its most significant and ambitious store to date, Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf in the heart of the French capital.

In 1996, LVMH acquired the majority share of DFS Group, buying out partners Feeney, Parker, and Pilaro and setting a new focus on the combined elements of travel and luxury.

DFS Group operates approximately 420 duty-free boutiques at 12 international airports, 23 downtown Galleria stores and several resort locations around the world.

In 2015, DFS Group was awarded "Best Technology Platform" under the Best Treasury and Finance Strategies in Asia Pacific category at The Corporate Treasurer Awards.