DFS Waikiki reopens retail space
DFS Group marked the grand opening of its DFS Waikiki store Thursday, representing a post-pandemic sign of progress and vote of confidence for the state’s top tourism district.
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DFS Waikiki, which caters to duty-free shoppers on one of the prime retail corners of Waikiki, closed in March 2020 but began the first phase of reopening in July and had a grand opening held on Thursday evening. Pictured is Emma Sanders placing a handbag on display at the Coach retail space in DFS Waikiki.
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Speaking during a tour is DFS chairman and CEO Benjamin Vuchot.
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A sign explains no tax is added on all listed prices.
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DFS Waikiki carries exclusive brands only found at its location.
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A display in the Michael Kors retail space of DFS Waikiki.
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A Ralph Lauren display with surfboards which will be donated to Na Kama Kai, a local organization which gets youth involved in ocean safety, conservation and stewardship.
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A view from the Kalakaua Avenue entrance area.
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The flowers on the ceiling of the DFS Waikiki entrance.
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A display features exclusive DFS Waikiki Hawaii themed items.
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DFS chairman and CEO Benjamin Vuchot is seen Thursday.
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DFS Waikiki exclusive chocolates and coffee are on display.
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DFS Waikiki is selling #MauiStrong shirts where 100 percent of proceeds go to the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund. Pictured with the shirts is DFS chairman and CEO Benjamin Vuchot and Long Chiu, DFS executive vice president of global marketing and digital ventures.
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Speaking during an interview is DFS chairman and CEO Benjamin Vuchot.
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Shoppers enter the street level corridor into DFS Waikiki during its soft opening earlier in the day.
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DFS Waikiki employee Vicky Do prepares items for the soft opening held earlier in the day.
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