Thailand's Central to open luxury department store in Vienna

Retailer bets on recovery in European tourism with plans for Austrian debut

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Named after Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr, the department store will house luxury brands and Austrian clothing brands. (Rendering courtesy of Central Group)

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thai retailer Central Group will open a new luxury department store in Vienna in 2024, tapping expertise gained from a booming tourism sector at home to help it capitalize on a post-pandemic travel recovery in Europe.

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