DutyFreeZone.com Launches Global Marketplace - Expanding 27 Years of Duty-Free Excellence to Consumers and Wholesalers Worldwide
LAREDO, Texas, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DutyFreeZone.com, one of the world's longest-standing duty-free operators, is proud to announce the official launch of its global online marketplace, offering consumers and wholesale buyers unprecedented access to duty-free products from around the world.
Founded in 1998, DutyFreeZone.com has built a reputation as a pioneer in the travel retail sector, with operational hubs in Panama, Curaçao, Mexico, and the United States. For over two decades, the company has quietly served a vast international network of duty-free buyers and suppliers — and is now bringing that ecosystem online.
What DutyFreeZone.com Offers
The new marketplace features an unmatched catalog of global brands and duty-free goods, including:
Alcoholic beverages: Beers, wines, champagnes, and premium spirits
Confectionery: International chocolates, snacks, and sweets
Fragrances: A wide selection of luxury perfumes and colognes for men and women
Beauty & cosmetics: Skincare, makeup, and wellness essentials
Electronics, fashion, watches, jewelry, and more
Everything traditionally found in world-class airport duty-free shops is now available online — anytime, anywhere.
Marketplace for Consumers and Wholesalers
DutyFreeZone.com is now welcoming:
Individual shoppers looking for travel retail exclusives and tax-free pricing
Wholesalers and distributors seeking high-margin, cross-border inventory
Brands and suppliers ready to showcase products in a global, curated duty-free environmentBuyers can expect competitive prices, global shipping, and a user-friendly platform designed for both B2C and B2B transactions.
A Trusted Name in Global Duty-Free Since 1998
Operating from strategic duty-free zones across Latin America and North America, DutyFreeZone.com brings over 25 years of expertise in logistics, customs clearance, and international trade compliance. With long-standing relationships with major suppliers and an emphasis on reliability, transparency, and customer service, the company is poised to modernize the global duty-free experience.
"We're transforming the way duty-free works," said Reynald Vito Grattagliano, founder of DutyFreeZone.com. "For decades, access to duty-free products was limited to airports and cruise terminals. Now, with our marketplace, anyone — from Dubai to Paris to Los Angeles — can shop duty-free, or become a global seller."
A $100+ Billion Market, Now Open to All
With global duty-free and travel retail sales projected to surpass $150 billion by 2030, the launch of DutyFreeZone.com's marketplace creates a new opportunity for small businesses, brand owners, and consumers to engage in one of the fastest-growing sectors in global trade.
DutyFreeZone.com aims to become the leading digital hub for duty-free commerce, combining its legacy as a trusted operator with a bold, digital-first vision for the future.
Join the Duty-Free Revolution TodayShop, Sell, or Partner at: www.DutyFreeZone.comBusiness & media inquiries: info@dutyfreezone.com
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