On 13 September, Moody Davitt reported that the AOA has slammed the UK government’s decision to scrap tax-free sales for passengers from January. While duty-free sales (i.e. alcohol, tobacco etc) will return, VAT-free export of other retail goods will only be possible where the retailer sends the goods to the buyer’s home – the buyer will not be able to take the goods with them. The article points out that the tax-free sales affected by the ban includes the “all-important” fragrances & cosmetics category, as well as fashion, luxury, and consumer technology.
