UPDATED 'End of an era': Duty Free Shop closing its Saipan store

UPDATED 'End of an era': Duty Free Shop closing its Saipan store

Duty Free Saipan Ltd., which operates T Galleria in the tourist district of Garapan, will be closing shop by April 30, 2025, after nearly five decades on Saipan, according to

DFS Saipan to close shop, ending four decades of operations in the CNMI

By Pacific Island Times News Staff   Saipan— Against the backdrop of a stagnant tourism market, DFS Galleria will shutter its Saipan stores on May 1, capping its more than four decades of operations in the Northern Marianas.   “This closure is the result of challenging economic conditions, compounded by the departure of luxury brands, which have significantly impacted the stores’ appeal and profitability,” said Josephine Chiu, communications man…