Prince (June 15, 2019) “Prince store lifts off” Star Tribune
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- Jun 15, 2019
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The June 15, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune reports on the opening of a new official Prince retail store at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the first of its kind dedicated to the Minnesota icon and the second brick-and-mortar location selling an expanded line of official Prince merchandise.
Publication: Star Tribune
Date: June 15, 2019
Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Point of Sale / Business
THE STORY
The article details the excitement of fans lining up for the store’s opening in Terminal 1. The shop offers T-shirts, concert paraphernalia, albums, books, CDs, movies, keychains, magnets, stickers, and Minnesota-themed items featuring the Love Symbol. It also provides the ability to purchase Paisley Park tickets.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This airport store was a unique collaboration between the Prince estate and the Airport Retail Group. Located near the Prince estate and Paisley Park, it represents an innovative way to make official Prince merchandise accessible to travelers and fans, expanding the reach of his legacy beyond the museum/gift shop at Paisley Park.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Opening of official Prince retail store at MSP Airport
Era: 2019 (Posthumous Legacy / Retail Expansion)
Tone: Celebratory, local pride Photography: Interior photo of the brightly lit Prince store with merchandise displays
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Large headline “Prince store lifts off”
Full-color photo of the Prince store interior showing T-shirts, caps, and displays
Details about the store’s location and product range
Comments from Airport Retail Group director Audrey Johnson
RELATED MATERIAL
This June 15, 2019 Star Tribune article on the new Prince store pairs well with the June 14, 2019 piece about proposed Prince-themed street names in Chanhassen. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.
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