The Valiram Group is the latest company to sign up to open a new COACH store in Sydney Airport's International Terminal (T1) which is due to open in October 2009.

Ashvin Valiram, Director of the Valiram Group said: ‘The Valiram Group has been quietly searching for the right opportunity to launch our next store in Australia. Sydney Airport was the obvious choice, given not only its status as the gateway to Australia, but also the vision it is bringing to fruition with the enormous re-development of the International Terminal.

‘It also re-affirms our commitment to creating and developing cutting edge travel retail concepts across airports in the region.

‘We are extremely excited about opening our next boutique in T1 this year, just in time to launch our new Autumn collection.’

Derek Larsen General Manager, Retail for Sydney Airport Corporation Limited said: ‘Sydney's International Airport is currently undergoing an exhaustive re-development that upon completion will ensure Sydney retains its place as one of the world's leading airports.

‘COACH will join other international brands including Emporio Armani and Burberry and will be based in the new retail precinct ? 'The Forum'.’