Shopping
Anchorage (ANC) Airport Shopping
Shopping at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport spans convenience staples at Hudson News and tech accessories at InMotion through to local specialty gifts and duty-free for international travelers. See each section below for exact locations by concourse or terminal.
Duty-free shopping
One duty-free shop operates airside in the North Terminal (used for international and seasonal charter departures only), between gates N5 and N6, alongside a small cluster of related shops — Alaska Kids, Alaska Souvenirs and Apparel, Fashion World Accessories, David Green Fur Gallery, and a Gourmet Market. The South Terminal, which handles all domestic departures, has no duty-free shop since US duty-free sales are restricted to international departures.
US duty-free allowance
US residents may bring back $800 in duty-free goods per person. Liquids purchased at duty-free must be in the original sealed store bag when transiting international connections — otherwise they may be confiscated at the connecting airport security checkpoint.
Books & magazines
Hudson News has several South Terminal locations (near Alaska Airlines ticketing, B Concourse, C Concourse, Delta ticketing, and the Travel & Leisure store) carrying magazines, bestsellers, and travel reads. There is no dedicated independent bookstore.
Convenience & travel essentials
Hudson News locations throughout the South Terminal cover snacks and sundries; AK&CO Gourmet Market offers grab-and-go Alaska-made food and drink items. A small Hudson newsstand also operates landside in the North Terminal.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
InMotion Entertainment (headphones, chargers, electronics) and iStore (Apple accessories) are in the South Terminal.
Best Buy Express kiosks carry Apple accessories, Bose headphones, and phone chargers at most major US airports. InMotion Entertainment is the other key tech stop — open at most gate clusters and stocked with travel-oriented electronics essentials.
Fashion & specialty retail
Alaska-themed retail dominates over general fashion: Moosetique and Alaska Mercantile sell Alaska-branded gifts and apparel, Gear Up AK and Outdoor Advantage carry outdoor/adventure clothing and gear, and the North Terminal's David Green Fur Gallery sells Alaska fur products and apparel for international travelers.
Best shopping area
South Terminal's B and C Concourses have the widest retail mix — Hudson News, InMotion Entertainment, iStore, and the Alaska-themed gift shops (Moosetique, Alaska Mercantile) are concentrated there.
Pro Tip
For genuine Alaska-made gifts, go to Moosetique or Alaska Mercantile in the South Terminal rather than a generic souvenir rack. If you want duty-free liquor, fragrance, or fur goods, you must be departing internationally from the North Terminal — none of it is sold in the South Terminal.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at ANC airport?
One duty-free shop operates airside in the North Terminal (used for international and seasonal charter departures only), between gates N5 and N6, alongside a small cluster of related shops — Alaska Kids, Alaska Souvenirs and Apparel, Fashion World Accessories, David Green Fur Gallery, and a Gourmet Market. The South Terminal, which handles all domestic departures, has no duty-free shop since US duty-free sales are restricted to international departures.
What stores are in ANC airport?
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has Hudson News book and convenience shops at most gate areas, InMotion Entertainment for tech accessories, and a range of local gift shops. Hudson News locations throughout the South Terminal cover snacks and sundries; AK&CO Gourmet Market offers grab-and-go Alaska-made food and drink items. A small Hudson newsstand also operates landside in the North Terminal. Alaska-themed retail dominates over general fashion: Moosetique and Alaska Mercantile sell Alaska-branded gifts and apparel, Gear Up AK and Outdoor Advantage carry outdoor/adventure clothing and gear, and the North Terminal's David Green Fur Gallery sells Alaska fur products and apparel for international travelers.
Is there a bookstore at ANC airport?
Hudson News has several South Terminal locations (near Alaska Airlines ticketing, B Concourse, C Concourse, Delta ticketing, and the Travel & Leisure store) carrying magazines, bestsellers, and travel reads. There is no dedicated independent bookstore.
Does ANC airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. InMotion Entertainment (headphones, chargers, electronics) and iStore (Apple accessories) are in the South Terminal.
See also: Airport lounges at ANC · Restaurants at ANC airport
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