Shopping
Memphis (MEM) Airport Shopping
Shopping at Memphis 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
None. MEM currently has no scheduled international passenger flights (all 41 nonstop routes serve U.S. cities), so there is no duty-free shop in the terminal.
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
No dedicated bookstore chain like Hudson News operates at MEM. The Tripadvisor-branded newsstand (west side of the concourse entrance, 4:30am-8:30pm daily) and Bluff City Market (between gates 14-16) both carry magazines, books, and publications alongside their general merchandise.
Convenience & travel essentials
Relay (B ticketing lobby, 4:30am-7:30pm daily), Grind City Essentials (between gates 4-6), Market 901 (between gates 11-13), and Bluff City Market (between gates 14-16) stock snacks, beverages, travel essentials, and grab-and-go food across the concourse.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout Memphis International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
No dedicated electronics retailer (no Best Buy Express or InMotion) operates at MEM. Market 901 and Bluff City Market carry a small selection of electronics accessories within their broader convenience-store mix.
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
PGA Tour Fan Shop (east side of the concourse entrance, 6am-7:30pm daily) sells golf apparel, accessories, and features an interactive game simulator. Memphis Supply Co. and Distillery District (both in the Rotunda) carry Memphis-themed apparel and regional gifts rather than mainstream fashion brands — standard airport convenience retail otherwise.
Best shopping area
The Rotunda is MEM's shopping hub — Memphis Supply Co. and Distillery District sit side by side there with the widest range of Memphis-branded gifts, apothecary items, apparel, and regional spirits; the PGA Tour Fan Shop at the concourse entrance is the other standout stop.
Pro Tip
MEM's retail is compact and regionally themed rather than big-brand — don't expect duty-free or tech-shop chains. Instead browse the Rotunda's Memphis Supply Co. and Distillery District for genuinely local finds (regional spirits, gourmet gifts, city-branded apparel) you won't see at most other airports.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at MEM airport?
None. MEM currently has no scheduled international passenger flights (all 41 nonstop routes serve U.S. cities), so there is no duty-free shop in the terminal.
What stores are in MEM airport?
Memphis 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. Relay (B ticketing lobby, 4:30am-7:30pm daily), Grind City Essentials (between gates 4-6), Market 901 (between gates 11-13), and Bluff City Market (between gates 14-16) stock snacks, beverages, travel essentials, and grab-and-go food across the concourse. PGA Tour Fan Shop (east side of the concourse entrance, 6am-7:30pm daily) sells golf apparel, accessories, and features an interactive game simulator. Memphis Supply Co. and Distillery District (both in the Rotunda) carry Memphis-themed apparel and regional gifts rather than mainstream fashion brands — standard airport convenience retail otherwise.
Is there a bookstore at MEM airport?
No dedicated bookstore chain like Hudson News operates at MEM. The Tripadvisor-branded newsstand (west side of the concourse entrance, 4:30am-8:30pm daily) and Bluff City Market (between gates 14-16) both carry magazines, books, and publications alongside their general merchandise.
Does MEM airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at Memphis International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. No dedicated electronics retailer (no Best Buy Express or InMotion) operates at MEM. Market 901 and Bluff City Market carry a small selection of electronics accessories within their broader convenience-store mix.
See also: Airport lounges at MEM · Restaurants at MEM airport
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