Shopping
St. Louis (STL) Airport Shopping
Shopping at St. Louis Lambert 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
STL has no duty-free shop — none of the airport's own retail listings or independent airport guides show a duty-free operator anywhere in Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Travelers wanting duty-free liquor, tobacco, or fragrance should buy before arriving at STL or on arrival at their international destination instead.
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 operates the airport's newsstand/bookshop locations: Concourse A at gates A8 and A17, Concourse C at gates C10 and C18, and Terminal 2 Concourse E at gates E6, E12, E18, E31, and E36. Ebony News is an additional newsstand in Concourse C near gate C5.
Convenience & travel essentials
Hudson locations (listed above) cover general convenience/sundries across both terminals. Natalie's Candy Jar, a candy and snack shop, is in Concourse C near gate C12.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout St. Louis Lambert International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
Tech On The Go, carrying chargers, headphones, and travel electronics accessories, is in Concourse A near gate A6 and Concourse C near gate C6.
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
Retail is limited outside newsstands: Rip Curl (apparel) is in Concourse C near gate C6, and Luxe (jewelry/accessories) is in Concourse C near gate C15. There is no high-end fashion or duty-free-style boutique retail at STL — expect standard airport convenience and gift retail rather than designer shopping.
Best shopping area
Concourse C (Terminal 1) has the widest concentration of shops — Ebony News, Tech On The Go, Rip Curl, Hudson (two locations), Natalie's Candy Jar, and Luxe are all within the C Gates.
Pro Tip
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate buildings about a mile apart with no indoor connection, so shop before you head to your gate — you can't browse Terminal 1 retail after arriving through Southwest's Terminal 2, or vice versa. Since STL has no duty-free, pick up any last-minute gifts at the Concourse C shops rather than waiting for an international arrival that won't have one.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at STL airport?
STL has no duty-free shop — none of the airport's own retail listings or independent airport guides show a duty-free operator anywhere in Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Travelers wanting duty-free liquor, tobacco, or fragrance should buy before arriving at STL or on arrival at their international destination instead.
What stores are in STL airport?
St. Louis Lambert 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 locations (listed above) cover general convenience/sundries across both terminals. Natalie's Candy Jar, a candy and snack shop, is in Concourse C near gate C12. Retail is limited outside newsstands: Rip Curl (apparel) is in Concourse C near gate C6, and Luxe (jewelry/accessories) is in Concourse C near gate C15. There is no high-end fashion or duty-free-style boutique retail at STL — expect standard airport convenience and gift retail rather than designer shopping.
Is there a bookstore at STL airport?
Hudson operates the airport's newsstand/bookshop locations: Concourse A at gates A8 and A17, Concourse C at gates C10 and C18, and Terminal 2 Concourse E at gates E6, E12, E18, E31, and E36. Ebony News is an additional newsstand in Concourse C near gate C5.
Does STL airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. Tech On The Go, carrying chargers, headphones, and travel electronics accessories, is in Concourse A near gate A6 and Concourse C near gate C6.
See also: Airport lounges at STL · Restaurants at STL airport
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