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INSIDER

Rendering of JFK Terminal 6 Center Hall

Avolta’s Hudson and Dufry win New York’s JFK T6 travel retail
concessions

JFK Millennium Partners, (JMP) the watches and accessories — including Thody, CEO, JFK Millennium Partners.
company selected by the Port Authority fashion items, toys, and souvenirs. “Our selection features internationally
of New York & New Jersey to build and This travel retail program crafted by renowned brands while driving real
operate the new $4.2 billion JFK Terminal Hudson and Dufry specifically for JFK economic opportunities in our community
6 in New York, announced that Avolta Airport’s diverse visitors will build upon for generations to come.”
companies Hudson and Dufry have been the New York sense of place designed by
selected to open numerous duty free, travel JMP and seamlessly integrate global brands A New York City-inspired Duty Free
convenience, and specialty retail stores with products from local entrepreneurs Experience: Union Square East
over more than 28,000 square feet of who represent the diverse communities Shopping
reimagined space in the new, state-of-the- surrounding JFK Airport. As part of its new duty free contract,
art terminal set to open in early 2026. “From the offset we challenged Dufry will develop an expansive duty free
The new Terminal 6 is part of the $19 prospective bidders to think outside the store. Drawing its inspiration from New
billion transformation of John F. Kennedy box and be creative about how T6 will York City’s distinctive Union Square, this
International Airport (JFK) currently redefine the standard for duty free in unique shopping experience will span
underway. Terminal 6 will occupy the site North America,” said Sammy Patel, Vice over 18,200 sq-feet of retail space across
of the former Terminal 6 and Terminal 7 President, Commercial at Vantage Group. four distinct areas, designed to capture the
when completed. “Through our collaborative process with vibrant energy of New York City:
Together, JMP, Hudson, and Dufry the Port Authority, Avolta and our team, • The Liquor Libraries – Inspired by
say they will create an entirely new we’ve developed an ambitious retail New York’s renowned libraries, The
experience that will “surprise and delight” offer which is captivating, dynamic, and Liquor Library will present a vast,
T6 guests and introduce several first-to- immersive. Guests can look forward to a curated selection of fine wines and spirits.
airport initiatives, activations, brands mixture of global brands as well as iconic Esteemed brands like Glenfiddich and
and concepts. Travelers will have the local businesses that together will create a Manhattan’s own Great Jones Distilling Co.
opportunity to experience all five boroughs true sense of place that is unique to New will represent a fusion of classic excellence
of New York with a focus on products York and Queens.” and local craftsmanship. In another exciting
and food and beverage sourced from local “We are proud to partner with Hudson space, travelers will be invited to enrich
businesses and entrepreneurs, alongside a and Dufry to launch a world-class retail their experience with opportunities to taste
curated mix of globally recognized luxury experience that reflects the dazzling and learn about the finest and rarest spirits
brands, perfumes & cosmetics, spirits, display of offerings that New York City with a true Prohibition-era speakeasy —
food, and confectionery, as well as jewelry, and Queens are known for,” said Steve the first of its kind in any U.S. airport.

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