The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield have announced 24 additional duty free and food hall brands arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 as part of the terminal’s expansion, which includes a $125 million commercial redevelopment program.
All leasable space has now been awarded at Terminal 8, with new concessions already starting to open.
Concessionaires are bringing iconic local businesses, luxury global brands, and unique new and first-to-airport concepts to the expanded terminal.
Duty free, operated by Avolta’s Dufry at T8, is bringing a refreshed collection of luxury boutiques replicating an open-air shop environment inspired by NYC neighborhood shopping and markets.
Duty free partners include Queens-based The Nourish Spot, New York-based Sullivan Hernandez Group, Atlanta-based Kellee Communications and Florida-based Tarra Enterprises, Inc.
Among the new brands and luxury boutiques that will be introduced by Avolta are:
W. 12th St. Market, inspired by New York City’s Meatpacking District, will offer products from local artisans, unique souvenirs and treats, along with liquor and tobacco.
Beauty on 5th will feature a lineup of luxury boutiques featuring world-renowned perfume and cosmetics brands like Dior, Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Kiehl’s, La Mer, YSL and Charlotte Tilbury.
The Park @ T8, designed to mirror the lush landscape of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, will offer a sophisticated lineup of fragrances, skincare products, confections, and premium wines and spirits.
BKLYN Shopping, specializing in fragrances, skincare products, confections, wines and spirits in a compact walkthrough setting that draws its design inspiration from Brooklyn’s brownstone buildings and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Chic luxury boutiques feature Longchamp, Marc Jacobs, Lacoste, BOSS, TAG Heuer, Breitling and Montblanc, along with designer sunglasses from Avolta’s Suncatcher store.
The Connoisseur Collection offers a curated selection of liquor and tobacco products. The hybrid space will also be home to T8’s speakeasy, Blinded Tiger, a nod to New York’s best hidden bars and a first for JFK.
The Collection will feature fashion jewelry and watches from global brands like Swarovski, NORQAIN, Oris, Citizen and Bulova.
Pre-Loved Luxury will feature upcycled leather goods and fine watches.
“We have an ambitious vision to redefine the duty free shopping experience at Terminal 8 and are proud that The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, and American Airlines share that vision,” said Avolta North America President and CEO Steve Johnson.
“This is a pivotal moment in JFK’s evolution, so it is an honor to be selected as the partner that will transform T8. Combined with our recently awarded contracts to bring new travel convenience, specialty retail, and food and beverage concepts to the terminal, this expanded partnership will allow us to design a world-class travel experience across all lines of Avolta’s business,” Johnson continued.
For Food & Beverage, T8’s Boroughs Food Hall will deliver a curated food hall offering passengers an elevated experience spanning local specialties, street food, upscale dining, health-conscious options and comfort food under one roof. The Boroughs Hall is operated by a joint venture among MERA US and small businesses, New York City-based Tsion Enterprises, Texas-based Food Cycle LLC and Massachusetts-based South River Partners.
“Terminal 8’s new lineup featuring food & beverage concessions and shopping experiences from around the region as well as notable global brands, will create a passenger experience that is uniquely New York and best in class,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton.
The latest concessions announced, alongside the five small businesses participating in the Retail Accelerator program announced at the end of 2024, represent more than 50% NYC-based operators, more than 50% NYC-based brands and over 15 brands new to airports.
Since 2018, the JFK Redevelopment Community Advisory Council has been working with the Port Authority and terminal developers to expand community outreach efforts. The Council has worked with the Port Authority, its contractors and the terminal operators to meet a 30% good faith goal for outreach to area businesses that are ready, willing and able to work at JFK percent, across all aspects of the JFK redevelopment program.
