JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – has announced the opening of three reimagined Hudson market concepts in T4: Manhattan Mercantile, Brooklyn-inspired East River Market, and 149th & Grand, representing the Bronx.
Designed as immersive tributes to these three NYC boroughs, these new Hudson locations showcase the best of New York’s makers, artisans, and cultural institutions, offering travelers an authentic sense of place from the moment they arrive at the terminal.
Hudson worked closely with JFKIAT to transform its convenience stores into tailored marketplaces –each outlets features its own architectural identity, product mix, and cultural cues tied to its namesake borough.
Beyond traditional retail, these concepts are designed as story-telling spaces, connecting passengers to New York’s creative and culinary communities through curated merchandise, artisanal goods, and diverse food and beverage selections.
Through the creation of these concepts, JFKIAT is continuing its mission to support small, local, and diverse businesses based in New York City – many of whom are making their airport retail debut at these new locations at T4 – and introducing them to a new audience of customers who may not have otherwise discovered their offerings.
At the East River Market, passengers can find products from Brooklyn Grange, the U.S.’s leading rooftop farming and intensive green roofing business, and offerings from Cantina Royal, a Brooklyn-based brand elevating Mexico’s rich food heritage.
149th & Grand features granola from Bennett’s Deli & Sandwich Co., a Bronx-based family business that offers handmade, small batch gourmet products, and tea from Teazert Tea, a Black-owned, woman-owned line of dessert-inspired tea blends made from all natural ingredients.
At Manhattan Mercantile passengers can find luxury chocolates from woman-owned MarieBelle New York, and treats from Posh Pretzels, a brand owned by a self-taught chocolatier based in Tarrytown, NY.
“Hudson is proud to partner with JFKIAT on this ground-breaking project, which highlights the power of collaboration to redefine the travel experience,” said Bridget Biagas, VP, Development, Hudson.
“These new concepts embody everything that makes New York special—its culture, its creativity, and its communities. By bringing together world-class design with authentic local products, we’re not only elevating the passenger journey but also amplifying the voices of New York’s makers, artisans, and small businesses on a global stage. Together with JFKIAT, we’re setting a new standard for what locally inspired airport retail can be.”
