Kate Spade New York opens at JFK T4’s retail hall

Bjorg Magnea Architectural and Interior Photography

Kate Spade New York is one of the newest retailers to join the list of iconic fashion brands at Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK International Airport. The 905-square-foot store is operated by Hudson Group, and carries both fashion and accessories.

The Kate Spade store — an international fashion retailer for more than 20 years — offers a variety of high-quality clothes, handbags, jewelry, fragrances and more.

“Terminal 4 is pleased to welcome Kate Spade to our unrivaled selection of premier retail offerings,” said Gert-Jan de Graaff, President and CEO of Terminal 4 operator JFKIAT. “The terminal’s Retail Lounge features shopping options to fit every traveler’s needs and Kate Spade is a welcome addition to this mix. We are thankful for our partners at Hudson Group who continue to provide T4 passengers with a superior experience.”

“Hudson Group has had the pleasure of serving JFK T4 travelers for many years, and we are excited to bring yet another leading national brand, like Kate Spade, to JFKIAT’s retail portfolio,” said Joseph DiDomizio, President & CEO of Hudson Group, Division CEO North America of Dufry.

“As the Traveler’s Best Friend, we look forward to building upon our strong relationship with the JFKIAT management team through our shared commitment to travelers and customer service.”

The JFK Terminal 4 concessions program covers more than 122,200 square feet devoted to shopping and dining, with 48 retail shops and 28 restaurants.

Brands include Coach, Guess, Hugo Boss, Kiehl’s, Michael Kors, Swarovski, Brooks Brothers, Victoria’s Secret, Hudson, XpresSpa and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store.

Restaurants include The Palm, Danny Meyer’s Blue Smoke and Shake Shack, Uptown Brasserie by Marcus Samuelsson and innovative, original food and beverage concepts line the terminal’s Retail Lounge.

The terminal handles more than 21 million passengers a year.