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Duty Free Americas named winner of duty free retail concession at JFK Terminal One
In huge breaking news, Duty Free Americas has been awarded the duty free concession at JF Kennedy International Airport’s New Terminal One. Covering nearly 20,000 square feet of shopping space over five locations throughout the terminal, the shops will operate under a bespoke brand – Skyline Duty Free by Duty Free Americas.
In an important first, shoppers will be able to take their duty free purchases with them, and not have to collect them at the gate.
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The Team behind the Dream
In winning this important contract, DFA assures that it is uniquely positioned with an existing, experienced team that has a deep understanding of the passengers, airport, and spirit of New York, thus ensuring that seasoned professionals are ready to execute DFA’s passenger-focused vision.
DFA says that it is taking every measure to ensure that a comprehensive staffing plan including language and brand ambassadors, personal shoppers, and community liaisons is flawlessly executed, providing an unparalleled service to New Terminal One passengers.
DFA has also partnered with a key group of local ACDBE partners, carefully onboarding a diverse team with complementary strengths in marketing, community relations, concessions management and more to ensure a collaborative success for Skyline’s operations.
DFA welcomes C&E Global Solutions, JDK19 Group, BBJ Concessions, Prevost Consulting Group, and Parkview Global to DFA’s partner team for this venture.
DFA says that it has also recruited the finest experts in their field and would like to express its sincere gratitude to its extended development team; Leslie Jones Architecture, Mancini Duffy, and Holt Development for their invaluable collaboration.
