Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Rendering of departure duty-free shops at JFK T6. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Avolta, the world’s biggest airport retailer, will significantly increase its estate in the United States through deals at John F. Kennedy Airport’s all-new $4.
2 billion Terminal 6—which will occupy the site of the former T6 and T7 when completed); and at Pittsburgh International Airport. At the New York hub, JFK Millennium Partners (JMP)—the consortium chosen by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build and operate JFK T6—has selected the Avolta companies Hudson and Dufry to open multiple duty-free, travel convenience, and specialty retail stores. They will cover more than 28,000 square feet in a revamped 1.
2 million-square-foot state-of-the-art terminal that is set to open the first of its ten gates in early 2026. Meanwhile, as part of PIT’s $1.57 billion terminal modernization program, Hudson will expand by opening new stores across 8,000 square feet of retail space.
The move is thanks to a seven-year contract awarded by Allegheny County Airport Authority covering six new retail stores. In JFK T6, Hudson and Dufry will create what JMP claims will be some “first-to-airport” initiatives, activations, brands, and concepts. Key to it all is the presentation of New York’s five boroughs as a core part of the shopping experience.
Products and food and beverages (F&B) will be sourced from local businesses and entrepreneurs, alongside a mix of global luxury brands in beauty, spirits, food, confectionery, jewelry, watches, and other categories. JMP—composed of Vantage Group, American Triple I, RXR Realty, and JetBlue—has doubled down on a ‘sense of place’ promise saying that T6 “will feel more like a luxury boutique New York hotel” when it is finished. Steve Thody, CEO of JFK Millennium Partners, said: “We are launching a world-class retail experience that reflects the dazzling display of offerings that New York City and Queens are known for (while) driving real economic opportunities in our community for generations to come.
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Sammy Patel, vice president of commercial at Vantage Group, part of the JMG consortium, added: “From the offset we challenged prospective bidders to think outside the box and be creative about how T6 will redefine the standard for duty-free in North America.” Avolta will also be keen to ensure its North American growth momentum continues. As part of the contract, Dufry will develop a large 18,200-square-foot duty-free store taking its inspiration from NYC’s Union Square.
It will be divided into four areas: The Liquor Libraries —Inspired by NYC’s libraries, the space will present a large selection of fine wines and spirits from Scotch whisky brands like Glenfiddich to Manhattan’s own Great Jones Distilling Co. Travelers will have the opportunity to taste and learn about some fine and rare spirits within a Prohibition-era, speakeasy-style environment—said to be the first of its kind in a U.S.
airport. The Green Market —Here, homage to Union Square takes the form of artisanal goods in an evolving space to ensure new experiences for regular travelers each time they visit. The Pavilion —Dedicated to international beauty and skincare, this area will showcase premium brands in a refined architectural style claimed to be reminiscent of Union Square’s North Plaza.
Theater of Dreams —Inspired by Union Square’s Daryl Roth Theatre, this will be a fragrance hotspot to explore all manner of brands alongside some fragrance artistry to create a little drama and excitement. function loadConnatixScript(document) { if (!window.cnxel) { window.
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Allegheny County Airport Authority Hudson, through a new contract, will open nearly 10,000 square feet of travel convenience and specialty retail that will also have New York connections designed to resonate with international travelers. Among the Hudson concepts are Chelsea Outpost, celebrating the charm of The High Line’s Chelsea Market and including brands like aromatherapy house Madison + Green and artisan crafts supplier LIKHÂ; City Square Supply featuring local and sustainably made products from the likes of Calhoun & Co and Hola! I'm Back; accessories and gadgets paired with grab-and-go foods at Skyline Central; and Astor & Lenox, a nod to the New York Public Library's long history, offering over 5,000 square feet of premium lifestyle brands, tech, books, and local sports apparel and memorabilia. Hudson will operate its travel convenience and specialty retail stores as a joint venture—HG JFK T6 Retail JV—with three ACDBE partners: Kellee, The Nourish Spot, and Sullivan Hernandez Group.
Pittsburgh stop Hudson, which runs more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, and landmarks across North America, will also open 8,000 square feet of retail space at Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) including in a new terminal slated to open by the end of next year. The expansion is part of PIT’s terminal modernization program which has begun to bring benefits to the city. It will add new dining and shopping options.
Hudson’s retail offerings will include three locations for its travel convenience concept; one for global cosmetics brand MꞏAꞏC; and two shops dedicated to the city’s well-known sports teams, and the talent of local artisans at Duquesne & Co. Hudson currently operates nearly a dozen travel stores at PIT, including duty-free. Among them are Hudson Booksellers, Dunkin’, and local brand Sarris Candies.
The new stores will be operated as a joint venture with Daryl Milliner Media..
