As part of the JFK New Terminal One development, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports is looking to connect local, women and minority-owned ACDBE businesses with Duty Free Americas (duty free operator) and WHSmith North America (travel essentials operator) for product opportunities.
When: Wednesday, July 23, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Who should attend: Local businesses and entrepreneurs interested in providing wholesale product to Duty Free Americas and WHSmith North America for sale in the terminal.
What to expect: Learn about retail product merchandising opportunities with the duty free and travel essentials operators. Hear about what types of products are a fit and what they are looking for in a partner. Then it's your turn - be prepared to pitch your company and products directly to representatives from Duty Free Americas and WHSmith North America.
What to bring:
2-3 product samples
1-sheeter about your company
Operators are looking for the following type of products, but all are welcome:
Accessories (handbags/totes)
Apothecary
Apparel
Candy
Grab-n-Go
Home Goods (towels, pillows, etc.)
Jewelry
Liquor
Packaged Snacks
Souvenirs
Stationery
Toys
Duty Free Americas and WHSmith North America will anchor New Terminal One's retail with flagship concepts. WHSmith North America brings a curated mix of global, national and New York brands while Duty Free Americas 20,000 DF Skyline Duty Free will feature top international labels and local products in an immersive shopping experience.
