John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 8 now houses six new small, local-, women- and minority-owned businesses. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports celebrated the opening of the newly minted T8 stores chosen as part of the URW Small Business Accelerator Program, which offers entrepreneurs flexible deal terms and small-format spaces to lower the barrier of entry into the airport market.
The new concepts include handmade perfume, jewelry and home decor brand Alchemy; plant-based skincare and haircare brand Beautiful Amore Skincare; health-focused and vegan/vegetarian-forward eatery Bevo’s Kitchen; hand-drawn illustrations and accessory store natchie; local honey brand and accessory shop HoneyGramz; and holistic naturopathic retailer Mother Earth Juice Bar.
“As the Port Authority develops world-class airports around the region, we are working with our private partners to ensure that local businesses are able to share in these historic investments,” said Port Authority chairman Kevin O’Toole. “Helping local businesses access concessions opportunities at Terminal 8 is an asset for our passengers, who will enjoy products unique to New York that are made and sold by local artisans and vendors.”