URW Small Business Retail Opportunities: JFK Airport – Retail Suppliers
As part of the ongoing redevelopment of JFK Terminal 8, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports is committed to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and local economic growth. Collaborating with Hudson and HMSHost, we aim to connect local small businesses—particularly women-owned, minority-owned, and ACDBE with new opportunities to showcase their offerings to Hudson and HMSHost.
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When: Thursday, April 17, 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 Hudson and HMSHost for sale in the terminal.
What to expect: Learn about retail product merchandising opportunities with Hudson and HMSHost. Discover what types of products they’re seeking and key qualities they look for in a partner.Then it’s your turn – be prepared to pitch your company and products directly to representatives from Hudson and HMSHost.
What to bring:
- 3-7 best seller product samples
- 1-sheeter about your company
Hudson and HMSHost are seeking local products in the following categories:
- Regional gift/food, snacks/nuts, candy/chocolate/toffee, honey, flavor enhancers (I.e. hot sauces, spices) NO BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
- Gift/Souvenir hard goods such as mugs, keychains, stickers, patches, magnets, tumblers, etc.
- Home goods such as tea towels/kitchen accessories, candles/fragrances, totes, pouches, etc.
- Apparel from a locally produced brand includes tees, hoodies, crews, hats/beanies.
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Hudson
Hudson is part of Avolta, the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player. Hudson operates over 1,000 retail stores in nearly 90 airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations across North America, including national, local, and our own proprietary concepts.
HMSHost
HMSHost is part of Avolta, the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player. HMSHost operates over 1,000 dining venues in nearly 80 airports across North America, including local, regional, and national brands, partnerships with award-winning chefs, and our own proprietary concepts.
NOTICE: PHOTO & VIDEO CONSENT
By attending this event, you grant URW Airports, LLC and its affiliates the right to capture and use your image, name, and likeness in photos and videos for promotional purposes,
including advertising, social media, and other marketing materials.
Images and videos may appear online, in publications, or other media. You waive any rights to review or approve the materials. No compensation will be provided for the use of your image.
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