JFK T8 Innovation Partners has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for local retail businesses that aspire to test their concept in the airport marketplace. The RFP as part of the company’s $125 million commercial program underway in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the operating entity of JFK T8 Innovation Partners, is seeking RFPs for the opportunity to operate one of two 175-square-foot retail spaces at Terminal 8 through its Local Small Business Retail Accelerator program. These opportunities are reserved for founders or businesses from Southeast Queens, Greater Queens, the NYC Metro Area, or the NY Regional area.
The new RFP was issued in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and American Airlines. The Accelerator program lowers the barrier to entry for small, local retail businesses by offering flexible deal terms and small format, plug-and-play spaces that enable reduced upfront and design costs and smaller security deposits.
The program enables these businesses to participate in a competitive process to test their concepts in the airport and offers support through education and networking.
“Through our concessions outreach sessions, we have been helping small, local businesses and entrepreneurs prepare for the chance to operate in T8 and are thrilled to announce this first opportunity,” said Ashley Hari, URW director of leasing. “The Queens community has always been at the forefront of our T8 vision. To be able to move forward and start getting these businesses in place and help them succeed is very exciting.”
T8 Partners is seeking partners who have products in one of the following categories: kids/baby, beauty, health & personal care, home, household essentials, pets, toys, accessories, clothing or entertainment, services, pre-packaged foods, confection, gifts.
Per health regulations, the units will not be suited for food preparation or fresh food or beverage sales.
The RFP deadline is February 16, 2024.
