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Marshall Retail Group reveals two new stores at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Specialty retailer Marshall Retail Group (MRG) has unveiled the latest additions to its retail programme at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Sense of Place brand DC Originals and WH Smith are now open in Concourse E.

DC Originals (pictured below) is a marketplace offering travellers a wide variety of products from local vendors and well-known brands. These include gifts and souvenirs such as tea towels, pillows, coasters, stickers, magnets and more from local brands including Naked Décor and The Neighborgoods.

Kids apparel and accessories from DC local Lil Fishy are also available.

WH Smith newsstand (pictured below) stocks books, magazines, gourmet snacks, refreshments, apparel, gifts, souvenirs, travel essentials and more.

MRG and InMotion CEO Toby Keir said: “We are grateful to our partners at MarketPlace Development and The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for the opportunity to bring DC Originals and WH Smith to the airport, which join our existing collection of unique, retail concepts at the airport.

“Our team’s creativity and versatility allow us to capture the spirit of the DC region in a store like DC Originals, and we look forward to our continued partnership with the team at DCA.”

Other recent F&B and retail openings from MRG at Ronald Reagan Airport include The Café, Capitol File News and InMotion. The retailer also operates America! and a second InMotion location at the travel hub.

More new outlets will follow, with MRG recently awarded the space to develop five additional concepts. ✈

 

 

by Mark Lane

Source: ©The Moodie Davitt Report

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A D.C.-based Bookstore And A Local Burger Joint Are Among The New Options Coming To DCA This Summer

Reagan National Airport (Flickr pool photo by Kevin Wolf)

Travelers can expect several new eateries and stores at Reagan National Airport later this year.

A travel supply store with “Just Walk Out” technology, a D.C.-based bookstore, a local burger restaurant, and Chinese food chain P.F. Chang’s are all planning to open at DCA at some point this year, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) spokesperson Rob Yingling confirmed to ARLnow.

While a number of those businesses were announced last fall, many are now targeting a summer 2023 debut.

The Goods will be a traditional travel supply store located in Terminal 2 near the D gates, but what will make it unique is use of Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology. Meaning, customers can exit the store without going through a checkout line because ceiling-mounted cameras and artificial intelligence track selections.

Locals might be familiar with this technology since it is also employed at the Crystal City Amazon Fresh.

Inside “The Goods” will be a “store-within-a-store,” D.C.-based Mahogany Books. The Black-owned independent bookstore has a popular location in Anacostia and the airport shop will be its first location outside of the District.

Mahogany Books will not employ the “Just Walk Out” tech but will have a more “traditional purchasing experience,” per Yingling.

Both The Goods and Mahogany Books inside are expected to start selling this summer.

Also moving into Terminal 2 and near the B gates will be Lucky Buns, a popular burger and chicken sandwich spot originally started in D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. It’s run by celebrity chef Alex McCoy. The fast-casual spot, which now has several D.C. locations — as well as Baltimore and London outposts which have since closed — is expected to open this summer.

U.S.-based Chinese restaurant chain P.F. Chang’s, meanwhile, is moving into the new $400 million 14-gate concourse that opened in 2021, near the E gates. Despite a recent alcohol permit application, it remains unclear when that restaurant might open to the public.

“We are getting close to the opening of P.F. Chang’s at DCA but don’t have a date to announce yet,” Yingling said.

Over the last two years, DCA has welcomed a number of other popular and local eateries to the airport. Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites, Peet’s Coffee, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, Timber Pizza Company, and Elevation Burger have all opened since 2021.

 

 

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Evolve By Hudson and Carry On Now Open At Philadelphia International Airporta Co. Now Open At Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA — Jan. 18, 2023 — Shopping options at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) continue to grow for travelers as PHL Food & Shops welcomes the latest additions, Evolve by Hudson and Carry On. These retail offerings are now available to passengers and add to PHL Food & Shops’ notable roster of more than 176 eateries, shops and services.

Blending the accessibility of travel convenience with a specialty retail experience, Evolve by Hudson is a one-stop shop tailored to the local market. With branded shops inside, Evolve at PHL has an assortment of travel essentials including snacks, beverages and HBC products in addition to luggage from Herschel Supply Co., writing instruments from Caran d’Ache and LAMY, apparel from Happy Socks, and furry friends from Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Evolve offers local and regional products for passengers in apparel, food, gifts, souvenirs and sports, including items like Philly Jerk vegan snacks and Aurora Grace confections. Self-checkout and a mobile point-of-sale system are also available for a quick checkout for busy travelers.

“It’s exciting to see the retail options continue to grow for passengers at PHL,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Both Evolve and Carry On provide guests with accessibility to products for any travel need or to serve as a gift for a loved one awaiting them at their destination.”

Carry On offers innovative products for passengers in categories like audio, luggage, travel accessories and wellness. Leading brands with items available for purchase include Beats, Bose, HoMedics, Hyperice, Samsonite, Thule and more.

“Evolve and Carry On were designed with the traveler in mind. Both stores provide a best-in-class assortment of products, and Evolve offers a variety of convenient and frictionless payment options so travelers never have to wait to check out,” said Brian Quinn, EVP and Deputy CEO of Hudson. “We thank Marketplace PHL and the entire airport management team for their partnership and look forward to delivering a customer-centric shopping experience through these new stores for years to come.”

The two new stores are operated under a joint venture agreement with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Partners. Airport Services Group LLC is partnering with Carry On, while Jack Duggan’s Inc. is partnering with Evolve.

For more information on Evolve, Carry On, and other shops and restaurants, please visit PHLfoodandshops.com.

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC
MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLfoodandshops.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos of the Evolve and Carry On storefronts are embedded into this release.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shaina Gilstein
For MarketPlace PHL
267-261-7494
shaina@nullhornercom.com

 

Qdoba & Sbarro Now Open At Philadelphia International Airport

North American Mexican restaurant chain and the original XL New York pizza join PHL Food & Shops

PHILADELPHIA — Nov. 21, 2022 — The dining choices at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) continue to grow for passengers. Qdoba in Terminal F and Sbarro in Terminal A-West are the newest food additions to PHL Food & Shops’ notable roster of more than 170 eateries, retail shops and services.

“We’ve been pleased with the recent expansion of food options at PHL for passengers,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Qdoba and Sbarro are a great quick-service addition that provide flavor-filled meals for guests on the go.”

Making the world a more flavorful place since 1995, Qdoba believes flavor inspires flavor, and it celebrates guests with this mission by offering them fresh ingredients to build masterpiece dishes. Its freshly made Mexican-inspired food is crafted with contemporary flavors in Qdoba kitchens each day. Travelers can enjoy a wide variety of mouthwatering menu options including quesadillas, burritos, tacos, bowls and more.

Qdoba is committed to offering guests a welcoming environment and takes pride in its mission of positively contributing to the environment. By using products like compostable bowls, brown paper bags, and recyclable cutlery, Qdoba is reducing humanity’s collective carbon footprint. Additionally, Qdoba honors communities by hosting fundraisers in over 700 local locations, donating food to frontline workers and raising donations for various partnerships like No Kid Hungry.

“Seven Hills is excited to bring Qdoba Mexican Eats and Sbarro to the passengers and employees of Philadelphia International Airport,” said Raghu Tadavarthy, President of Seven Hills, a restaurant management group. “Qdoba provides a variety of Mexican products for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Sbarro has great Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Both menus will be a great addition to the diverse offerings in the airport.”

Global quick-serve restaurant franchisor Sbarro is now available to passengers at PHL. The restaurant is best known for its Original XL New York-style pizzas-by-the-slice, made fresh daily using hand-stretched dough, San Marzano-style tomato sauce and hand-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella. Guests can choose between a variety of Sbarro’s classic Italian favorites, including pizza, pastas and stromboli.

Since it was first opened in 1956 as an Italian salumeria in Brooklyn by Naples, Italy-born founders Gennaro and Carmela “Mama” Sbarro, the Sbarro brand has served authentic New York-style pizza and Italian favorites to guests in over 600 restaurants in 23 countries worldwide. More than 60 years later, a commitment to authentic, fresh Italian fare and treating guests like family remains Sbarro’s foundation.

Qdoba and Sbarro are the newest additions to airport developer MarketPlace PHL’s award-winning portfolio. For more information and for store openings, please visit PHLfoodandshops.com.

 

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC
MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLfoodandshops.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE : A photo of the Qdoba and Sbarro storefronts are embedded in this release.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shaina Gilstein
For MarketPlace PHL
267-261-7494
shaina@nullhornercom.com

Shops And Restaurants Continue To Land At Philadelphia International Airport

The award-winning PHL Food & Shops program celebrates new additions

PHILADELPHIA — Sept. 28, 2022 — Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) honored the growing success of the PHL Food & Shops program with a preview event that highlighted the recent merchant additions.

Over the past few months, PHL opened eight new shops and restaurants, and three additional openings are scheduled before year’s end. Qdoba, Sbarro and Evolve are set to join the PHL Food & Shops program, which currently has 147 locations operating. More growth is expected in 2023, with roughly eight or nine additions planned.

“We’ve been thrilled with the success and expansion of our PHL Food & Shops program recently,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Our team has truly bounced back following the effects of the pandemic to keep our program’s standards high and our passengers as a priority.”

PHL Food & Shops has had immense success with the following eight openings, four of which are minority operated:

  • Bud and Marilyn’s: A local restaurant that celebrates American classics and focuses on simple, well-prepared comfort foods.
  • 1920 Merch: A one-of-a-kind merchandise concept that celebrates a woman’s right to vote.
  • Lily Palmer: PHL’s first brick-and-mortar flower shop, offering signature floral designs and unique gifts for travelers.
  • Chick-fil-A: The home of the original chicken sandwich for more than 70 years, along with other delicious items like fries, salads and sweets.
  • WinKitchen: Another one-of-a-kind concept that features southeast Asian street food, led by award-winning chef Chris Nguyen.
  • Onsite News: Provides snacks, beverages, reading materials, accessories and more for any travel needs.
  • Desigual: A creative, colorful and sustainable clothing option for women, men and kids.
  • Beauty on the Fly: A unique collection of skin care and hair care brands that tie in both botanical ingredients and holistic wellness.

A better understanding of consumer insights is vital to uphold PHL Food & Shops’ mission of addressing passenger needs. Through surveyed passengers, PHL learned that other amenities such as concierge service were important to those flying out of PHL. Because of this, the airport has recently partnered with SkySquad, its gate-to-curb concierge service, which helps families, business travelers and anyone who needs assistance getting to and from their gate. Another amenity recently announced, which will be available to travelers in 2023, is Roam Fitness. This will be a full-service gym located in Terminal F that offers not only gym equipment and machines but also name-brand workout gear, training sessions and showers.

“Our recent and upcoming openings are in step with what our passengers are looking for when they come to PHL,” said Megan O’Connell, PHL Director of Marketing and Branding. “We’ve instituted a robust consumer insights program and are using the feedback we’ve received from passengers as the focus of our leasing program, as well as a guide for what airport amenities our guests find most helpful.”

PHL is currently opening new locations at the same pace at which it was opening them in 2017-2019, which is a testament not only to the on-site team but also to the national and local interest that businesses have in operating at PHL. There will be eight to nine new openings in 2023 announced in the upcoming months, and six of these are minority-owned businesses. PHL has evolved its leasing plan to focus on the insights received from passengers and what they’d like to see. The program is committed to keeping passenger needs as a priority as the impressive roster of offerings for travelers continues to expand.

For more information on MarketPlace PHL’s award-winning portfolio and for future store openings, please visit PHLfoodandshops.com .

 

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC

MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLfoodandshops.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos of recent store additions 1920 Merch and Lily Palmer are embedded in this release.

MEDIA CONTACT
Shaina Gilstein
For MarketPlace PHL
267-261-7494
shaina@nullhornercom.com