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MarketPlace PHL Announces 2022 Leasing Outreach Webinar

Learn about new and exciting opportunities to expand at Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA — April 25, 2022 — In conjunction with the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation, MarketPlace PHL, LLC, will host its 2022 Virtual Leasing Outreach on Thursday, May 5, starting at 11 a.m. In 2019, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) welcomed more than 33 million passengers and currently serves more than 23 airlines and more than 350 daily departures to over 120 nonstop destinations.

The PHL Food & Shops Program is home to a robust roster of high-quality retailers including luxury name brands and high-end dining, with over 170 restaurant, food and retail locations throughout the airport. The leasing forum provides local businesses, national and international restauranteurs, and retailers, including automated (vending) retailers, and quick service food operators, the opportunity to learn about the advantages of expanding their brands within the airport and the benefits of joining the PHL Food & Shops Program’s award-winning concessions program. The leasing forum also serves as a networking event to foster professional relationships with neighboring enterprises.

“We’re excited to be hosting our first PHL Leasing Outreach program in over four years,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “This is a great opportunity to join an exceptional lineup of merchants representing global and local brands that have found their home here at Philadelphia International Airport.”

Business owners seeking to join the award-winning PHL Food & Shops Program will learn about leasing concession opportunities currently available at PHL. Attendees will also learn about the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) certification and will hear from PHL CEO Chellie Cameron, MarketPlace PHL Vice President and General Manager Mel Hannah, and other members from the City of Philadelphia and MarketPlace PHL teams.

Qualified food, beverage and retail operators interested in attending this digital event can register here.

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.

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

 

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Philadelphia International Airport and PHL Food & Shops Celebrate National Cheesesteak Week

Private panel with Philadelphia Eagle Brian Dawkins, special menu items and more during weeklong event

PHILADELPHIA — March 21, 2022 — Every day is Cheesesteak Day in Philadelphia, but March 24 is National Cheesesteak Day, and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is celebrating all week long, from March 21 to March 25, with special events and freebies. Travelers can enjoy cheesesteaks and cheesesteak-inspired items from 13 renowned local eateries throughout the airport.

The spotlight event of Cheesesteak Week will be a private tasting with former Philadelphia Eagle and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins on Tuesday, March 22, at Chickie’s & Pete’s, located in the D/E Connector. This private panel event will be recorded and available for travelers to watch on PHL Food & Shops’ social media and website at PHLfoodandshops.com. Travelers can still experience all this celebration has to offer in other activities taking place all week long.

“One thing Philadelphia knows is cheesesteaks, and we’re excited to share our city’s specialty with travelers,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “This weeklong event will allow guests to have an authentic Philly experience.”

Get a taste of what celebrating Philly’s favorite sandwich will look like at Philadelphia International Airport during Cheesesteak Week at these events.

Spotlight Event — Private Cheesesteak Tasting Panel
March 22, noon-1 p.m., Chickie’s & Pete’s, D/E Connector

Four panelists, including Philadelphia Eagles’ fan favorite and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins, will sample items from Chickie’s & Pete’s robust cheesesteak menu and their perfect Pepsi pairings while discussing all things Philly: cheesesteaks, football and more. Guests can view highlights of this event on PHL Food & Shops’ social media and website at PHLfoodandshops.com .

Cheesesteak Tour
March 21-25

Interactive tour maps displayed throughout the airport will feature all 13 PHL Food & Shops restaurants that offer cheesesteaks or cheesesteak-related items. Guests can scan the QR code, displayed on various Cheesesteak Week promo items, at any of the participating locations to access the map that highlights each location, the cheesesteak menu items and their perfect Pepsi pairings.

Delivery of Free Pretzel Factory Mini Cheesesteaks
March 21-25

Any time a guest places a delivery order with the Grab app or via orderatphl.com during delivery hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and uses the keyword “Cheesesteak” in the order notes, they’ll receive a free order of cheesesteak pretzel rivets from Philly Pretzel Factory. Travelers can also look out for PHL Food & Shops’ delivery robot, Jawnbot, which may deliver some of these orders.

Snapchat Filter
March 21-25

During Cheesesteak Week, anyone in the airport or within its proximity can use the Cheesesteak Day/Week Snapchat filter. Guests are encouraged to tag PHL Food & Shops and PHL Airport in their posts and use #SayCheesesteak for a chance to be featured on social media.

For more information on all events and offers taking place during Cheesesteak Week, 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 displaying the Cheesesteak Week events is embedded in this release.

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

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Dicosola Named President of MarketPlace Development; McGinn To Retire

Mar 2, 2022 | Source: Airport Revenue News | By Carol Ward [Read Original Article]

Boston-based MarketPlace Development has appointed Michael DiCosola to be the company’s new president when the company’s current leader and co-founder Paul McGinn retires on March 31.

DiCosola has more than 30 years of experience in retail real estate and has been with MarketPlace Development since 2001. As president, DiCosola will direct the development, management and leasing for all MarketPlace Development projects, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

“There is no one who knows the MarketPlace Development company and this industry better than Michael,” said McGinn. “His knowledge, experience and reputation in our industry is unparalleled.”

Having served as the company’s president since 2003, McGinn will continue to support MarketPlace Development in an advisory capacity.

“As a member of the original team that founded MarketPlace Development, Paul has been instrumental in the growth and success of the company and I am thankful for his long-standing leadership and commitment to MarketPlace,” said Stephen Karp, chairman of New England Development. “Appreciating the history of our company, along with a strong vision of where we’re headed, and Michael’s extensive experience and background has provided him with the strategy, creativity and leadership skills to take on this new role.”

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Kiehl’s opens second location with 3Sixty Duty Free at Philadelphia International Airport

by Dermot, Source: ©The Moodie Davitt Report | 20 January 2022

USA. L’Oréal-owned skincare brand Kiehl’s has opened its second store at Philadelphia International Airport, in partnership with 3Sixty Duty Free. The latest outlet is located in the D/E connector; the original shop is in Terminal F. Kiehl’s joins the 120-plus retail and dining units that are currently trading as part of the PHL Food & Shops programme.

Among the store features are wall designs dedicated to Philadelphia’s heritage and a consultation table with popular Kiehl’s formulas

We are thrilled to have another Kiehl’s location opening here at Philadelphia International Airport,” said MarketPlace PHL Vice President and General Manager Mel Hannah. “Their high-quality products and company promise of sustainability and philanthropy fit right in with our core values and mission here at the PHL Food & Shops programme.”

3Sixty Duty Free Chief Operations Officer Alex Anson added: “We are proud of our long-standing relationship with PHL and encouraged by the recent surge in domestic travel. Elevating the travel retail experience for customers, while expanding our retail footprint in the Americas, sits at the core of our overall strategy.”

Kiehl’s Business Unit Manager Tran-Minh Dan said: “As part of Kiehl’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, we’re proud to dedicate a location in-store to showcase Kiehl’s ‘Future Made Better’, our journey toward reducing our environmental impact and improving the communities we serve. There, customers will be able to discover what Kiehl’s is doing to generate less waste and reduce carbon emissions through the formula ingredients and the packaging materials.

“The store features iconic walls dedicated to Philadelphia’s heritage — a fun photo opportunity for customers to interact and take pictures. To ease customers’ navigation and improve travel wellness, a central, engaging consultation table features Kiehl’s most beloved formulas.”

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MarketPlace PHL Hires Emily Nichols As New Assistant General Manager

PHILADELPHIA — Feb. 16, 2022 —MarketPlace PHL, the management company for PHL Food & Shops, the award-winning concessions program at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is pleased to announce the hiring of Emily Nichols as the Assistant General Manager for MarketPlace PHL.

Nichols will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of more than 170 stores, restaurants and services at the Philadelphia International Airport while working alongside the Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL.

Nichols brings two decades of event operations and facility management expertise to the role of Assistant General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. Nichols holds a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in English literature from Northern Arizona University.

“We’re very excited to welcome Emily to the MarketPlace PHL team,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Emily’s background and extensive operations experience make her an excellent addition to our team and will strengthen the PHL Food and Shops program.”

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 Emily Nichols is embedded in this release.

MEDIA CONTACT: Shaina Gilstein
For MarketPlace PHL
267-261-7494