East Rutherford, NJ; December 6, 2004 - With the lights and the excitement of the Holidays now twinkling around us, the Hudson Group celebrates the joyful traditions of "Christmas in New York" with Hudson's latest retail concept at Terminal 4 at JFK. Located in the center of the terminal's retail court, this pre-security store allows family and friends to shop along with the passenger before they board their flight.
"Hudson's new Christmas concept takes what makes the holidays regionally unique and presents customers the ability to purchase holiday memories throughout the year", says Joseph DiDomizio, Chief Operating Officer, Hudson Group. "We want to thank Schipol at Terminal 4 for the opportunity to bring this exceptional store to JFK."
Hudson's new Christmas concept has searched out favorite and distinctive holiday items to present to busy travelers. Popular and collectible brand name items from Christopher Radko, Dept. 56, Kurt S. Adler and Possible Dreams are attractively displayed. Limited edition glass ornaments, lighted buildings and accessories and holiday figurines are featured for Christmas as well as for Chanukah and Kwanzaa. This concept brings not only the Holiday season to the airport year round but also provides mementos of local traditions and icons that make the holiday unique for the region.
Christmas in New York at Terminal 4, JFK offers the holiday traditions that bring millions of tourists to New York City at this time of year. From the busy New York City sidewalks to the Radio City Rockettes the items offered in this store bring a distinctive flavor to a memorable season. Dept. 56's large, lighted buildings of Yankee Stadium and Radio City are guaranteed to be a hit for the collectors. Kurt S. Adler's Chanukah collection of holiday items are the perfect gifts for family and friends. Landmark Creation's skyline ornaments of the Flatiron Building, Chrysler Building and the Brooklyn Bridge will fit perfectly into a favorite person's stocking.
A special Christmas in New York "department" has also opened in Hudson's popular Discover New York stores at LaGuardia Airport.
In addition to the new Christmas in New York retail concept, Hudson's Christmas concept is being featured in special seasonal departments with Christmas in Chicago at Chicago Midway Airport and Christmas in Dallas at Dallas Love Field. The ability of this concept to be highly adaptable to the region it appears in is its strength. Local artisans, icons and customs are incorporated into the merchandising mix. Look for Christmas in Vancouver to open early 2005 at the Vancouver International Airport.