USA. Paradies Lagardère has opened Dylan’s Candy Bar outlet at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4. The opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by the company founder Dylan Lauren.
The new store offers 7,000 varieties of confectionery and candy-related gifts to the 21 million travellers passing through Terminal 4 annually. Founded in 2001, there are Dylan’s Candy Bar stores in Manhattan, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago.
“Terminal 4 is constantly striving to enhance the traveller experience, and our retail offerings are an essential component,” said JFKIAT President and CEO, Gert-Jan de Graaff. “Dylan’s Candy Bar is a welcome addition to our mix of shops, and we are grateful for our partnership with Paradies Lagardère, which continuously brings outstanding retailers to the terminal.”
“We’re thrilled and appreciative to grow our partnership with Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, and introduce Dylan’s Candy Bar, an iconic New York brand, to Terminal 4,” said Paradies Lagardère President and CEO Gregg Paradies. “Passengers will smile at the opportunity to ‘find their sweets’ – a favourite classic candy or a new treat to enjoy – in a fun and inviting space, while enjoying a memorable retail experience.”
“Expanding the Dylan’s Candy Bar brand in major city’s airports is an important pillar in our growth strategy. I’m proud to be opening our second store in JFK and the largest of airport stores in my own backyard, NYC,” said owner of Dylan’s Candy Bar Dylan Lauren.
