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DAA Retail Arm ARI Expands to US with JFK Airport Contract
Irish company ARI wins deal to manage duty-free shops in New York's busiest airport terminal.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:46am
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A premium duty-free shopping experience awaits travelers at JFK Airport's newly revamped Terminal 4 retail spaces.NYC TodayARI, the retail division of Ireland's state-owned airport operator DAA, has secured a contract to manage duty-free shops in Terminal 4 of New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, the airport's busiest terminal with 28 million passengers per year. This marks ARI's first venture into the lucrative US market.
Why it matters
The deal represents a significant milestone for ARI as it seeks to expand its global footprint beyond Ireland and the UK. Winning a contract at one of the world's busiest airports gives ARI a strategic foothold in the massive US travel retail market, which is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years as international travel continues to rebound.
The details
Under the new agreement, ARI will partner with other firms to operate the duty-free shops in JFK's Terminal 4, which handles the most passengers of any terminal at the airport. This contract marks ARI's first major foray into the US market, where it will look to leverage its expertise in airport retail to drive sales and enhance the passenger experience.
- ARI won the JFK Terminal 4 contract in April 2026.
The players
ARI
The retail business division of Ireland's state-owned airport operator DAA, which manages duty-free and other retail operations at airports.
DAA
The state-owned company that operates Ireland's main airports, including Dublin Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
One of the busiest airports in the world, located in New York City and handling over 60 million passengers annually.
What’s next
ARI will work with its partners to begin operating the duty-free shops in JFK Terminal 4 in the coming months, with the goal of enhancing the retail experience for the airport's millions of annual passengers.
The takeaway
ARI's successful bid for the JFK Terminal 4 contract demonstrates its ability to compete for lucrative airport retail deals on the global stage, positioning the Irish company for further international expansion in the fast-growing travel retail sector.
