USA. Duty Free Americas has unveiled a Lego store at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, adding to its existing airport locations at Dallas Fort Worth and Miami international airports.
The retailer has also acquired the Lego store at San Francisco International Airport (subject to closing in Q2 2026), further extending its partnership with The Lego Group.
The opening in JFK Terminal 8 was attended by DFA Vice President Joseph Falic; DFA Regional General Manager Elida Espinosa; The Lego Group Global Retail Training Manager Americas Anthony Tello; ASUR Airports Director of Leasing – JFK Ashley Hari; ASUR Airports Director, Marketing – JFK Rich Singer; and ASUR Airports Vice President – Development Joshua R Mandel.
Falic said, “We are delighted to officially open the doors to this new speciality store, offering travellers an interactive and engaging shopping experience at JFK Terminal 8.
“The Lego Group has chosen DFA once again to bring their iconic brand to a key US airport, and we are proud to continue our long-term partnership with both the airport and the Lego Group.
“Together, we share a commitment to delivering the best possible experience for our travelling customers. Lego is a globally recognised brand, beloved by millions of families, and we are confident that this store will become a must-visit destination for travellers.”
The Lego Group commented, “We are excited to welcome the Lego Store to JFK’s Terminal 8 and congratulate our partner, Duty Free Americas, on the official opening.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to offer the passengers of JFK’s largest terminal a fun and memorable experience in the Lego store.
“Our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow and this fantastic LEGO store offers an immersive brand experience that allows JFK travellers to engage with their passions through our brand.”
The new store features a range of Lego sets, including airport-exclusive products, alongside in-store demonstration tables for hands-on play.
The offer is aimed at both gift buyers and travelling families. DFA is marking the store launch with a gift-with-purchase promotion for travellers.
“The Lego Store is a great addition to JFK T8 and reflects the innovation guiding the terminal’s ongoing commercial transformation,” said ASUR Airports Vice President – JFK Ian Carter.
“As we continue to elevate the retail and dining experience across T8, this opening showcases the type of dynamic, high-quality offerings that bring more energy, creativity and choice to our passengers.
“We are proud to partner with Duty Free Americas and the Lego Group on a store that not only enhances the terminal today but also supports the broader vision for a more engaging, future-focused T8 experience.”
The Lego store is part of a US$125 million commercial redevelopment of the terminal in partnership with commercial operator ASUR Airports and American Airlines.
Over 60 new concessions will be featured in Terminal 8 when the commercial programme is completed in 2026.
The commercial redevelopment follows a US$400 million expansion and modernisation of the terminal, completed in 2022 and led by American Airlines, as part of the Port Authority’s US$19 billion transformation of JFK. ✈
