New retail location for travelers pays homage to nation’s oldest African American newspaper
PHILADELPHIA (January 17, 2020) – Revered for being the oldest continuously published African-American newspaper in the United States, The Philadelphia Tribune’s legacy is now on display in the halls of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). As the country prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Philadelphia Tribune Media Group with Stellar Partners, Inc. (Stellar) and its two ACDBE partners, Olympic Supply, Inc. t/a Onsite Retailers, HLM Concessions, LLC, and MarketPlace PHL are celebrating African American heritage with the recently opened Philadelphia Tribune Store in Philadelphia International Airport.
“We are deeply honored to partner with this historic publication and share its legacy with travelers,” said Yasmin Sheriff, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Alliances for Stellar. “The airport is the ideal location to experience and celebrate the historic brand that embodies Philadelphia. We feel very fortunate to work with the Tribune team, and to become another milestone in the Tribune’s long and distinguished history.”
“This is an exciting time for the Philadelphia Tribune and a new way to engage our audience,” said Robert W. Bogle, President & CEO of the Philadelphia Tribune. “We look forward to this partnership.”
“Philadelphia is a city rich in African-American history, and The Philadelphia Tribune has been a major advocate of prosperity and growth within African-American communities here in the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection since 1884. Its team of skilled writers and editors combined with expert leadership from long-time President, Robert Bogle, have helped to advance African-American achievements and experiences by providing information daily to citizens of Philly,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Words cannot express how thrilled we are to welcome The Philadelphia Tribune to the PHL Food and Shops program. It is imperative that we continue the legacy of this historic publication by bringing such a revered brand to all who work and fly through PHL”.
In collaboration with The Philadelphia Tribune, Stellar developed a striking travel convenience retail experience unique to PHL. A curated “best of Philly” assortment of products ensures travelers are getting an authentic sense of place and complete Philly experience in the airport.
The Philadelphia Tribune store pays homage to its namesake publication, giving travelers a true sense of place through photos and imagery showcasing the rich history of the newspaper and its relevance to Philadelphia and the nation.
The Philadelphia Tribune located at the top of Terminal A-East, just past security is the newest addition to the airport brought to PHL by Stellar for retail developer MarketPlace PHL’s award winning PHL Food and Shops program.
About Stellar Partners, Inc. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Stellar Partners, Inc. is a leading airport retailer that develops, operates, and markets a portfolio of award-winning news/convenience and specialty stores that range from exclusive brands and regional favorites to well-known luxury brands. Founded in 1965, the company currently operates more than 100 stores that enrich the traveler’s shopping experience in 20 major U.S. airports. Stellar was named Best Airport Retailer for 2016 by Airport Revenue News and received the 2018 Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Inclusive Leader Catalyst Award as well as the 2019 Airport Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Inclusive Champion for Associates Award. For more detailed information on the company and our brands, visit StellarAirportStores.com.
About The Philadelphia Media Group
The Philadelphia Tribune is the nation’s oldest and continuously published newspaper reflecting the African American experience. Founded in 1884 by Christopher J. Perry, the Tribune began modestly, as a one-page, one-man operation titled the Weekly Tribune. From the beginning, Mr. Perry dedicated coverage to the problems that affected the lives of African Americans. Today, the Tribune publishes 5 days a week, as well as Tribune and Sojourner Magazines, special supplements and phillytrib.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 PhilaMarketplace.com.
Media contacts:
Stellar:
Regina Ryals
rryals@spi-team.com
813.304.4481
MarketPlace Development:
Megan O’Connell
moconnell@philamarketplace.com
215.937.1200
Philadelphia International Airport:
Heather Redfern
Public Affairs Manager
City of Philadelphia – Division of Aviation
Phila. International and Northeast Airports
Office: 215-863-4089
