<\/a>This image is a proposed design for the kiosk system that the airport would like to see the gift shop move towards. The request for proposal deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 22. (Courtesy Photo \/ Kristi Elliott)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
The position of the airport is that these changes are necessary to optimize revenue for the airport, reduce travelers’ stress, and offer a better shopping experience. The airport’s business operations manager and CBJ senior buyer Shelly Klawonn wrote the following in the RFP outlining what the airport is looking for from the new proposed concept.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
“The Airport seeks to re-develop the retail concept, and optimize concession revenues in support of its mission as a transportation hub for Juneau and Southeast Alaska. The Airport has modernized its facilities to meet the expectations of travelers and the public. However, retail space is not available for the traditional ‘storefront’ model, and alternative concepts that work well in passenger circulation areas should be proposed instead, such as retail carts & stands, kiosks, modular Retail Merchandising Units, etc. The Airport wishes to create a retail environment that promotes the businesses of Juneau and Southeast Alaska. The objective is to create a passenger-friendly airport, and partner with tenants to be effective and cost efficient within the space constraints.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
Elliott said that she needs more space to be profitable and without that space, she’s unsure as to whether she’ll be submitting a proposal to renew her contract. Before construction was underway at the airport, and the gift shop had a bigger storefront to operate within, Elliott said she was far more profitable because of the wider variety of products she could offer, which in turn appealed to more travelers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
“The airport’s point in reducing travelers’ stress is that a kiosk could carry all those products to reduce travelers’ stress along with the other long list of products. The better shopping experience,” Elliott said. “I have no idea how a kiosk can compete with a better shopping experience than what Hummingbird Hollow offers.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
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