Ahead of a busy weekend for travel, we want to wish everyone a happy holiday season — and a very happy journey, wherever your travels take you. 💜
About us
Hudson is a travel experience company turning the world of travel into a world of opportunity by being the Traveler’s Best Friend in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist locations across North America. Our team members care for travelers as friends at our travel convenience, specialty retail, duty free, and food and beverage destinations. At the intersection of travel and retail, we partner with landlords and vendors, and take innovative, commercial approaches to deliver exceptional value. Hudson is part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), a leading global travel experience player. With the traveler at its strategic core, Avolta maximizes every moment of the traveler’s journey through its combination of travel retail and travel food & beverage, passion for innovation and excellent execution. Avolta’s well-diversified business across geographical, channel and brand portfolio pillars operates in 75 countries and 1,200 locations, with 5,500 points of sale across three segments – duty-free, food & beverage and convenience – and various channels, including airports, motorways, cruises ferries, railway, border shops and downtown. An inherent element of Avolta’s business strategy is found in ESG, aiming for sustainable and profitable growth of the company while fostering high standards of environmental stewardship and social equity – making meaningful impact in the local communities. The company’s access to 2.3 billion passengers each year reinforces the power of it’s more than 60,000 people, committed to surprising guests and delivering solid execution, supporting the company in creating value for all stakeholders. To learn more about Avolta, please visit avoltaworld.com. To learn more about how Hudson can make your location a travel destination, please visit us at hudsongroup.com.
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https://www.hudsongroup.com/
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Retail specialty stores in airports & transportation centers
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1 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073, US
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Here at Avolta, we recognize December as Volunteering month, which makes now an opportune time to recognize the many volunteers who give back and support communities across the globe. HMSHost, Hudson, and Dufry team members from coast to coast are building connections in the communities they serve. We’re excited to celebrate them and their selfless contributions throughout the year! Journey For Good Foundation
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We are proud to partner with Dior and Greater Toronto Airports Authority to debut the first stand-alone Dior store in a Canadian airport at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Ekaterina Herzig, Executive Vice President, Duty Free North America & Canada Retail Operations, Avolta, said “This luxurious new boutique at Toronto Pearson offers travellers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the full Dior experience along their journey through its signature fragrances, cosmetics, and makeup. It is a privilege to partner with Dior and Toronto Pearson to expand our presence with such a legendary brand and deliver on our promise to make travellers happier.”
On December 3, we proudly celebrated the grand opening of Dior’s new boutique in Terminal 1 at Pearson—marking a milestone in luxury beauty for Toronto travelers. This achievement also reflects the strength of our 30-year partnership with Dufry, highlighting our shared commitment to redefining the travel retail experience. The Dior boutique is the first stand-alone Dior store in a Canadian airport, offering domestic travelers the chance to explore Dior’s full beauty, skincare, and fragrance collections in an elegant and exclusive setting. The grand opening celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, complimentary makeup consultations, and exclusive giveaways, creating an unforgettable shopping experience. We’re thrilled to continue leading the way in blending travel and luxury retail. Have you visited the new Dior boutique yet? #TorontoPearson #Dior #LuxuryTravel #AirportExperience /// Le 3 décembre, nous avons fièrement célébré l’ouverture officielle de la nouvelle boutique Dior dans l’aérogare 1 à Toronto Pearson. C’est un jalon important que nous franchissons pour les voyageurs amateurs de produits de luxe et de beauté. Cette réalisation reflète également la force de notre partenariat de 30 ans avec Dufry, laquelle découle de notre engagement commun à redéfinir l’expérience de magasinage en voyage. Le magasin Dior est la première boutique Dior autonome dans un aéroport canadien. Au niveau des vols intérieurs, il donne aux voyageurs la chance d’explorer les offres de Dior dans les catégories des cosmétiques, des soins de la peau et des fragrances dans un cadre élégant exclusif. Les célébrations d’ouverture étaient multiples : cérémonie d’inauguration, consultations en maquillage gratuites et cadeaux exclusifs. Les personnes sur place ont vécu une expérience de magasinage inoubliable. Nous nous réjouissons d’être les chefs de file de l’intégration des voyages et du commerce de luxe. Avez-vous déjà visité la nouvelle boutique Dior? #TorontoPearson #Dior #VoyageLuxe #ExpérienceAéroportuaire Christian Dior Couture Dufry Group Avolta
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✔️ Travel essentials ✔️ Snacks and beverages ✔️ Books and magazines ✔️ Tech needs ✔️ Local souvenirs and gifts We're making travelers happier at ONT by offering everything they need, all in one place. 😍
Forget something? Don’t worry—our Hudson stores at ONT have you covered! ✈️ From travel essentials to last-minute snacks, they’ve got everything you need for a smooth trip. #SoCalSoEasy 📍T2 - Evolve by Hudson 📍T2 - Hudson News 📍T4 - Ink by Hudson News 📍T4 - Evolve by Hudson
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On this Giving Tuesday, we are grateful for the travelers who have donated to Journey For Good Foundation. Through their generosity, we are able to make a positive impact through our dining venues across North America and create connections with the communities we serve.
Today, we are proud to announce a record-breaking grant cycle, awarding nearly USD 1 million to 39 organizations across North America dedicated to fighting poverty. This milestone brings the Foundation's total giving in 2024 to nearly USD 1.5 million benefitting over 40 communities across the U.S. and Canada. “We are tremendously proud to increase our impact so significantly since Journey For Good Foundation’s formation just seven months ago, allowing us to support a wider range of initiatives addressing the root causes of poverty,” said Journey For Good Foundation President Paul Mamalian. “This milestone demonstrates the incredible commitment of Avolta team members and partners across North America, who work tirelessly to uplift their communities through sustainable practices, volunteerism, and charitable giving. It is exciting to witness how the collaborative efforts of HMSHost, Hudson, and Dufry Group have truly amplified our reach and effectiveness." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eD53ek5q
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📢 Announcing... Hudson's Best Books of the Year! After much debate, discussion, and enthusiastic reading, we’re thrilled to unveil our picks for the Best Books of 2024! This year, we’re evolving from a traditional top 10 in fiction and nonfiction to highlight standout books across carefully chosen categories. 🌟 Overall Best Book of the Year 🌟 "Playground" by Richard Powers 💡 "Reading Playground is a bit like solving a puzzle. The novel is an intellectual feat, both celebrating and questioning 'progress,' science, and humanity. Yet it is also deeply compassionate and empathetic, again (as in The Overstory) inviting the reader to embrace shifts in perspective, a glorious reminder of the breadth and depth of life on our planet.” - Sara H., VP Books & Media Other categories include: 🌟 Best Nonfiction: "In My Time of Dying" by Sebastian Junger 🌟 Best Debut: "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley 🌟 Best Thriller: "All the Colors of the Dark" by Christ Whitaker 🌟 Best Romance: "Funny Story" by Emily Henry 🌟 Best Translated Work: "You Dreamed of Empires" by Álvaro Enrigue 🌟 Best Travel Narrative: "A Walk in the Park" by Kevin Fedarko …and more! Check out the full list in our stores starting today, Dec. 3, or at https://lnkd.in/eQQX8pW4. Have you read "Playground" or one of our winners yet? Share your thoughts below!
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Hudson is thrilled to share that under a new 18-year contract we will join JFK Millennium Partners and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey in redefining the travel experience at John F. Kennedy International Airport's Terminal 6. Across more than 28,000 square feet in the new, state-of-the-art terminal, we will develop an expansive duty-free store featuring a Prohibition-style speakeasy, a hybrid concept and the first of its kind in any U.S. airport. Under our duty-paid contract, we'll open numerous travel convenience and specialty retail shops that will provide travelers with a mix of sought-after essentials and exciting products from local brands that embody the spirit of New York, further bringing a sense of place to the terminal that will resonate with international travelers. Read more from Avolta below.
Today we announce an 18-year contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport — following the announcement of several other significant contract wins throughout North America this year, Avolta reaffirms its market leadership in US travel retail and travel food and beverage. Together with JFK Millennium Partners, Avolta will set a new standard for travel retail through the development of more than 2,600 m2 of reimagined space in JFK’s new, state-of-the-art terminal set to open in early 2026. The new contract to operate numerous concepts including duty-free, travel convenience, specialty and hybrid, will bring a strong sense of place to T6 through an immersive, New York City-inspired travel retail program alongside globally recognized brands. Our CEO Xavier Rossinyol commented: “Avolta will redefine the travel experience at one of the busiest airports in the USA — raising the bar for travel retail worldwide….Aligned with our Destination 2027 strategy, we have put the traveler at the center.... We are proud of our partnership with JFK Millennium Partners, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and the exceptional local business owners who embraced our vision and will bring it to life. Stay tuned for expected further news from the Big Apple.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eW3fjy_E Steven Johnson Jordi Martin-Consuegra Brian Quinn Shayna Iglesias Ashley Davidson
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November is Native American Heritage Month – a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. This month-long observance honors the resilience, traditions, and wisdom passed down through generations. From art and literature to activism and social justice, Native American heritage continues to shape our collective history and enrich our present. In the spirit of learning and celebration, we invite you to explore our curated selection of books by Native American authors. 📚 These works offer powerful insights, unique perspectives, and stories that span genres and generations. Dive into these titles, which can be found in select stores throughout November as well as online, and discover more about the vibrant cultures and histories that continue to inspire and educate. https://lnkd.in/es6mq5kA
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This fall, Hudson and HMSHost partnered with The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's JFK Institute of Concessions to mentor Cohort II. We had the privilege of guiding six exceptional individuals: ⭐ Walid Mrabet (Harissa Hot Honey) ⭐ Luz Jimenez (eStock Merch by eStock Photo) ⭐ Hannah Hunt (HannahBandanaH) ⭐ Rathan Yogi (Sano Nuts & Dry Fruit LLC) ⭐ Hollis Barclay (Bleu Fin Bar & Grill) ⭐ Allison Dunn (Hibiscus Brew) Our mentorship aims to inspire, educate, and empower, so our tailored, two-day program exposed these entrepreneurs to the intricacies of airport concessions and the secrets of customer centricity. We are proud to contribute to the Queens small business community! #MentorshipMatters #QueensSmallBusinessCommunity #JFKInstituteofConcessions #Leadership #AirportConcessions #SmallBusiness #Mentorship DIANNA ROSE
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