USA. Leading travel retailer Avolta has secured an eight-year extension to its travel retail agreement at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4. The deal spans duty free (through Avolta company Dufry), speciality retail and travel essentials (via Hudson) spaces over 1,400sq m.
An Avolta statement said the company’s duty-free assortment across two departures stores is tailored to the airport’s key international routes, “including tequila selections for Mexico-bound passengers, premium bourbons for travellers to Canada and prestige skincare for passengers flying to major East Asian destinations”.
It added, “Across Terminal 4, Avolta brings a stronger sense of place through concepts that reflect Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding Valley communities.”
Hudson and its small business partners currently operate 12 travel convenience and speciality retail concepts in T4, with brands including Hudson, Connections, Phoenix Public Market, Bunky Boutique, Sunglass Hut, Earth Spirit and Indigenous.
Under the extended agreement, Hudson will redevelop three existing stores from 2029, introducing refreshed concepts to strengthen the terminal’s retail offer.
Avolta President and CEO, North America Steve Johnson said, “We are proud to extend our partnership with the City of Phoenix.
“Our continued investment in Sky Harbor reflects our confidence in Phoenix’s future as both a destination and a hub and demonstrates our commitment to enriching its vibrant airport environment.”
Of the duty-free extension, he added, “Our duty-free stores reflect a commitment to reimagining what travel retail can be: blending best-in-class brands with innovative digital touchpoints that elevate the journey. We’re leading the industry forward with an experience that is both premium and personal.”
“As international travel continues to grow at ‘America’s Friendliest Airport’, it is essential we offer our travellers a retail experience that reflects both quality and a global experience,” said Assistant Aviation Director and Chief Revenue Officer Roxann Favors.
“Avolta’s commitment to innovation, premium brand offerings, and traveller-focused service aligns with our mission to enhance the guest experience.”
Commenting on the Hudson extension, Aviation Director Chad Makovsky said, “Having a mix of local favourites and nationally recognised brands is important to us. We’re pleased to see Hudson continue to transform the retail experience in our airport to reflect the needs of our travelers and community.”
Avolta-owned Dufry operates its Phoenix Sky Harbor duty-free stores with two small business partners: Cambios Y Servicios (Melissa Trujillo and Ricardo De Leon) and The Levitt Group (Dr. Jeremy Levitt).
Hudson operates alongside LAM Holdings (Lachele Mangum); Cambios Y Servicios and The Levitt Group. ✈
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