US. Hudson Group, along with joint-venture partner Concourse Ventures, has announced the opening of the first of its retail concessions at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee.
“We are anticipating a great customer response to Hudson’s part of Memphis International Airport’s US$25 million total concessions makeover,” said Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Vice President of Finance & Administration Scott Brockman. “Our focus in this renovation is to create an unmistakably world-class experience for air travelers and we believe The Hudson Group will help us deliver.”
Hudson News opened its first store at Gate C14 last week. The store offers hundreds of magazines, local, regional and national newspapers, popular snack items and regional gift items such as the barbeque sauces and dry rib rubs from local restaurant favorite, Corky’s.
Over the next several months Hudson Group said it will be introducing some exciting concepts throughout Memphis International Airport. These new stores will incorporate retail items from some of Memphis’ most famous icons and attractions, including Sun Studios, Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum and the Civil Rights Museum.
“We are thrilled to be the first store to open in Memphis’ re-development programme,”
said Hudson Group Chief Operating Officer Joseph DiDomizio. “Hudson’s blend of national and local brands will focus on providing the airport customer improved service, convenience and satisfaction.”
Two additional Hudson News stores are scheduled to open this week at Gate A27 and in the lobby, adjacent to the Northwest gates.
ABOUT HUDSON GROUP
Privately-held Hudson Group operates over 400 shops in airports and commuter terminals across North America. Incorporated in 1926, Hudson News Company became one of North America’s largest independent wholesalers of periodicals and books.
In 1987 Hudson Group Retail Division was formed to fulfill the concession needs of the transportation industry by creating and operating newsstands, bookstores, gift shops and specialty stores in major airports and terminals throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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