USA. Dufry subsidiary Hudson Group and local partner Shaw Foods have been awarded seven new stores covering 6,400sq ft (600sq m) at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The new concessions include duty free, speciality retail and travel essentials outlets.
The offer will feature a mix of national and local brands, including Hudson, Ink by Hudson, City Market News, Raleigh-Durham Duty Free, Vineyard Vines, 5th & Sunset, and Tech On the Go.
“Hudson Group is transforming travel retail with its inviting new store concepts, and we cannot wait for customers and visitors alike to enjoy our newest innovative creations at Raleigh-Durham,” said Joseph DiDomizio, President & CEO of Hudson Group, Division CEO North America of Dufry. “We are proud to expand our strong relationship with Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and to deliver the best leading national and local brands to our customers in Terminal 2.”
“Hudson’s new, fresh retail concepts will appeal to customers,” said Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Kristie VanAuken. “We are glad to extend our very successful partnership with Hudson Group.”
Apart from the duty free business, Hudson’s concepts will include:
Travel Essentials
- Hudson/Ink by Hudson: A combination travel convenience/bookstore
- City Market News: Designed to reflect the Raleigh-Durham region, City Market News is a travel convenience store that offers Sense of Place, claims the retailer
- Hudson: The leading travel essentials and convenience brand
Speciality Retail
- Vineyard Vines: Apparel and accessories for men and women
- Tech On The Go:Featuring leading brand names Belkin, House of Marley, Wicked, Monster, Mophie, Fitbit and more.
- 5th & Sunset: Sunglasses and watches from leading names in fashion design and high-performance technical brands.
