Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores

Avolta AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Avolta’s Hudson Signs Seven-year Contract with Pittsburgh International Airport to Open Six New Retail Stores 12.09.2024 / 18:00 CET/CEST As part of PIT’s USD 1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program, Hudson will grow its presence, opening new stores across 8,000 ft2 (2,400 m2) of retail space that blends travel essentials and global brands with the spirit of Pittsburgh.

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Sept. 12, 2024) – Hudson, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) and a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations across North America, today announced that Allegheny County Airport Authority has awarded Hudson a seven-year contract at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to open six new retail stores across 8,000 ft² (2,400 m²), including in the airport’s new terminal slated to open by the end of 2025.

The growth is part of PIT’s Terminal Modernization Program, which includes a new landside terminal, as well as renovations to its existing airside terminal. This transformation of the passenger experience at PIT features a host of new dining and shopping options. Hudson’s new retail offerings will include three locations of its popular travel convenience store, global cosmetics brand MꞏAꞏC, and two shops that evoke the essence of Pittsburgh by paying homage to the city’s famed sports teams and talent and creativity of local artisans.

Hudson currently operates nearly a dozen travel convenience, specialty retail, and duty-free stores at PIT, including Hudson Booksellers, Dunkin’, locally born Sarris Candies, and Pittsburgh Duty Free. 

“Pittsburgh International Airport is evolving to meet the ever-growing needs of travelers and the surrounding region, and we are thrilled to be part of the transformation,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. “The new PIT is a world-class airport worthy of the great city it represents. With a convenient mix of travel essentials and one-of-a-kind finds, our newest retail options will provide a perfect complement to the airport’s mission of delivering a smarter, more efficient passenger experience that is uniquely Pittsburgh.”