Hudson Delivers Two Hudson Nonstop Store Powered By Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology

Following an exciting announcement in January 2021 celebrating the new collaboration between Hudson and Amazon, Hudson has now opened two Hudson Nonstop stores powered by Amazon’s innovative Just Walk Out technology. The first store opened at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) in March (see story published in issue 38 of Dufry World), and the newest store opened at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) at the end of May.

Each store allows travelers to enter the store with their credit card, pick up the products they’re looking for, and then exit the store, all without waiting in checkout lines or stopping to pay.

In the 46 m² Dallas store, travelers can find food and beverage offerings, electronics, health and beauty products, and a selection of locally-inspired merchandise. With the Chicago store having a store footprint nearly double that of Dallas, the store has more space for additional products, including fragrance, accessories, and toys.

Since their opening, the stores have been performing well, both financially and based on traveler acceptance. Travelers have quickly adopted this new store concept and are very pleased with the full product range offered, reaffirming that Hudson is directly and successfully meeting an untapped need of travelers.

Moving forward, Hudson will continue to work with Amazon to introduce new product categories to the stores, as well as expand the concept to other airport locations in North America, while balancing the need for the traditional Hudson travel convenience store model.