Hudson Will Grow Its Footprint by Nearly 9,000 Square Feet at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield under Newly Signed Contract
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Feb. 6, 2025) – Hudson, part of leading global travel retail and food & beverage player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), today announced that Omaha Airport Authority has awarded Hudson a new contract that will significantly expand its presence at Eppley Airfield (OMA). Beginning in 2027, Hudson, a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations across North America, will open nine new retail stores and food and beverage outlets across nearly 13,900 ft2 of the airport’s new terminal ― significantly growing its presence at the airport by nearly 9,000 ft2.
Hudson’s new concessions will include Starbucks and three locations of Hudson travel convenience stores, two of which will be hybrid concepts that bring together Hudson and an Omaha staple, Scooter’s Coffee. Hudson will also open a location of iPorte featuring travelers’ favorite tech brands — including Apple, Beats, Bose, and many others — in an easy-to-navigate store that offers the opportunity to experience products before purchasing.
Additional specialty retail shops will bring Omaha’s spirit to life through locally inspired concepts and designs. Uniquely Omaha will offer a wide assortment of gifts, artwork, jewelry, and keepsakes representing over 90 local artisans and makers, including Made in Omaha, Local Makers Collective, and Four Sisters Boutique. 50th Street Market, inspired by the city’s historic Dundee neighborhood, will also bring a sense of place to Eppley Airfield with its robust selection of products ranging from Smoking Gun Jerky to Lulubee Artisan Chocolates. Blackstone Supply, named for Omaha’s Blackstone District, will offer a variety of travel essentials, local products curated for visitors to Eppley Airfield, and be home to OMA’s very own indie bookstore, The Bookworm — a beloved fixture of Omaha.
Travelers looking for a bite to eat — whether they’re local, visiting for the first time, or just passing through — will love getting a taste of Omaha’s Pitch Pizzeria, which will serve highlights from the local restaurant’s menu and offer a full bar.
Throughout each new space, Hudson will include design elements influenced by local architecture. Travelers will also have the opportunity to enjoy in-store pop-up events that bring the heart of the community to the heart of the terminal, like at “Meet the Maker” events featuring local entrepreneurs.
“We are tremendously proud to join Omaha Airport Authority on its journey to make Eppley Airfield the best airport in the Midwest,” said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. “As part of Avolta, Hudson is uniquely positioned to help Eppley Airfield build a better airport experience by introducing exciting retail and food and beverage offerings that enhance the passenger experience. We look forward to this expanded partnership together to usher in the future of Eppley Airfield.”
Hudson currently operates four Hudson travel convenience stores and a Hudson Booksellers in the existing terminal.
The new concessions will open with the new terminal beginning in 2027. Hudson will operate the pre-security Hudson and Scooter’s Coffee as a joint venture with local Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partner Kracky McGee’s Snack Shack (dba of GPMM, Inc.) and the watches, jewelry, and accessories sales category as a joint venture with ACDBE partner Rubio Enterprises, LLC.