Hudson announced last week a plan to open its second Hudson Nonstop store featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology in mid-2021 at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

 

The travel retail, news and convenience specialist, which operates more than 1,000 shops at airports, commuter hubs and other destinations across North America, revealed its first Hudson Nonstop/Amazon Just Walk Out unit at Dallas Love Field Airport in February.

 

Developed in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation and Midway Partnership, Hudson Nonstop at MDW will offer checkout-free shopping to travellers.

 

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The arrival of Hudson Nonstop coincides with MDW’s expansive concessions redevelopment programme.

 

Brian Quinn, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Hudson said: “Hudson Nonstop is really all about the traveller – delivering what they want and how they want it.

“Our first store is proving that travellers are embracing this innovative new concept, and so we’re thrilled to announce our second location opening in mid-2021.

 

“Midway is an ideal location for Hudson Nonstop given Chicago’s fast-paced lifestyle, and we know travellers there will enjoy just how easy it is to ‘grab and go’ in this contactless and checkout-free environment.”

 

Sammy Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Midway Partnership – the subject of a TRBusiness Adapt & Survive interview last year – added: “The elimination of checkout-line friction will appeal to all of our passengers, but in particular our time-sensitive travellers, as purchases can be made at the speed and convenience that best fits their schedule.

 

“The addition of Hudson Nonstop to our concession lineup allows Midway Partnership to offer the next-generation amenities that exceed passengers’ and airport employees’ expectations and solidifies our focus on enhancing the shopping experience at the airport.”

 

For more on Hudson Nonstop, read an exclusive interview with Hudson CEO Roger Fordyce in the TRBusiness April e-zine here.