Dufry AG announced it is set to open three reimagined travel convenience stores at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in 2024 and 2025 under a newly awarded 15-year contract. Having served as the retail partner of FAT for the past 20 years, this new contract signals confidence in Hudson's continued ability to deliver innovative and exciting concessions under its Destination 2027 strategy. As such, Hudson will convert and expand its existing retail spaces into three completely transformed stores including a standalone Hudson store, a combination Hudson and Brookstone store, and a first-of-its-kind hybrid concept, Hudson and Einstein Bros.

Bagels. A key part of Hudson's commitment to transforming the retail experience in FAT entails introducing an enhanced digital technology offering and an expanded selection of local brands. Each new store will have self-checkout and mobile POS to make shopping even faster and easier, and the Red By Dufry loyalty program will allow travelers to engage with Hudson at every touchpoint of their journey, all while earning exclusive benefits when they shop.

In addition to the traditional travel convenience assortment, the three stores will also boast a curated collection of souvenirs and local goods that celebrate Fresno's position as a top agricultural producer in California like Hinkle's Honey, Life's Grape, Raphio Chocolate, and more. The stores will be operated with longtime local Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Partner Martinez Niebla, LLC. Totaling more than 3,300 square feet of concessions space pre- and post-security, Hudson's three new stores include: Hudson -- As North America's largest travel essentials and convenience brand designed with a seamless customer experience at its core, Hudson offers books, magazines, snacks and beverages, travel and convenience necessities, local souvenirs, electronics, and more.

Hudson and Brookstone -- This store brings together Hudson's iconic travel convenience brand and Brookstone, the ultimate electronics destination, offered exclusively in airports by Hudson. Travelers will find travel essentials, and all their tech must-haves from brands such as Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony, and more, alongside an innovative offering of gadgets and accessories. Hudson and Einstein Bros.

Bagels -- A first-time collaboration between Hudson and Einstein Bros. Bagels, this hybrid concept allows travelers to pick up their travel essentials alongside Einstein Bros. Bagels' freshly baked bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee.