Avolta’s Hudson division has been awarded a 10-year contract to develop four specialty retail and travel convenience stores at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), as the airport undergoes a significant expansion and modernization program.
Beginning in 2026, Hudson will begin to unveil its new retail program, which will bring a hyper-local, artfully curated shopping experience to PBI, covering more than 3,200 sq-feet of concessions space.
The new concepts include:
Bit & Bridle, a curated specialty coffee and food market that will give a nod to Palm Beach County’s equestrian heritage, with a menu inspired by local farms.
Palm Beach Illustrated – named for the magazine that has covered the region for nearly 75 years, this unique shop will blend travel essentials and convenience with bespoke goods that prominently feature local artisans as well as a diverse range of books by local literary talent, including Palm Beach resident and bestselling author James Patterson.
TOM FORD, M·A·C, and Jo Malone London – a specialty retail boutique that will pay homage to Palm Beach’s Lauder family by bringing together three of Estée Lauder’s most iconic brands.
The Palms Market – A hyper-local shopping experience that will offer travelers last-minute travel essentials alongside a Grab & Go snacks, gourmet treats, and locally sourced products.
The new shopping experience at PBI will include Avolta’s digital engagement, with in-store technology such as self-checkout, as well as access to the Club Avolta loyalty program.
In 2024, PBI welcomed more than 8.5 million passengers and travelers voted PBI the 5th Best Airport in the U.S. in Condé Nast’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Travel + Leisure also named PBI the 3rd Best U.S. Airport in 2024 and the airport was named 5th Best Medium-Size Airport in the 2025 J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
Hudson will operate the new locations with three local partners: Montes & Pitkonen LLC (Jose Montes), Chandler Campbelle & Daschle (Darrell Searcy), and Pioneer Concessions, LLC (Kristina Korge).
In addition to the four Hudson stores, Avolta’s HMSHost will open multiple dining venues in Concourse B and the Main Terminal. From Summer 2026, HMSHost will introduce a lineup of full-service, fast casual, and quick-serve concepts.
