Vending

Hudson to introduce PPE vending machines to US airports

June 10, 2020

Hudson, a travel products retailer with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, plans to introduce personal protection equipment vending machines and a custom-designed line of health and safety offerings sourced and manufactured in the U.S., according to a press release.

The vending machines, which are ADA compliant, will be introduced to 27 airport destinations across North America starting in late June. By the end of the summer, Hudson plans to introduce vending machines in 27 of the nation's leading airports and the Houston Space Center.

The machines will be located in pre-security locations, offering a convenient and seamless shopping experience for travelers and essential airport workers who may have forgotten their PPE at home, or are looking for additional ways to keep themselves and their families healthy and safe.

Each machine will be stocked with a variety of essential products which can be purchased with a credit card, allowing Hudson an opportunity to provide a 24/7 retailing experience. To ensure that Hudson is also promoting a sanitary shopping experience, the vending machine's touchscreen will be sealed with an anti-microbial shield that eliminates germs on the surface for three to four months before replacement, and social distancing floor decals around the machine to maintain crowd control.

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Image courtesy of Hudson.