East Rutherford, NJ - June 4, 2008 - Hudson Group, the nation's leading transportation retailer, has selected Michael S. Levy, a career retail executive with strong systems skills, to lead the company's merchandise initiatives. Levy will serve Hudson's 550-plus store, $630 million enterprise as Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO) and Senior Vice President of Merchandising.
Levy, a graduate of Syracuse University, is a veteran of 16 years with such premier retail icons as Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers and Polo Ralph Lauren.
According to Hudson Group President and CEO Joseph DiDomizio, "Michael has been involved in high-end specialty retailing for his entire career. He has extensive experience in apparel, gifts, accessories and shoes, most recently as Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Manager for Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet's Men's and Children's departments. His deep knowledge and understanding of these businesses will be a tremendous asset to Hudson as we execute our plans to expand our specialty retail portfolio both domestically and internationally.
"In addition, Michael's knowledge of state-of-the-art inventory tracking and reorder systems will build on our previous successes and greatly enhance Hudson's operational performance in our core newsstand business as well as specialty retailing.
"We are delighted to have the services of this talented professional to help guide Hudson's future business direction. I strongly believe that his presence will create many new opportunities for our continued growth."
About Hudson Group: Hudson Group is a travel retail specialist that operates more than 550 premier newsstands, bookstores, cafes and specialty retail shops in 69 airports and transportation terminals throughout North America. The company's flagship concept, Hudson News, is North America's only national newsstand brand. Under the familiar blue sign can be found the most complete selection of magazines in the aviation industry, along with newspapers and a wide variety of travelers' necessities, snacks and bottled soft drinks. Hudson Group's other concepts include such proprietary brands as Hudson Booksellers, Kids Works and Euro Café. Other national brands partnering with Hudson Group include Crabtree & Evelyn, Godiva Chocolatier, House of Blues, Life is good, Quiznos and Sunglass Hut. For more information, visit www.hudsongroup.com.