Brookstone

Hudson Transforms Brookstone Experience in North American Airports

by Katie Lee October 6, 2021

East Rutherford, N.J. — Hudson, a Dufry company and travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has shared the vision for its next-generation Brookstone airport stores, reflecting Hudson’s commitment to reinvigorating the powerhouse brand after becoming its exclusive airport retailer in 2019. Now with a sleek, ultra-modern store design and expanded product assortment, Brookstone celebrates a differentiated shopping experience for the traveler — driven by robust industry insights, built on brand accessibility, and positioned as an innovative, one-stop-shop. …

October 6, 2021

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Hudson Group to Acquire 34 Brookstone U.S. Airport Locations

by Katie Lee October 16, 2019

East Rutherford, N.J. — Hudson Group, a Dufry company and leader in North American travel retail, has signed an agreement to acquire assets related to the operation of Brookstone stores in U.S. airports from Apex Digital, Inc. Hudson has also obtained the right to be the exclusive airport retailer to operate Brookstone stores through a license agreement with Bluestar Alliance, LLC, owner of the Brookstone brand and trademarks. Brookstone is an established American brand well known for its unique selection of innovative products in the travel, wellness, home and entertainment …

October 16, 2019

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Brookstone Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Will Close All Remaining U.S. Mall Stores

by Katie Lee August 9, 2018

Merrimack, N.H. — Brookstone Co. Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and will close its remaining 101 mall locations. The Merrimack, N.H.-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 protection on August 2, 2018, the second time it has done so in the last 5 years. The company first filed for bankruptcy in 2014 and was sold to a Chinese investment group for more than $173 million. The retailer cited the “extremely challenging” retail environment at malls as a factor in its struggles.

August 9, 2018

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Brookstone Opens First Overseas Store

by Katie Lee January 6, 2016

Nanjing, China — Innovative product developer and specialty retailer Brookstone began the new year by opening its first overseas store in one of the largest retail shopping centers in Nanjing, China. Additionally, Brookstone opened three store-in-stores within Funtalk Telecommunication’s locations in Beijing and Shanghai.

January 6, 2016

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Brookstone Appoints President and CEO

by Nate Hunter November 17, 2014

Merrimack, N.H. — Thomas M. Via spent the past 12 years at Toys”R”Us, most recently as its senior vice president for Babies”R”Us in the U.S.

November 17, 2014

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Sears Canada Names Acting President & CEO

by Nate Hunter October 15, 2014

Toronto — Ronald D. Boire most recently served as executive vice president, chief merchandising officer and president, Sears and Kmart formats, for Sears Holdings Corporation.

October 15, 2014

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Executive Changes at Brookstone

by Nate Hunter January 3, 2012

Merrimack, NH — Brookstone CEO Ron Boire has resigned, leaving Brookstone chairman Jackson Tai to serve as interim president/CEO. Brookstone also has promoted James Speltz to vice president, COO.

January 3, 2012