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Hudson Group plans to close its travel stores at the Orlando International Airport ahead of a major overhaul that will add dozens of new dining and retail options to the airport’s lineup, including a variety of local favorites.

The company notified the state last month that it expects to lay off 44 employees when six Hudson News retail locations in terminals A and B shut down in January or early February of next year. The stores sell books, snacks and other travel essentials.

“The concessions contract is transitioning to a new operator,” said Raven Padgett, a Hudson spokeswoman, in a statement. “During this process, we are prioritizing our employees and actively working to connect impacted team members with opportunities with the new operat

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