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Hudson News to Halt Magazine Sales, 236 Jobs Cut

1/17/2026

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Hudson News, the airport retailer, plans to cease magazine distribution on February 7 after 236 layoffs at its Parsippany, NJ headquarters.
One source says the move could hurt publishers relying on airport sales.
Concerns include potential bankruptcy that may prevent payment to publishers for unsold magazines.
Some insiders say the magazine business could persist, but lost sales in key locations could hurt People.

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Story summary

Hudson News, the airport retailer, plans to cease magazine distribution on February 7 after 236 layoffs at its Parsippany, NJ headquarters.
One source says the move could hurt publishers relying on airport sales.
Concerns include potential bankruptcy that may prevent payment to publishers for unsold magazines.
Some insiders say the magazine business could persist, but lost sales in key locations could hurt People.