Robert B. Cohen
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Robert Benjamin Cohen (May 26, 1925 – February 1, 2012) was an American businessman and founder of Hudson News, a chain of Newsstands and stores located primarily in American airports and train stations.[1][2] Cohen grew the Hudson News into the world's largest airport newsstand retailer from a single location he opened in LaGuardia Airport in 1987.[3][4] The Hudson News chain is now part of the larger Hudson Group retailer. There are approximately 600 Hudson News locations throughout the United States, as of 2012.[2][4] Most are located in transportation hubs, including a 1,000-square-foot store in Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.[2]
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Robert B. Cohen | |
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Born | (1925-05-26)May 26, 1925 Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | February 1, 2012(2012-02-01) (aged 86) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Founder of Hudson News |
Children | 3, including Claudia Cohen |
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