Two PDX pop-up kiosks close February 27, replaced by Mikiko Mochi Donuts and ECOVIBE

Two airport kiosks set to turn over at month’s end

Two retail kiosks in the pre-security area of Portland International Airport’s remodeled main terminal are scheduled to change operators at the end of February. Orox Leather Co. and Missionary Chocolates are set to close their pop-up locations on Feb. 27, with two new local businesses moving in starting in March for a one-year run.

What’s arriving in March: food with dietary accommodations and a sustainability-focused retailer

The incoming pop-ups are Mikiko Mochi Donuts, a dedicated gluten-free bakery specializing in mochi-style donuts, and ECOVIBE, a Portland-based shop focused on eco-conscious lifestyle goods. Both businesses are slated to operate from the same pair of pop-up spaces in the pre-security portion of the terminal as part of the airport’s rotating retail program.

• Mikiko Mochi Donuts: a mochi-dough donut concept built around gluten-free offerings and other allergen-aware options, with a Portland brick-and-mortar location and a second shop in Beaverton.

• ECOVIBE: a Portland retailer that curates home goods and gifts, including items such as houseplants and other lifestyle products positioned around sustainability.

How the pop-up program fits into the airport’s larger redevelopment timeline

The kiosk turnover is part of a broader concessions strategy tied to the airport’s ongoing terminal redevelopment. After the new main terminal opened in August 2024, the airport created two dedicated pop-up retail spaces intended to reduce barriers for smaller businesses that may not be ready for a traditional, long-term airport lease.

The pop-up placements are structured as yearlong residencies, with the airport providing build-out support and operational assistance for participating vendors. The goal is to expand the mix of local brands available to travelers while giving businesses a limited-term opportunity to test airport operations.

The two pop-up spaces were designed as 500-square-foot retail sites in the pre-security main terminal, launched alongside the post-2024 redevelopment of PDX’s central hall.

What happens to the outgoing brands after Feb. 27

Orox Leather Co. and Missionary Chocolates launched as the inaugural residents of the pop-up program when the remodeled terminal opened in 2024. Both brands are expected to maintain a presence at PDX in other forms after their kiosks close. Missionary Chocolates products are planned to remain available at a pre-security food-and-beverage location, and a selection of Orox goods is expected to be offered through another retail shop in the airport while supplies last.

Why the change matters for travelers and airport retail

Airport concessions represent a significant slice of traveler spending at PDX, with annual eating-and-shopping activity at concessions estimated in the nine-figure range. The rotating kiosk model is designed to keep that spending connected to local businesses while refreshing the pre-security retail mix for passengers, greeters and meeters, and community visitors using the terminal’s public-facing amenities.