The Paradies Shops

The Paradies Shops, now known as Paradies Lagardère, is a leading North American travel retailer and restaurateur. It operates over 700 stores and restaurants in more than 100 airports across the United States and Canada.

Established in 1960 by brothers Jim and Dan Paradies in Atlanta, Georgia, the company has grown from a single toy store at Atlanta Municipal Airport to a prominent player in the travel retail industry.

Paradies Lagardère offers a diverse range of products and services tailored to the needs of travelers. Their portfolio includes specialty retail stores, bookstores, and a variety of dining options.

These offerings ensure that passengers have access to quality merchandise and meals during their journeys.

Proprietary Brand Concepts

The company operates under several proprietary concepts, including:

• Details: a women's accessory store featuring items from designers such as Calvin Klein and DKNY
• Explore!: providing information on local tourist attractions and events
• KidZoo: a children's store promoting local zoos with merchandise like stuffed animals and toys
• Hometown Favorites: featuring products related to local sports teams
• Marketplace: showcasing local arts and crafts
• Retail Court: a mini-mall concept with brands like Brighton, Calvin Klein, and Liz Claiborne
• Sue Venir: offering souvenirs under $10
• TravelMart: a convenience shop selling food, beverages, books, and travel essentials

Branded Stores

In addition to proprietary brands, Paradies Lagardère operates several notable branded stores such as The Big Ten Conference, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, The ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference), CNBC News, Harley Davidson, PGA TOUR Shops, and The New York Times Bookstore.

Food and Beverage Services

The company has expanded to include various restaurants and cafes within airport terminals. It has exclusive licenses and partnerships with brands like Brooks Brothers, NBC's Today, TripAdvisor, P.F. Chang's, and Chick-fil-A.

Paradies Lagardère also collaborates with celebrity chefs such as Cat Cora and Michael Symon, enhancing the food offerings for travelers.

Commitment to Travel Experience

The company is committed to enhancing the travel experience by continuously expanding and diversifying services.

It provides a wide array of retail and dining options to ensure travelers have access to both familiar quality brands and unique local products, making journeys more enjoyable and convenient.

Locations

The Paradies Shops operates across many locations in the United States and Canada, including major cities such as:

• Atlanta, GA
• Houston, TX
• Salt Lake City, UT
• East Boston, MA
• Denver, CO
• Newark, NJ
• San Diego, CA
• Long Beach, CA
• Philadelphia, PA
• Tempe, AZ
• Austin, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Nashville, TN
• San Antonio, TX
• New York City, NY
• San Francisco, CA
• Jacksonville, FL