Atlanta — Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American airport restaurateur and retailer, has finalized new food and beverage and retail contracts at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
“We are truly humbled by the trust that our airport partners have placed in us, and we are honored to continue growing these relationships,” says Gregg Paradies, president and CEO. “These new opportunities allow us to do what we’re most passionate about, which is partnering with local artisans and entrepreneurs to create a genuine sense of place in each platform.”
Paradies Lagardère’s latest concepts at ATL include: SJAC ATL Airport, Local Green Atlanta, The Village Retail Group, AIE, The Peach Group and Runway Concessions. Highlights include The Village Retail Market, celebrating Atlanta’s Black entrepreneurs and creatives; and the Atlanta Beltline Marketplace, reflecting the city’s vibrant neighborhoods surrounding the popular pedestrian trail. Dining concepts span multiple concourses: ATL Farms Market and Corner Café; Southern Farms Market and Antico Pizza Napoletana; and Local Green Atlanta, Half Moon Empanadas, CAVA and Starbucks.
At DFW, Paradies Lagardère’s newly awarded retail contracts include Lone Chimney Mercantile, a family-run business with deep Dallas roots; Bluebonnet Exchange, which offers travelers a mix of travel essentials, tech accessories and locally made gifts from Whiski Designs, a Go Texan-certified brand known for its hand-drawn, Texas-themed creations.
“We’re proud to introduce a diverse mix of dining and retail concepts that reflect each city’s unique culture and community,” adds Paradies. “From supporting minority-owned businesses in Atlanta to celebrating the proud heritage of Texas in Dallas-Fort Worth, these new offerings turn everyday travel into something more meaningful for guests.”
Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur that handles $1.6 billion in annual sales from more than 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America. For more information, visit www.paradieslagardere.com.
SOURCE: Paradies Lagardère