Paradies Lagardère
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. (1960) |
| Founder | Dan Paradies |
Number of locations | 500+ stores (2008) |
Area served | United States and Canada |
Key people | Dick Dickson, Chairman James Paradies, Vice Chairman Gregg Paradies, President & Chief Executive Officer |
| Revenue | US$428 million (2008) |
Number of employees | 3000+ (2008) |
| Website | TheParadiesShops.com |
The Paradies Shops, Inc. operates stores in airports, hotels, and other locations throughout the United States and Canada. Locations include specialty stores and bookstores.[1] The company was founded in 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia.
History
The first store was a toy shop at the Atlanta Airport. Since 1960, The Paradies Shops has expanded to over 500 stores in 65 airports.[2] The company runs stores under brands ranging from The New York Times to different American collegiate athletic conferences.[3]
References
- ^ "The Paradies Shops, Inc". BusinessWeek. Retrieved December 25, 2009.
- ^ Zumbrun, Joshua (June 18, 2008). "How airports profit while you wait". Forbes. MSNBC.com. Retrieved December 25, 2009.
- ^ "Media firms use airports for branding, revenue". (MSNBC.com). September 15, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2009.
External links
- TheParadiesShops.com (Company website)
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