US. Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc has announced SSP Canada and The Paradies Shops as the new master operators of concessions in the new terminal under construction at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
The authority’s Request for Proposal included stores and restaurants with 70% of concessions post-security and 30% located pre-security, reflecting current travel trends. The retail and food & beverage service covers approximately 1,747sq m.
SSP Canada will operate and manage 11 F&B services with nine located post-security and two pre-security. The Paradies Shops will operate and manage nine retail services, all post-security.
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc President & CEO Barry Rempel said: “We are confident that both SSP and Paradies meet the high-level service expectations of our customers.”
“Their respective experience in delivering airport concessions is impressive and we look forward to working with them to deliver both local and international brands that provide a superior customer experience. We are pleased to note the commitment of the new operators to hold an open house to showcase employment opportunities to associates currently working at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport,” Rempel added.
SSP Canada CEO Les Cappetta said: “Our partnership with Winnipeg Airports Authority demonstrates our growing presence in the Canadian market and SSP’s commitment to providing highly differentiated culinary offers with local and world-class brands. These brands will meet the increasingly sophisticated tastes of travelling consumers across North America.”
The Paradies Shops President and CEO Gregg Paradies said: “We’re excited to bring a first-class shopping experience to the travelling public of Winnipeg James Armstrong International Airport by offering beautifully designed stores to complement the new airport design, celebrating both local and national brands. Additionally, The Paradies Shops looks forward to exceeding the expectations of the Winnipeg travellers through superior customer service and by providing the best merchandise assortment for the best value.”
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