US. Leading North American speciality travel retailer The Paradies Shops has been awarded two key long-term contracts at Portland International Airport (Oregon) and Portland International Jetport (Maine).
At Portland International, the company has been granted an 11-year concession. Paradies already operates a range of news & gifts concessions, and will add two further units: Your NorthWest TravelMart and Your NorthWest MarketPlace.
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Paradies has extended its contract at Portland International, and will add two new concepts |
Your NorthWest TravelMart will offer regional gifts and gourmet selections, partnering with brands such as Columbia Empire Farms, Boyd’s Coffee and Reo’s Ribs.
Your NorthWest MarketPlace will feature sampling of craft beverages, including beers made with Oregon-grown hops, pinot noirs made from grapes grown in the Willamette Valley, or sparking juices and sodas. The main store’s retail space features books, newspapers, and magazines; fresh-to-go food and drinks with a healthy, organic emphasis; Oregon-themed gifts and convenience items catering to travellers.
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Your NorthWest TravelMart offers regional gifts and gourmet selections |
“We expect our continued partnership with The Paradies Shops to once again redefine the news and gift business model,” said Chris Madsen, Business and Properties General Manager for the Port of Portland, which owns and operates the airport.
The Paradies Shops has also been awarded a ten-year contract at Portland International Jetport (PWM).
“The Paradies Shops is very proud to be awarded this contract and is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the travelling public at Portland with these exciting local brand partners,” said Gregg Paradies, President & CEO. “Our team members at PWM have continually demonstrated a dedication to exceeding the expectations of the customers we serve, and I thank them for their commitment to first-class service.”
In addition to updating two existing locations – CNBC News and Portland Lighthouse Vending – Paradies is introducing Down East MarketPlace, a concept with mini-shops featuring local brands. News and magazines are represented in the Down East section, a partnership with Down East Magazine, a Portland institution since 1954. Other specialty sections include jams, jellies, syrups and sauces from Stonewall Kitchen; eco-friendly totes and accessories from Sea Bags; apparel for the family from Cool as a Moose; and custom art from Sunshine Art Gallery and Shelby Crouse.
About The Paradies Shops
The Paradies Shops was established in 1960. A family-owned business, The Paradies Shops operates over 500 stores in more than 70 markets across the US and Canada. It has experience in operating both local and national brands, including CNBC News, PGA Tour Shops, Brooks Brothers, Brighton Collectibles, Harley-Davidson, and The New York Times Bookstores.
