General Info

The Paradies Shops, founded in 1960, operates more than 500 stores in over 60 airports and hotels across the United States and Canada. Additionally, it operates retail locations at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Tropicana Hotel and Casino, and the Hilton Americas Hotel. The company also operates the concession program at the world s largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. It has initiated various programs for busy and frequent travelers, such as read and return, and the press express program. The Paradies Shops has its own brands, including Kidzoo, Sue Venir, Marketplace, Details, Explore!, Hometown Favorites, Retail Court, and TravelMart. Other specialized brands include Stelzig Ranch in Houston, the Drug Store in Phoenix, and Baggage Claim in Memphis, Tenn. The company participates in various community outreach programs, such as annual breast cancer awareness promotion, Jethro Pugh celebrity golf tournament, and hurricane support. The shop is located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.