| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. (1960) |
| Founder(s) | 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) |
| 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.
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]