The Paradies Shops has been approved to provide retail and food and beverage concessions at Northwest Arkansas Regional (XNA) and retail concessions at Will Rogers World (OKC).
“We are thrilled to have been selected to deliver first-class retail and food and beverage options to the passengers of Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport,” says Gregg Paradies, president and CEO of The Paradies Shops. “This is an exciting program which showcases a complement of local, regional and national brands sure to connect with travelers to Bentonville and the Northwest Arkansas area.”
The 10-year contract will include several new concepts: Jammin’ Java, a quick-service version of Fayetteville’s Jammin’ Java offering sandwiches, salads and beverages; Ozark’s Tavern, a pub-style restaurant and bar offering seasonal brews, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and entré©es; Boar’s Head Express, featuring grab-and-go offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner; and CNBC News Café© and MarketPlace/Arkansas Traveler MarketPlace, offering fits, souvenirs and collectibles, as well as offerings from Jammin’ Java.
“The airport could not be more pleased with the selection of The Paradies Shops as our new concessions partner,” says Kelly Johnson, airport director. “We are confident that they will bring their nationally recognized level of service, selection and professionalism to XNA in both the new retail and food and beverage program.”
At OKC, Paradies will operate stores that include local, regional and national brands for its 10-year contract.
“Our goal is for travelers to have a great shopping experience at Will Rogers World Airport,” says Mark Kranenburg, director of airports. “We are confident that The Paradies Shops will continue to deliver that experience. Their exciting new store concepts, customer service programs and unwavering dedication to taking care of the customer greatly enhance the retail concession program at our airport.”
In other Paradies news…
Golf World Magazine has named select PGA TOUR Shops, operated by The Paradies Shops, to its list of 100 Best Golf Shops for the 16th year in a row.
Repeat honorees include Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Jacksonville International (JAX), McCarran International (LAS), Palm Springs International (PSP), Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) and Sacramento International (SMF); new honorees include San Francisco International (SFO), Philadelphia International (PHL) and LaGuardia (LGA).
The 26th annual 100 Best Golf Shops list is compiled by Golf World editors and contributors. On- and off-course shops are judged on revenue, shop layout, and success of promotions and initiatives in the past year.
