Paradies Lagardère has unveiled three new retail stores at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Located in Concourse B, new stores Atlanta Beltline Market, Atlanta Influences Everything and The Village Retail feature a showcase of goods from Atlanta-based, Black-owned businesses.
This is about making sure Hartsfield-Jackson looks like the city it serves,” said ATL general manager Ricky Smith. “These brands make it clear that Atlanta is here, Atlanta is visible, and Atlanta belongs in this airport in a real way. That is good for the city, good for local businesses, and good for the millions of travelers who move through ATL every year.”
“We’re incredibly proud to bring these three concepts to our hometown airport,” added Gregg Paradies, CEO of Paradies Lagardère. “Each one reflects a different dimension of Atlanta’s identity, from its culture and creativity to its entrepreneurial spirit. Together, they create a powerful sense of place for travelers and reinforce our commitment to showcasing the very best of the communities we serve.”
“Transformational change requires transformational vision,” said Lakeysha Hallmon, CEO of The Village Retail. “Opening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a landmark moment for The Village Retail and a clear statement about the caliber of the Black-owned brands we represent. Through our partnership with Paradies Lagardère, The Village Retail takes its place on a global retail stage as a defining voice in the future of retail, launching from Atlanta onto the world stage.”
“As beneficiaries of how the late Maynard Jackson served Atlanta, AIE was built in service of this city, so being in the world’s busiest airport is a full-circle moment for us. It’s not just a milestone for our brand; it’s a win for Atlanta’s small businesses, creatives, and the community we’ve been showing up for over the past decade,” said Tory Edwards, head of operations and content for Atlanta Influences Everything. “This space lets us share the spirit of Atlanta with the world, while making sure the people who call this city home see themselves in it too. At our core, AIE is what happens when culture and commerce show up for community.”
“The Atlanta Beltline has always been about connecting people, places and opportunity,” said Clyde Higgs, president and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc. “Atlanta Beltline Market extends that mission in a powerful new way, bringing our brand and the businesses behind it into one of the world’s busiest airports. This is about expanding access, supporting local entrepreneurs and giving travelers a meaningful connection to Atlanta before they even leave the terminal.”
