Paradies Lagardere, a North American travel retailer and restaurateur, has brought the spirit of Atlanta to life at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with the opening of three new retail concepts in Concourse B, including Atlanta Beltline Market, Atlanta Influences Everything and The Village Retail. All openings debuted under the theme “Made in Atlanta. Found in ATL.”
The three new stores showcase the city’s culture, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, offering travelers a curated experience rooted in local makers. Each store features distinct expressions of Atlanta, from the neighborhood connectivity and cultural energy of Beltline Market to the bold voice of Atlanta Influences Everything and the community-driven mission of Village Retail.
“We’re incredibly proud to bring these three concepts to our hometown airport,” says Gregg Paradies, CEO of Paradies Lagardere. “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.”
Airport General Manager Ricky Smith says the three new stores ensure that the airport looks more like the city it serves.
“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 business and good for the millions of travelers who move through ATL every year,” he says.
Atlanta Influences Everything brings iconic, fashion-forward perspectives to Concourse B with a collection of exclusive apparel, including T-shirts, hats, fleece, jackets and totes. All apparel reflects the city’s influence on culture and style.
Tory Edwards, head of operations and content for Atlanta Influences Everything, says, “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 Village Retail extends its mission of advancing Black-owned businesses into the airport through an assortment of apparel and products from local brands such as Hairbrella, Brain Love and Love Ground Candle Co., celebrating Atlanta’s entrepreneurial energy and its creative community.
“Transformational change requires transformational vision. 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,” says Lakeysha Hallmon, CEO of The Village Retail. “Through our partnership with Paradies Lagardere, 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.”
Atlanta Beltline Market draws inspiration from the Atlanta Beltline, capturing the energy of the city’s interconnected neighborhoods. It features a locally inspired retail experience with travel essentials and gifts from Southern Straws, Grady Baby, Gold Lion Farms and more.
“The Atlanta Beltline has always been about connecting people, places and opportunity,” says Clyde Higgs, president and CEO of Atlanta Beltline Inc. “Atlanta Beltline Market extends that mission in a powerful 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.”
Paradies Lagardere says these new openings enhance the airport’s commitment to delivering locally inspired concepts, giving travelers a more meaningful way to engage with the city’s culture before takeoff.
