Paradies Lagardère secures contract extension at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American airport retailer and restaurateur, has secured a retail contract extension at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Extending operations for an additional seven years, this effort reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering a broader range of offerings and exceptional experiences for travelers.

A division of Lagardère Travel Retail – the global travel retail leader with operations in more than 900 airports and rail stations across 51 countries and territories – Paradies Lagardère has a strong presence in Canada with operations in 12 airports. Toronto Pearson International Airport is one of the largest programs in the organization’s portfolio.

“We value and appreciate our strong partnership with Toronto Pearson and are thrilled at the opportunity to continue that relationship through this extension,” said Gregg Paradies, CEO of Paradies Lagardère. “These new concepts allow us to deepen our connection to the community by collaborating with local, small, and minority-owned businesses, ensuring each location reflects the spirit of Toronto through thoughtful design and authentic product assortments.”

“Experiences at airports are shaped by the vitality of the retail offerings,” added Deborah Flint, President and CEO of Toronto Pearson. “We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Paradies Lagardère to provide travelers with shopping options that range from gourmet gifts, exclusive products, Canadian souvenirs, as well as the ‘got it’ relief for that important item in travel essentials. Each of these is curated to meet the needs and excitement of our customers at Toronto Pearson.”

The newly awarded program extends 42 locations, including 21 rebranded or enhanced stores, and introduces seven innovative concepts that combine everyday travel needs with distinctive specialty brands. Shops @ The Six, Muskoka Supply Co., and Greetings from Toronto will feature gourmet treats and gifts from more than 30 Canadian makers, including Totally Toronto Art, Mitchell’s Soup Co., Drip Candle Studio, and The Doodle Diary. Other standouts include Hip & Humble, a women-owned boutique making its Canadian airport debut, and Sky to Trail, showcasing outdoor lifestyle brands like Herschel Supply Co., KÜHL, Cotopaxi, Yeti, Tentree, and more. Rounding out the mix are traveler favorites The Scoreboard, a Toronto sports team-focused apparel store; RELAY, a globally-recognized travel essentials store; and leading tech accessories brand, iStore Express.