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SSP Canada and The Paradies Shops to Lease, Develop and OperateConcessions At Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson InternationalAirport

Released : Friday, October 10, 2008 3:41 PM
Attention News Editors
WINNIPEG, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) ispleased to introduce SSP Canada and The Paradies Shops as masteroperators of concessions for the new air terminal underconstruction at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
WAA's Request for Proposal (RFP) included stores and restaurantswith 70% of concessions post-security and 30% located pre-security,reflecting current travel trends. Retail and food and beverageservice covers approximately 1,747 square meters (18,868 squarefeet).
SSP Canada will operate and manage 11 food and beverage serviceswith 9 located post-security and 2 pre-security. The Paradies Shopswill operate and manage 9 retail services, all post security.
"We are confident that both SSP and Paradies meet the high-levelservice expectations of our customers," said Barry Rempel , President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. "Theirrespective experience in delivering airport concessions isimpressive and we look forward to working with them to deliver bothlocal and international brands that provide a superior customerexperience. We are pleased to note the commitment of the newoperators to hold an open house to showcase employmentopportunities to associates currently working at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport."
"Our partnership with Winnipeg Airports Authority demonstrates ourgrowing presence in the Canadian market and SSP's commitment toproviding highly differentiated culinary offers with local andworld-class brands. These brands will meet the increasinglysophisticated tastes of traveling consumers across North America,"said Les Cappetta , Chief Executive Officer, SSP Canada. "Our unrivaled food &beverage program will be complemented by innovative design andtalented people, offering travelers and the local community aninviting atmosphere and unique dining experience."
"We would like to thank the Winnipeg Airports Authority for theirconfidence in selecting The Paradies Shops to operate its newretail program," said Gregg Paradies, president and CEO. "We'reexcited to bring a first class shopping experience to the travelingpublic of Winnipeg James Armstrong International Airport by offering beautifully designed stores tocomplement the new airport design, celebrating both local andnational brands. Additionally, The Paradies Shops looks forward toexceeding the expectations of the Winnipeg travelers throughsuperior customer service and by providing the best merchandiseassortment for the best value."
SSP Canada is a division of SSP, the leading dedicated operator offood and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide. SSP hasover 60 years experience in the industry and 26,000 employeesacross 31 countries serving millions of customers every week.
SSP's approach to brands is rooted in food and travel expertise.Their Global Traveler Research Program is the most comprehensivemulti layered piece of research ever undertaken in the travelmarketplace and designed to understand the needs, habits andbehaviors of the traveling consumer. SSP's brand and conceptstrategy is driven by their unique ability to combine consumerinsights with their own specialist operations experience in travel.SSP's location development model identifies best fit brands andhelps them expertly craft tailored brand portfolios for eachairport.
Named "Best Airport Retailer" for the past 13 consecutive years byAirport Revenue News, and "Retailer with the Highest Regard forCustomer Service" for 12 years, The Paradies Shops was establishedin 1960. A family-owned business, The Paradies Shops operates morethan 450 stores in over 70 airports across the United States andCanada. With extensive experience in operating both local andnational brands, to include CNBC News, PGA TOUR Shops, BrooksBrothers, Brighton Collectibles, Harley-Davidson, and The New YorkTimes Bookstores, The Paradies Shops maintains a substantialpresence as one of the largest airport retailers. Additionally, TheParadies Shops operates several hotel properties and the retailprogram for the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium,located in Atlanta.
Winnipeg Airports Authority is a non-share capital corporationresponsible for the management and operation of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. Allsurplus revenue over expenses is reinvested by WAA back into thecommunity, primarily through airport development projects. WAA isself sufficient with taxpayers not directly involved in financingairport site redevelopment which is being paid through AirportImprovement Fees (AIF).
Winnipeg Airports Authority serves our region by providing value toour customers and community. A source of pride for our community,we strive to be a leader in its growth and development.
Christine Alongi, Director, Communications & Public Affairs,Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc, 24 Hour Media Line: (204)992-2791, www.waa.ca; Bobbi Passavanti, Managing Director -Marketing & Communications, The Paradies Shops, (404) 494-3428office, (404) 307-3860 mobile, www.theparadiesshops.com; DarleenNascimento, Communications & PR Manager, SSP America, The FoodTravel Experts, Direct (703) 723-5418, Mobile (703) 462-4699,www.foodtravelexperts.com
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