“Engaging and diverse”: Paradies Lagardère opens four stores at Vancouver domestic terminal

CANADA. Paradies Lagardère has opened four retail outlets at Vancouver International Airport’s domestic terminal post-security: Lolë, Brooks Brothers, Coastal News and Sea to Sky Marketplace.

The four units build on Paradies Lagardère’s presence in Vancouver. The company runs 24 stores ranging from newsstands to apparel, gifts, confectionery and souvenirs.

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Marking the moment (l-r): Paradies Lagardère at YVR General Manager Mark Fordy; Vancouver International Vice President of Business Development Scott Norris; Vancouver International Director of Commercial Services Susan Stiene and Paradies Lagardère Executive Vice President Gerry Savaria

“YVR is always looking to provide exceptional customer experiences and a big part of that is offering an engaging and diverse retail options,” said Vancouver Airport Authority Vice President, Commercial Development Scott Norris. “We hope these new offerings will give [passengers] a reason to arrive earlier and get their shopping done prior to flying out.”

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Open day: Paradies Lagardère Executive Vice President Gerry Savaria (speaking) hails the expansion of the retailer’s portfolio, with Vancouver Airport Authority Vice President, Commercial Development Scott Norris (left of picture)

“We’re thrilled and appreciative to grow our partnership with Vancouver International Airport, and debut Lolë, Brooks Brothers, Coastal News and Sea to Sky Marketplace to travellers,” said Paradies Lagardère Executive Vice President Gerry Savaria. “Paradies Lagardère seeks to contribute to the enticing and comprehensive shopping environment this airport gives travellers by providing them with exciting new retail options that complement the existing concessions programme.”

Lolë is described as an up-and-coming women’s lifestyle and active wear brand that is committed to sustainability, quality and community. Sea to Sky Marketplace offers west coast gifts and gourmet products and also features two shop-in-shops with Canadian anchor brands Herschel and Hudson’s Bay Company. Brooks Brothers offers casual and business clothing collections and accessories for men and women. Coastal News features travel essentials.

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