North America’s Paradies Lagardère has been named Best Overall Retailer at the Airport Experience News AXN Awards – for the 25th year.
The company was also named Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service, and Best Brand Restaurateur for Chick-fil-A, a first for its Dining Division. The AXN Awards recognize airport concessionaires and restaurateurs that exemplify exceptional standards and excellence.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as Best Overall Retailer for the 25th consecutive year,” said Gregg Paradies, president and CEO, Paradies Lagardère. “To be recognized as the Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service means the world to us because offering first-class service is our number one priority each and every day.”



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