Atlanta Beltline Market, Atlanta Influences Everything and The Village Retail Officially Open in Concourse B
ATLANTA (April 23, 2026) – Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American travel retailer and restaurateur, is bringing the spirit of Atlanta to life at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with the opening of three new retail concepts in Concourse B: Atlanta Beltline Market, Atlanta Influences Everything and The Village Retail. The openings debuted under the theme “Made in Atlanta. Found at ATL.”
Together, the concepts showcase the city’s culture, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, offering travelers a curated experience rooted in local makers and meaningful connections. Each store delivers a distinct expression 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.
“This is about making sure Hartsfield-Jackson looks like the city it serves,” said Airport General Manager Ricky Smith. “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 businesses, and good for the millions of travelers who move through ATL every year.”
“We’re incredibly proud to bring these three concepts to our hometown airport,” said Gregg Paradies, CEO of Paradies Lagardère. “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.”
Atlanta Influences Everything brings its iconic, fashion-forward perspective to Concourse B with a collection of exclusive apparel—including T-shirts, hats, fleece, jackets and totes—each piece a reflection of the city’s unmistakable influence on culture and style.
The Village Retail extends its mission of advancing Black-owned businesses into the airport through a curated assortment of apparel and products from local brands such as Hairbrella, Brain Love, and Love Ground Candle Co., celebrating Atlanta’s entrepreneurial energy and the richness of its creative community.
Atlanta Beltline Market draws inspiration from the Atlanta Beltline, capturing the energy of the city’s interconnected neighborhoods and creative spirit through a locally-inspired retail experience featuring travel essentials and gifts from Southern Straws, Grady Baby, Gold Lion Farms, and more.
“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. Through our partnership with Paradies Lagardère, 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,” said Lakeysha Hallmon, CEO of The Village Retail.
“As beneficiaries of how the late Maynard Jackson served Atlanta, AIE was built in service of this city, so being in the world’s busiest airport is a full-circle moment for us. It’s not just a milestone for our brand; it’s a win for Atlanta’s small businesses, creatives, and the community we’ve been showing up for over the past decade,” said Tory Edwards, Head of Operations and Content for Atlanta Influences Everything. “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 Atlanta Beltline has always been about connecting people, places and opportunity,” said Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc. “Atlanta Beltline Market extends that mission in a powerful new 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.”
The new openings further enhance the airport’s commitment to delivering locally inspired concepts, giving travelers a meaningful way to engage with Atlanta’s culture before takeoff.
About Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur that generates over $1.7 billion in annual sales from more than 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America. Specializing in three airport concessions areas – Travel Essentials, Specialty Retail and Dining with expertise in international, national, and local brands – Paradies Lagardère’s commitment to exceptional customer service, superior design and award-winning retail and restaurant operations has earned the company numerous accolades, including Best Overall Retailer for the 29th consecutive year, Best Overall Restaurateur and Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service by Airport Experience® News. For more information, visit paradieslagardere.com.