Operational since 1960, The Paradies Shops is a family-owned company that operates more than 500 retail stores in over 70 airports and hotels throughout the United States and Canada. Its stores offer a variety of merchandise, such as such as apparel, instructional books, magazines, watches, jewelries, belts, eyewear, memorabilia and gifts. The company represents various local and national brands, including the Brooks Brothers, Brighton, Dunkin' Donuts, LACOSTE and Harley-Davidson. The Paradies Shops stores also include The New York Times bookstores and Explore! stores. With annual sales revenue of nearly $400 million, the company employs more than 3,000 staff members. It provides community support services that include scholarship and internship programs.