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December 23, 2009                                     Jill Nidiffer 404.494.3439

The Paradies Shops Named to “Best Places to Work” List in Phoenix!

Atlanta, GA – December 23, 2009 – The Paradies Shops has been named as one of Phoenix Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” in 2009 for its stores at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Paradies Shops was the only retailer to be honored at the ceremony, which recognizes companies throughout Arizona in five different size categories.

Recognized in the Midsize Company Category, The Paradies Shops at Sky Harbor places a premium on family culture by creating an environment where ideas are shared at all levels. Employees provide input on everything from store displays to the types of merchandise sold, always with the goal of offering first class customer service.

“At The Paradies Shops, we take tremendous pride in the company’s family culture and mission statement to exceed the expectations of the traveling public and the airports we serve,” said Gregg Paradies, President and CEO. “Being recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as a “ Best Place to Work” is an extraordinary achievement and I want to thank all our Phoenix team members for their commitment to award-winning customer service, especially in these challenging times.”