Established in 1960, The Paradies Shops is a family-owned business that operates more than 450 stores in over 60 airports and hotels throughout the United States and Canada. The company employees a work force of more than 3,200 employees and offers merchandise, gift items, golf books, DVDs and news publications. The Paradies Shops operates various stores, including ACC Shops, Big Ten Conference, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Drugs & More and Retail Court. The company has been named best airport retailer for nearly 10 consecutive years by Airport Revenue News. It additionally supports several community events and organizations and breast cancer awareness programs. The Paradies Shops maintains a location in Louisville, Ky.