Paradies Lagardère to bring 2 Dallas-area businesses to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in 2026

North American travel retailer and restaurateur Paradies Lagardère announced June 25 it will bring Lone Chimney Mercantile and Bluebonnet Exchange to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, according to a news release.

The details

Lone Chimney Mercantile is a family-run business offering Texas-inspired Americana gifts, local artisan goods and artwork. According to its website, Lone Chimney Mercantile has stores in Richardson and Dallas.

Bluebonnet Exchange will offer travel essentials, tech accessories and handmade gifts such as greeting cards, shirts and magnets from Whiski Design, a Dallas-based company, according to the news release.

What they’re saying

“These new opportunities allow us to do what we’re most passionate about, which is partnering with local artisans and entrepreneurs to create a genuine sense of place in each platform,” said Gregg Paradies, president and CEO of Paradies Lagardère in a news release.

What else?

Lone Chimney Mercantile will be located in Terminal D and plans to open in the second quarter of 2026. Bluebonnet Exchange will be located in the new C pier and is planned to be open by late 2026, according to a news release.