A well-known luxury fashion brand has expanded its presence in Louisiana with the opening of a new retail location at one of the state’s busiest shopping malls. The brand’s latest store brings its full range of products to shoppers in the New Orleans area and marks a significant milestone for the mall hosting the new location.
The new store opening reflects the continued growth of retail activity at the shopping center, which has added several new brands in recent months despite a nationwide slowdown in many malls.
Coach Opens New Store at Lakeside Shopping Center
Luxury fashion brand Coach has officially opened a new retail store at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana.
The announcement was made by the mall in a news release on Friday.
The new store is located in the Dillard’s wing of the shopping center, directly across from the Vuori store that opened last fall.
According to mall officials, the location will operate daily during standard mall hours.
Only Full-Price Coach Store in Louisiana
The new Metairie location is especially notable because it is the only full-price Coach retail store in Louisiana.
This means customers will be able to shop the brand’s newest and complete collections rather than outlet merchandise.
Shoppers visiting the store will find:
- Signature Coach handbags
- Small leather goods
- Clothing and fashion accessories
- Seasonal and new collections
Mall leaders say the opening strengthens Lakeside Shopping Center’s reputation as a leading retail destination in the state.
Mall Leadership Welcomes the Luxury Brand
Lisa Manzella, the general manager of Lakeside Shopping Center, highlighted the importance of the new store.
She said the opening helps reinforce the mall’s position as one of the top shopping destinations in Louisiana.
Having the state’s only full-price Coach location is expected to attract shoppers from across the region.
Coach Still Operates Two Outlet Stores in Louisiana
Although the Metairie store is the brand’s only full-price location in the state, Coach continues to operate outlet stores elsewhere in Louisiana.
These include:
- Riverwalk Outlets in New Orleans
- Tanger Outlets in Gonzales
Outlet stores typically offer discounted merchandise and past-season items, while the new Lakeside location focuses on current collections.
Lakeside Shopping Center Continues Retail Expansion
Lakeside Shopping Center has seen strong retail activity in recent months, even as many malls across the country struggle with declining foot traffic.
Several new stores have opened at the mall since last fall, including:
- Vuori
- Anthropologie
- Rowan
- Garage
Additional openings are also planned for the near future.
More New Stores and Restaurants Coming Soon
The mall’s expansion is expected to continue throughout the year.
Upcoming additions include:
- Gorjana, a California-based jewelry brand scheduled to open this summer
- Chicken Salad Chick, a restaurant that will open in the food court
These new businesses are expected to bring more shopping and dining options to visitors.
Overview of Recent Additions at Lakeside Shopping Center
| Category | New or Upcoming Businesses |
|---|---|
| Luxury Retail | Coach |
| Activewear | Vuori |
| Apparel | Anthropologie, Garage |
| Jewelry | Rowan |
| Upcoming Jewelry Store | Gorjana |
| Food Court Addition | Chicken Salad Chick |
