METAIRIE, La. — Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie has announced several new retail tenants, store renovations and relocations planned for 2026 as part of its ongoing leasing and redevelopment activity.
“Years ago, we were asking retailers to consider Lakeside for their first store in the New Orleans market. Today, many brands are choosing Lakeside for their first location in the entire Gulf South,” said Tricia Phillpott, Regional Director of Retail Leasing for The Feil Organization. “It’s a reflection of how the center has grown into a true regional destination and why we remain so optimistic about Lakeside’s future.”
Retailers today have more insight into customer demographics and travel patterns, allowing brands to make more strategic decisions about store locations. As off-price retail and e-commerce have grown, some retailers have reduced the number of locations they operate within individual markets. Instead, they may focus on larger regional retail centers that draw shoppers from a wider area. Lakeside Shopping Center management said the center continues to position itself as one of those destinations…