For this month’s Market Profile, The Shelby Report of the Southeast visited with Donny Rouse, the third-generation CEO of Rouses Markets, to talk about the company’s newest location in Lafayette and its strategic expansion in its home state of Louisiana, where it has 53 stores.
What can you tell us about your newest store in Lafayette Parish and how it fits into your growth strategy?
Our latest store at 1810 Camellia Blvd. in Lafayette Parish opened in early 2024, making it our fourth in Lafayette, the fastest-growing parish in Louisiana last year.
It is a great example of how we are expanding in areas where we see strong potential and customer demand…