Experience the energy behind Lakeside Shopping Center
This dynamic overview highlights the scale, quality, and continued evolution of one of the Gulf Coast’s premier retail destinations. Anchored by a strong department store lineup and a carefully curated mix of best-in-class retailers, Lakeside delivers a high-quality merchandising strategy that continues to resonate with today’s consumers.
Complemented by a growing collection of dining and lifestyle offerings, the center creates a vibrant, all-day destination that drives traffic, increases dwell time, and fosters meaningful customer engagement.
Watch the video to see how Lakeside continues to build momentum, attract top-performing brands, and offer a compelling opportunity for retailers looking to expand across the Gulf South region.
We are a 1.2 Million SF Super Regional Center
with a reputation for bringing first-to-market retailers to the gulf south region.
Why New Orleans?
1: New Orleans is a singular market where residents share an unparalleled camaraderie fueled by a strong sense of community, the city’s French, Creole and Spanish heritage, signature cuisine, and a year-round celebratory atmosphere. Let the good times roll!
2: We are rated one of the World’s Greatest Places — Time Magazine, 2021
3. No. 1 New Orleans "World's Best Cities for Food" — Timeout.com, 2025
4. We are No. 1 for the Decade for Economic Development Wins in the South — SB&D, 2018
5. New Orleans Top 12 Destinations in the World — Forbes Travel Guide, 2025
6. We are the No. 1 City in America for Growth in International Tourists — US Dept. of Commerce, 2019
7. We were named the No. 3 Fastest Growing Airport in America in 2022 (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport)
8. 19.75 million tourists visited New Orleans in 2024 alone
9. We are home to the largest port complex in the Western Hemisphere. Its location on the Mississippi River, combined with robust
rail, air, and highway infrastructure, provides unmatched access to the region.
A Regional Appeal
Lakeside Shopping Center draws visitors from across the Gulf Coast—traveling from as far west as Lake Charles and as far east as Pensacola. A curated collection of regional exclusives, including Apple, Alo, Arhaus, Vuori, Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware, Abercrombie & Fitch, and LEGO, attracts a diverse mix of shoppers both locally and from across the region. This broad appeal is reflected in Lakeside’s expansive trade area. While most super-regional malls draw from an approximate 25-mile radius, Lakeside captures an extended 60-mile customer base—reaching deep across the Gulf Coast. This represents the broader market where guests live, work, and regularly engage in shopping and dining.
Remembering Katrina: The Feils’ Commitment to New Orleans
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, this video reflects on a defining moment in New Orleans’ history and the resilience that followed. It highlights the Feils’ long-standing commitment to the city—standing alongside the community through recovery, reinvestment, and growth. Through reflection and forward-looking perspective, the story underscores not just what was rebuilt, but the enduring relationships and belief in New Orleans that continue to shape its future.
the most attractive shopper demographics
in the New Orleans market:
Average HHI is 14% higher than the market average
33% more likely to have a college degree versus the market average
10 miles average distance traveled to Lakeside Shopping Center by local shoppers
58% of shoppers live within 30 miles of the property
84 minutes average length of visit
