
Today marks twenty years since Hurricane Katrina. It was an event that reshaped our city, our people, and our retail corridors. In this month’s Attention to Retail, Partner and Director of Retail Kirsten Early shares her personal perspective on Katrina’s lasting impact and the lessons that continue to guide retail in New Orleans today.
This issue also covers:
• Momentum on Magazine Street, including an exciting new listing
• SRSA’s sponsorship of Tulane University Athletics
• Dutch Bros Coffee entering the New Orleans market
• New leasing activity at Algiers Plaza
The resilience of our city and its businesses over the past twenty years is a story worth reflecting on, and one that makes us confident about the future of retail in New Orleans. Read the full August edition and subscribe for future issues: August 2025