The Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain is no longer a quiet alternative to the New Orleans metro—it's rapidly becoming a commercial force of its own. With population growth, infrastructure improvements, and shifting development priorities, national retailers are taking notice—and planting their flags.
At SRSA Real Estate, we’ve seen this transformation firsthand. Earlier this year, we were proud to represent Floor & Decor in their successful launch of a new 75,000+ square foot location in Covington. This marks a significant milestone not only for our client, but also for the trajectory of retail development in the region. The store officially opened in January 2025 and is already drawing strong consumer traffic and commercial interest from surrounding areas.
This surge in activity isn’t isolated. Just a few months earlier, Costco opened its doors in Covington, marking its fourth location in Louisiana and validating the region’s growing draw for national retail players.
Our team has long recognized the Northshore’s potential. We've spent years building strong partnerships with landlords and property owners across the area, closely tracking the region’s steady growth. Now, with national retailers making major moves, the momentum confirms what we’ve always known: the time to invest, expand, and establish a presence on the Northshore is now.
As we noted in our recent insights on retail in Louisiana, access to distribution, the availability of developable land, and shifting consumer patterns are driving more retailers to explore suburban and exurban markets like Covington and Mandeville. These markets offer the space, traffic, and demographics that support long-term success.
The Northshore is rising—and SRSA Real Estate is proud to be part of the momentum. Explore our available Northshore listings and connect with our expert retail team for tenant representation and site selection services. We’re here to help you find the right location and the right strategy for long-term success.
