Restaurants & Retail

Free People eyeing Perkins Rowe location

The Philadelphia-based retailer on Wednesday applied for an expedited commercial plan review permit, seeking a “tenant improvement commercial retail project” for the roughly 2,900-square-foot corner shell suite next to Frock Candy.

Where to shop local for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, 225 magazine has come up with a...

Pandemic shakes up $73B wedding industry

While the pandemic has led to a flurry of engagements, it also has put...

Electric Depot’s progress hurt by COVID-19, but projected to pick up in 2021

Amid the pandemic, Electric Depot—originally touted as a catalyst for Mid City’s redevelopment—has been slower to take off than anticipated. However, activity could potentially be on the upswing.

Stephen Hightower to open new restaurant in former Bistro Byronz location

Stephen Hightower is planning a new restaurant for the former Bistro Byronz space on...

How shifting to Amazon, Etsy helped some retailers bounce back

As sales vanished amid the pandemic, many retailers shifted to Amazon and Etsy to...
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B-Unlimited opening first Baton Rouge location near Perkins Road overpass

B-Unlimited, a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based company that manufactures, distributes and retails custom apparel with collegiate...

Baton Rouge education specialist launches artisan cotton candy business 

Whitney Presley is a graduate student at LSU pursuing a Ph.D. in educational leadership,...

Bicycle shop moving into Goodwood Village Shopping Center

A bicycle shop is moving into the Goodwood Village Shopping Center on Jefferson Highway.

Carvana launches Louisiana auto sales

Online auto retailer Carvana today announced its Louisiana debut, offering as-soon-as-next-day touchless home delivery...