tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028753244746628643.post6653664521136338995..comments2024-03-27T02:22:35.327-05:00Comments on The Louisiana and Texas Retail Blogspot: The rebirth of the Riverwalk Mall New Orleans Louisiana Part 2Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028753244746628643.post-31686340974815517952014-07-16T17:36:54.739-05:002014-07-16T17:36:54.739-05:00Jamie, I would like to add the Esplanade photos yo...Jamie, I would like to add the Esplanade photos you have to a future Esplanade post. Email me with your new email address at southernmalls@gmail.com<br />Thanksjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642257521152353045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028753244746628643.post-71868012052109650202014-06-17T18:03:40.781-05:002014-06-17T18:03:40.781-05:00I was about to mention something about the Esplana...I was about to mention something about the Esplanade before looking at the end of your comment. Has that mall really taken a nosedive recently? I read earlier today about how the government officials in Kenner are publicly trying to get people to shop at the mall along with the mall manager. It looks like the Riverwalk will hurt the Esplanade's chances of renewal unless major investments are made to change the mall. On my last visit to the Esplanade in 2012 it seemed like the mall was hurting especially near the Dillard's outlet store. I am planning on visiting New Orleans before the end of the year so I will make sure to check out the Riverwalk and Esplanade, thank you for the update. jehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642257521152353045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028753244746628643.post-82600081633608463302014-06-08T12:12:20.601-05:002014-06-08T12:12:20.601-05:00I went to Riverwalk (now officially called The Out...I went to Riverwalk (now officially called The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk) the day after Memorial Day, and a few days after the grand reopening on May 22 and was really impressed! It was like a brand new mall and such a big improvement over the old Riverwalk that was dark and dreary, and frankly depressing on my last visit. There is a bright and soft color scheme that gave it a very energetic vibe, if somewhat a generic look, but definitely a much needed breath of life that was needed. With just a handful of the old stores, all others were brand new outlets stores (except for Forever 21) and include new stores to the New Orleans market like Neiman Marcus Last Call, Puma, Tommy Bahama and Lucky Brand. Gap Outlet is in the same location where the previous Gap “retail” store was. There will also be country singer Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar and Grill" opening soon. The food court has new choices, and 2 new Louisiana based eateries, Izzo’s Illegal Burrito and Raising Canes Chicken Fingers. Having all the latest stores and brands made it seem even more hip. The rebuilt Riverwalk outlet center should keep shoppers coming even after the initial "newness" wears off, and make an excellent companion to the upscale Shops at Canal Place. <br />It would be great if Simon Property Group could do something similar to the dying Esplanade Mall in Kenner. Before this change at Riverwalk, it was just like Esplanade Mall is now, dreary and depressing, and worst of all, empty store fronts.<br /><br />JamieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com