Rouses Markets is set to open a new 47,694-square-foot flagship store at 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette, marking its first location in St. Bernard Parish. The redevelopment will revitalize the long-vacant site of Big Lots and Sav-A-Lot, bringing significant changes to the retail landscape along Judge Perez Drive.
City and county officials, along with Rouses Markets, confirmed this project on June 2, 2026. The store is expected to open in the second quarter of 2027. This will be Rouses’ 77th store and will include specialty departments such as a butcher shop, seafood market, bakery, and prepared-food offerings. The plan involves resurfacing the parking lot and updating the store’s infrastructure.
The introduction of Rouses Markets is anticipated to have a substantial economic impact by driving job opportunities and increasing tax revenue. The project will reuse existing footprints, updating the space without disclosing details on hiring numbers or the specifics of lease and ownership.
Rouses Markets’ entry into this new parish signifies growing investor confidence in suburban New Orleans retail corridors. The development is likely to boost foot traffic and attract other regional operators to reconsider underperforming centers along Judge Perez Drive.
As the opening date approaches, further details on construction timelines and hiring will be announced, drawing the interest of local brokers and developers. The redevelopment offers potential leasing opportunities and work for contractors involved in upgrades to parking and utilities.
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