Glue Clothing Exchange to Close October 31
The longtime Oak Street vintage shop will close its doors after two decades of business.
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New Orleans Openings and Closings News
In New Orleans, openings and closings news means new business launches, retail expansion, company shutterings and storefront changes. Reporting takes in new locations, long-standing businesses and the commercial shifts across the city.
Recent news
October 30, 2026
New Orleans Opens Second Round of Business GrantsLocal businesses impacted by Decatur Street construction can now apply for grants up to $2,500.
October 21, 2026
Aligné Studios to Open in New Orleans on November 7The new Lagree Method fitness facility will host a grand opening ahead of its official class start date.
October 16, 2026
Mignon Faget to Open New Orleans Gallery on October 30The local jeweler will relocate from its long-time Magazine Street home to a new space across the road.
October 16, 2026
Casa Molina Opens New Cigar Shop in New OrleansThe Baton Rouge-based retailer is establishing a new manufacturing presence on the Uptown Mardi Gras parade route.
October 15, 2026
Tecovas Opens New Magazine Street Store in New OrleansThe westernwear retailer has expanded its footprint with a new 3,000-square-foot location on Magazine Street.
October 14, 2026
Morelia Gourmet Paletas Will Open New Orleans StoreThe handcrafted popsicle shop is launching its first Louisiana location on Magazine Street this October.
October 6, 2026
Student Launched Mobile Clothing Boutique in 2025A New Orleans student converted a bus into a unique mobile retail experience.
October 6, 2026
PJ's Coffee Returned to Original NeighborhoodThe brand has opened a new coffee shop on Maple Street just one block from its 1978 original location.
October 4, 2026
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Reopened for ToursNew Orleans landmark has reopened following a seven-year closure for restoration and repairs.
October 1, 2026
New Orleans Modern Dentistry Opened on Tulane AvenueThe 3,000-square-foot dental office has officially launched in a redeveloped site on Tulane Avenue.
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This section follows new business launches, retail expansion, company shutterings and local storefront shifts. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality plays a significant role in how storefronts cycle through locations, with tourism patterns dictating much of the turnover in certain corridors. Development incentives and zoning changes often dictate which businesses take hold in a space and which ones depart.