KEY TAKEAWAYS: Coach opens its first full-price Louisiana store at Lakeside Shopping Center. Boutique features handbags, leather goods, ready-to-wear, and seasonal collections. Location in Dillard’s wing enhances Lakeside’s status as a premier shopping destination. Store offers a New York- inspired, elevated in-store luxury experience.   Luxury fashion brand Coach has opened its first full-price retail store in Louisiana, now welcoming shoppers at the Lakeside Shopping Center. The boutique, located in the Dillard’s wing across from Vuori, offers handbags, leather goods, ready-to-wear clothing, and accessories. The opening provides Louisiana shoppers access to the brand’s latest seasonal collections and signature styles in a standalone store environment. It also marks a notable expansion for the Metairie mall, reinforcing its position as a premier shopping destination in the region. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach to Lakeside Shopping Center,” said Lisa Manzella, general manager of the center. “As the only full-price Coach store in Louisiana, this opening further strengthens Lakeside’s position as the premier shopping destination in the state. Coach is an iconic global brand synonymous with craftsmanship and timeless style, and we are proud to bring this exciting addition to our shoppers and the greater New Orleans community.” Lakeside Shopping Center, celebrating more than 65 years in business, is the largest shopping destination in Louisiana. The 1.2 million-square-foot mall houses over 100 stores, including major anchors Dillard’s, Macy’s, and J.C. Penney, and offers a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment experiences for visitors across the Gulf Coast region. The Coach store is now open daily, providing shoppers with an elevated, New York-inspired in-store experience. ...read more read less