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re: The I 20 Corridor is coming alive in North Louisiana.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:27 pm to Crappieman
Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:27 pm to Crappieman
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Meta Data center being built over in Richland parish.
Most of those jobs are temporary. Not complaining just stating a fact. The economic boom from the metacenter is great but it’s not going to transform north Louisiana on its own. However if it’s successful and the state and private companies see that ambitious projects can be successful in north Louisiana then maybe they invest more money and attract more projects to the area.
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Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:50 pm to REB BEER
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Heck I don’t even think Ruston has an Academy
We don’t, and this is one I don’t understand. I get not having a CostCo as small as Ruston is, but I visit several towns the size of Ruston or smaller with an Academy. Searcy, AR just opened one and it is almost the exact same population as Ruston. Poplar Bluff, MO is smaller and has one.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:55 pm to Demonbengal
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We don’t, and this is one I don’t understand
I agree, with the amount of hunting and fishing in the area I would imagine Ruston could support an Academy. But I’m sure they run analytics to determine where to open stores.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:01 pm to REB BEER
It’s the same old story. Companies will look and determine that Ruston is only 25 miles from West Monroe so they assume we will drive.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:10 pm to Demonbengal
quote:is that all? Either Tech or ULM should be a juco
Ruston is only 25 miles from West Monroe
And of course Grambling should be closed down
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:15 pm to Crappieman
Maybe next y'all can get a top golf
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:30 pm to FMtTXtiger
Ain't no Costco coming to Ruston. Geez.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:34 pm to b-rab2
quote:Why not? There's a Sam's Club. There's room for a Costco.
If a Costco came to North LA, it would be fantastic! I doubt they ever do though.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:35 pm to Demonbengal
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We don’t, and this is one I don’t understand. I get not having a CostCo as small as Ruston is, but I visit several towns the size of Ruston or smaller with an Academy. Searcy, AR just opened one and it is almost the exact same population as Ruston. Poplar Bluff, MO is smaller and has one.
We were supposed to get one cuz the town had plenty of people in the area but supposedly the fire department wasn’t up to their requirements cuz a lot of it was volunteer . That’s what the word in town was anyways
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:11 pm to Crappieman
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Go look at the one in Bastrop La. Its larger. It was supposedly mistakenly built using the plans for Bastrop Texas. Lol. Its huge.
True story
It's this extremely large and nice Walmart in the middle of a crippled town. Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:23 pm to REB BEER
All iit takes is a great deal with tax breaks by the city of Ruston and the police jury to land a Costco. They landed Bucee's.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:25 pm to b-rab2
Costco is a tad bit overrated, just a slightly better Sam’s.
If Costco cane to NorthLa, it would be Shreveport/Bossier first. Still surprised they don’t have one yet.
If Costco cane to NorthLa, it would be Shreveport/Bossier first. Still surprised they don’t have one yet.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:48 pm to Demonbengal
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Ruston is moving in the right direction as far as attracting business opportunities for our children
Delusional. Thinking Lincoln Parish and Ruston are ever going to get measurably better is like waiting on the loop in Baton Rouge. You still rely on Super 1 Foods and Walmart, just like 30 years ago.
Monroe was an upgrade from Ruston. Think about that.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:50 pm to LemmyLives
quote:What is better? Bigger?
Delusional. Thinking Lincoln Parish and Ruston are ever going to get measurably better is like waiting on the loop in Baton Rouge
I dissent from that view
Posted on 10/7/25 at 11:21 pm to RohanGonzales
quote:You can probably get boxers there without having to ask someone for a key for them too I bet. Unlike down here.
Ruston has the hugest Walmart I have ever seen.
This post was edited on 10/7/25 at 11:22 pm
Posted on 10/7/25 at 11:27 pm to Kafka
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What is better? Bigger?
Where can you build a successful life with at least a modicum of career choices that don't involve insurance or car sales? Who is making 6 figures in Lincoln parish that doesn't do one of those two things if they don't have tenure at Tech?
I didn't hate the place, but it's sub-middling on every front except pine trees. Monroe got "big business" call centers that paid $11 an hour, and called that a win. My standards for options are far higher than that, and Ruston has even fewer.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 10:44 am to ChatGPT of LA
metroplex is probably 500+
Posted on 10/8/25 at 12:05 pm to b-rab2
Lafayette metro is probably 445000.
Should be plenty big for a Costco to come in, especially in an area of increased heavy traffic flow, which draws attention and shopping to that area
Should be plenty big for a Costco to come in, especially in an area of increased heavy traffic flow, which draws attention and shopping to that area
Posted on 10/8/25 at 12:06 pm to b-rab2
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There is no official minimum population requirement for a Costco location, but a common guideline is a minimum of 200,000 to 250,000 people within a five-mile radius. However, this is only one of many factors the company considers when deciding where to build a new warehouse.
Demographic and economic criteria
High household income: Costco targets middle-to-upper-middle-income households. One real estate document specifies a median household income of at least $75,000. A 2025 analysis of Costco's strategy notes that the company thrives in "affluent suburban and diverse family segments".
Affluent customer base: More than half of Costco's customers are considered affluent, and a significant portion are high-income earners with over $125,000 in annual household income.
Suburban families: The target demographic consists of affluent suburban families. New locations are also being placed in growing family towns that have high population growth potential.
High employment: A 2023 analysis of Costco's strategy cites a need for approximately 225,000 jobs within the target market.
Location and site criteria
Available land: Costco needs a large parcel of land, typically 14 to 16 acres for a standard warehouse, to accommodate its building and extensive parking requirements. This makes suburban areas more attractive than dense city centers.
Proximity to highways: Easy access to major highways is crucial for both customers and distribution.
Strong traffic patterns: The site must have sufficient traffic to support the volume needed for a profitable warehouse.
Infrastructure: The location needs to have sufficient infrastructure to handle the increased traffic and other needs of the warehouse.
Other strategic considerations
Growth potential: Costco analyzes projected development growth, and is increasingly targeting markets with faster population growth, even if the current market size and employment levels are slightly lower than their historical averages.
Existing competition: The company assesses the local market for competitors like Sam's Club. If a region has high loyalty to another warehouse club, Costco may face too much competition.
Local support: Municipal and community backing, as well as public interest, also play a significant role in the site selection process.
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