According to a permit filing with the City of New Orleans, a new Foot Locker location is being planned for 714 Canal St. There Because there is currently a Foot Locker location at 732 Canal St. and a Kids’ Foot Locker at 738 Canal St., the permit filing appears to be for moving one or both locations to the new footprint. What Now New Orleans has reached out for more information.
The Foot Locker brand was officially acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2025 for $2.5 billion. The parent company has been looking to refresh Foot Locker locations by reducing the amount of inventory on display to create a more refined presentation. Foot locker also recently entered into a partnership with Nike to create The Crenshaw Rec, a recreation center concept that makes inspiration from the neighborhood surrounding each location.
