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Stoney Clover Lane has closed its New Orleans location at 3938 Magazine Street permanently, as of August 31. The customizable travel accessories brand, founded by sisters Kendall and Libby Glazer in 2009, has faced challenges in the evolving retail landscape. This closure adds to the trend of businesses shutting down on Magazine Street, while new retail options emerge in the area. Stoney Clover Lane continues to operate successfully in six other U.S. locations, maintaining its commitment to personalization and customer expression.
New Orleans – Stoney Clover Lane, known for its customizable travel accessories, has permanently closed its storefront in New Orleans, with the last day of operations occurring on August 31, 2025. Located at 3938 Magazine Street, the store has been part of the local retail landscape since it opened in spring 2021.
The closure of this boutique adds to the recent trend of changes along Magazine Street, a popular shopping destination that has seen several businesses shut their doors, including other retail establishments like Nadeau and Kiehl’s. This series of closures reflects ongoing shifts in consumer habits and the retail market in the area.
Founded in 2009 by sisters Kendall and Libby Glazer, both graduates of Tulane University, Stoney Clover Lane has made a name for itself in the travel accessory space. The brand specializes in a wide range of products, including travel bags and accessories that can be personalized with patches, monograms, and various designs. Stoney Clover Lane has successfully collaborated with high-profile companies such as Disney, Hello Kitty, and Parke, expanding its reach and visibility in the market.
Even with the closure of its New Orleans location, Stoney Clover Lane continues to operate six other storefronts across the United States, including popular locations in Nashville and New York City’s West Village. The decision to close the New Orleans outlet reflects not only a strategic business decision for the brand but also the changing dynamics of the retail landscape in the area.
The loss of Stoney Clover Lane adds to the evolving corridor of high-end retail between Napoleon Avenue and Louisiana Avenue on Magazine Street, which has become a focal point for shoppers. While some long-standing businesses are closing, the corridor is also seeing new options emerge, such as the recently announced opening of Reformation, a Los Angeles-based clothing brand’s first store in New Orleans, scheduled for fall 2025. This reflects a revitalization effort for the area as it adapts to new retail trends and consumer demands.
As Stoney Clover Lane departs from the neighborhood, it leaves behind a commitment to customization and personal expression through travel accessories, a niche that has fostered dedication among its customers. The brand’s legacy continues in its existing stores, where fans of their customizable products can still find their favorite items.
The New Orleans retail scene remains in flux, as the city grapples with changing economic conditions, affecting both local shoppers and businesses alike. The closures and openings illustrate a larger narrative about how shopping habits and consumer preferences are changing, prompting a reevaluation of business strategies across the city.
While Stoney Clover Lane’s New Orleans storefront has ceased operations, the area continues to attract new brands and adapt to the shifting retail environment, marking a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of Magazine Street.
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