NEW ORLEANS — Hamstrung by a lack of electricity, retailers here were trying to get ready for business Thursday as more of the city repopulated after officials allowed residents to return in Hurricane Gustav’s wake.
Many evacuees returned despite officials’ warnings that residents would encounter diminished water and other services of the various parishes.
Nevertheless, retailers that had power were making plans to reopen Friday. As soon as she reconfirmed her store had power, Debbie Friedman, owner of the 2,500-square-foot Total Woman, an upscale boutique with contemporary designer ready-to-wear on Magazine Street, said she began making...
New Orleans Retailers Return
New Orleans Retailers Return
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Posted Friday September 05, 2008
From WWD Issue 09/05/2008
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