Last updated on September 26th, 2024
Rouses Markets celebrated its newest Mississippi store in Picayune with a grand opening Sept. 18, following a blessing by Pastor Darrell Worley and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Luke, local dignitaries and CEO Donny Rouse.
The 40,000-square-foot supermarket, located at 1701 Highway 43 North in the River Ridge Shopping Center, marks Rouses Markets’ fourth store in Mississippi. A fifth is set to open next month in Biloxi.
Rouses Markets bought the River Ridge Shopping Center in 2022.
“We’ve had loyal customers from Picayune and Pearl River County driving to Slidell to shop with us, and we wanted to bring them a store closer to home,” said Rouse on the decision to open the store.
The Picayune location employs 150 people in both full- and part-time positions and features a range of departments and services, including:
- Boar’s Head deli products served in the deli department;
- Largest beer selection in the area;
- Full-service seafood department, with in-house seafood boiling and fresh seafood delivered from the Gulf Coast and beyond;
- Butcher shop featuring in-house steaks, roasts and chops, along with a custom dry-aged beef locker that ages USDA Choice Angus Beef for at least 25 days, ensuring a premium steakhouse experience;
- Bakery offering Rouses Markets’ Gentilly and Doberge cakes, Mardi Gras king cakes, personalized cake decorating, fresh popcorn and cotton candy;
- Sushi, poke bowls and a Mongolian grill, offering fresh rice bowls, teriyaki and more;
- Chef-inspired ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat options for both individuals and families;
- Hot breakfast, lunch and dinner options, alongside hot soup and fresh salad bars;
- Full-service floral department for all occasions; and
- Convenient online shopping and curbside pickup for a seamless shopping experience.
Rouse, store director Amber Culver and the Rouses team welcomed customers to the new Picayune store, continuing the company’s tradition of top service, quality products, competitive prices and great value.
“We are dedicated to being both the best place to shop – and the best place to work,” Rouse said. “We’ve consistently been voted the Best Grocery Store on the Gulf Coast, which reflects not only the quality of our stores and the incredible people who make them run, but also our commitment to the communities we serve.”
Rouses Markets was recently named a Regional Top Workplace.
About Rouses
Rouses Markets is one of the top private companies and largest employers on the Gulf Coast. Donny Rouse is the third generation to lead the company, which was founded by his grandfather in 1960 with a single store in Houma, Louisiana. The company supports local food banks, pantries, charities, festivals and events throughout the region, consistently earning recognition for its commitment to community service and local engagement. Rouses Markets is also the official supermarket of the New Orleans Saints.
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