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Monday, March 3rd, 2025
 
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Some (potentially) big-time retail bragging rights

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana business editor​ ​ ​

Where in the U.S. can you visit a Buc-ee’s and a Trader Joe’s all in the same area?

If things go according to plan, Lafayette would be one of three to have that level of retail bragging rights. That’s a unique retail territory to be in — one of three cities to have both popular American retail brands close enough that you could visit both on your lunch break, online listings show.

My story has more on the deal to land Buc-ee's and what is basically a race to see which city -- Lafayette or Ruston -- will claim the title of home of the first Buc-ee's in Louisiana. 

You can check my story here. 

Have a good day and thanks for reading. 

 
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