Hustler Hollywood Coming to Shreveport

A new business is coming to west Shreveport. But is it what the area needs?

Some folks are concerned the old IHOP restaurant on Financial Plaza is going to be a strip club. There is now a sign on the building that says "Hustler Hollywood".

Derrick Henderson is running for Shreveport City Council in District G and he says

"This is not the economic development that we want, deserve or need in Shreveport City Council District G. As your next councilman, I will fight for the development that we want and deserve."

Henderson notes this site is within site of Huntington High School.

But we did a little checking and found that "Hustler Hollywood" is not actually a strip club. It is a retail store that sells sex-related products.

Erin McCarty

The company's website says Hustler Hollywood is a leader in retail merchandise. The very first store was opened in 1998 in Hollywood on the Sunset Strip.

The company now has nearly 40 locations across the nation. They have stores in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The company website says they sell adult toys, erotic novelties, women's lingerie, movies and more.

Here Is How the Store Is Described:

The store's tasteful, bright and upscale design provides customers with a wide variety of merchandise to choose from. We provide the customer with a fun shopping experience where they can purchase women's and men's apparel, jewelry, lingerie, candle, and home products as well as an upscale selection of novelties.

Erin McCarty

A recent job posting for the store says:

"Are you eager to grow in a fun and dynamic work environment?" The sales associate job pays $12 an hour plus monthly sales bonuses.