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Wherever did you hear that Traders Joe was coming to Greenville?
I can't even imagine it.
Greenville has a 55,000 square foot Whole Foods and you can't imagine Trader Joes coming? Whole Foods is kind of the pinnacle of grocery shopping, once you have them, it is very easy to see Trader Joe's entering the market.
Not to mention Earth Fare and Fresh Market. Greenville is a strong food market.
I would do a dance of happiness if Trader Joes came, as would many of my friends. It's nice to know that enough people are concerned with the quality of their food to support Whole Foods, Earthfare, Fresh Market and possibly Trader Joes. The more people start reading labels, doing research and becoming willing to spend a little more on high-quality stuff, the more the market will expand, improving selection and, eventually, causing prices of organics, etc. to decrease.
A move to the SC/Upstate area would seem like a logical move for Trader Joes. There are 6 stores in NC, 6 in GA and 1 in TN. The obvious next expansion step would be SC.
Looking at their website and their emphasis on healthier food, I would shop there instead of Wal-Mart or Ingles (my current stores). I'm looking into improving the food my family eats, but I feel that Whole Foods, Fresh Market is still over priced.
Trader Joes shows that they can offer good food, for a reasonable price.
A move to the SC/Upstate area would seem like a logical move for Trader Joes. There are 6 stores in NC, 6 in GA and 1 in TN. The obvious next expansion step would be SC.
Looking at their website and their emphasis on healthier food, I would shop there instead of Wal-Mart or Ingles (my current stores). I'm looking into improving the food my family eats, but I feel that Whole Foods, Fresh Market is still over priced.
Trader Joes shows that they can offer good food, for a reasonable price.
If they pledge to source as many fresh products locally as they can (like Whole Foods), that would be a nice little boost to local organic farms/dairies, etc.
I've had several converstaions with TJ's corporate. They don't generally go into any city that has less than a 1M pop. and surrounded by a densly populated area, plus they prefer a more upscale setting. This is why the only midwestern cities that have TJ stores are in Chicago and St. Louis. Manager entry level is $80k with a business degree. The St. Louis stores get daily shipments Mon-Sun every day the store is open. I drive 300 miles to shop TJ.
I've had several converstaions with TJ's corporate. They don't generally go into any city that has less than a 1M pop. and surrounded by a densly populated area, plus they prefer a more upscale setting. This is why the only midwestern cities that have TJ stores are in Chicago and St. Louis. Manager entry level is $80k with a business degree. The St. Louis stores get daily shipments Mon-Sun every day the store is open. I drive 300 miles to shop TJ.
There are stores in SE Michigan as well as IN and Ohio. Usually, that is considered part of the midwest. I don't think the stores in NC fit into the 1M category either.
I've had several converstaions with TJ's corporate. They don't generally go into any city that has less than a 1M pop. and surrounded by a densly populated area, plus they prefer a more upscale setting. This is why the only midwestern cities that have TJ stores are in Chicago and St. Louis. Manager entry level is $80k with a business degree. The St. Louis stores get daily shipments Mon-Sun every day the store is open. I drive 300 miles to shop TJ.
Ummm...Madison, Wisconsin has one. I should know seeing how i've been to it.
Not exactly. Their locations tend to be less upscale than Whole Foods (of which Greenville has one). They like to be in a densely populated area, good demographics and prefer street frontage. Magnolia Park fits those three criteria and it will be moderately upscale.
I've had several converstaions with TJ's corporate. They don't generally go into any city that has less than a 1M pop. and surrounded by a densly populated area, plus they prefer a more upscale setting. This is why the only midwestern cities that have TJ stores are in Chicago and St. Louis. Manager entry level is $80k with a business degree. The St. Louis stores get daily shipments Mon-Sun every day the store is open. I drive 300 miles to shop TJ.
Everything you wrote in this post is completely wrong; everything. Driving 300 miles to shop @ Trader Joes; really, really wrong; and this is coming from someone who use to go there at least 3 times a week. They'll be here, as soon as the economy picks up.
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