Regarded as one of the popular destinations for shoppers across America, Trader Joe’s has yet to penetrate some states. In a recent podcast aired on various platforms, the podcasters explained their criteria before opening a store. We look at the reasons why this grocery store can’t open an outlet near you.
A brief background on who is Trader Joe’s
As a crowd puller as far as customers or client base is concerned, Trader Joe’s is unique in terms of its offerings. According to reviews from pleased clients, the experience customers get at the store is just beyond their expectations.
TJ’s first opened its store in Pasadena, California back in 1967, the grocery and household retailer has grown and its footprint is scattered across many states in the US. While it has more than 500 shops, there is still a need to open new stores and this is clearly because of popular demand.
To briefly introduce this ever-growing store, TJ’s and its staff, are known for giving clients flawless customer experience and service. It serves unique products but above all, the prices are unbelievably low.
Why Trader Joe’s can’t open a store near you
With all the information above, some of the states will not have the privilege of doing their shopping at TJ’s. We explore the reasons why this is the case.
In a viral podcast hosted by Tara Miller and Matt Sloan titled Inside Trader Joe’s, the duo outlines all the details as to why some communities will not have such a store.
It is evident that the store doesn’t just look for trading in a big city but their mission is to have numbers, more customers.
Before opening a store, Tracy Anderson who is the senior vice president of real estate and construction at TJ’s, stated that they look at accessibility, visibility as well as where things are happening.
While TJ’s are open to the possibility of opening about 1000 stores in the near future, this doesn’t mean that there’s a store coming to your area.
How to get in touch with Trader Joe’s
For those who might want to reach out to Trader Joe’s hierarchy and looking to have a store in their neighbourhood, the store has an option to do so.
TJ’s offers a form known as a ‘Request a Trader Joe’s in My City’ – you can fill this form and leave the company to do the rest. However, this is not a guarantee that the company will entertain your pleas.
With unique specialities on offer and a highly rated customer service experience, this option is worth considering as more customers yearn for the popular frozen foods.
After checking several reviews from TJ’s delighted client base, it’s evident that there is a need for new stores. Some clients, per Trust Pilot, believe JT’s is an amazing store with fresh products.
At the same time, some people are impressed with the creativity of TJ’s staffers and many, it seems are seriously hooked with prices – some even go there to satisfy their addictions such as fresh cheese.
“I don’t believe in some comments about rude employees. My experience at Joe’s was always fantastic and super friendly,” said one impressed client.