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oliviashanks t1_j2lzyuv wrote

We don't have a Trader Joe's because Springfield doesn't have enough people with advanced degrees or expensive houses.

This article is about a different city, but it explains what they look for in a new market. https://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-why-trader-joes-hasnt-opened-lehigh-valley-store-20190828-7icd2wpj25ezblyaci6ocoxsy4-story.html

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caleeksu t1_j2nrzwb wrote

I’ve lived in Northwest Arkansas for the last year, and it’s bougie AF and still doesn’t have one. Hoping that changes soon.

Having a Costco helps Springfield in the TJ’s department tho, bc they look at similar demographics. There’s also a TJ’s in Little Rock, and I’m curious about their distribution path as noted in the article. Wonder if there’s some sort of central location between NWA, Springfield and Little Rock that makes sense, or if however Tulsa/KC gets distro would support.

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