January 28, 2008
Trader Joe’s is Close to Signing Lease in Short Pump
One of the favorite topics among my friends is WHEN will Trader Joe’s ever come to Richmond? People are tired of driving to Northern Virginia, Raleigh, Newport News or farther to get their favorite treats from Trader Joe’s.
Finally, there is news, that a deal is close to being signed that will bring a Trader Joe’s store to Short Pump Station, which recently opened with a Petco.
For those of you who don’t know, Trader Joe’s specializes in bringing great products with lower prices. I think of the products as being similar to the Newman’s Own brand. The ingredients steer clear of high fructose corn syrup, and artificial flavors and preservatives and are often organic, but now always. On a recent trip to NOVA, I’m ashamed to say that after a case of my favorite wine and my kids favorite cookies (Joe Joe’s, and Candy Cane Joe Joe’s…think Oreo) I spent almost $250.
They even have a Trader Joe’s Fan website, their following is so strong.
Personally, some of my favorite products are the Thai chili lime cashews, creamy tomato soup in a box, mini cranberry biscotti and 3 Buck Chuck –otherwise known as Charles Shaw Trader Joe’s brand wine) with Sauvingnon Blanc and Shiraz as being the standouts. Yes it is really $3 in many states. It is $1.99 in California and about $3.99 here. I know this is whole ‘nother story…but really, it is good wine!
But at the 28th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition, a $1.99 bottle of California Wine, the 2002 Charles Shaw Shiraz, beat out 2,300 wines to win a prestigious double gold medal.
So, now I can say, I am a very happy girl….and the sooner the better.
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any news about Whole Foods?
Whole Foods is coming, but there is no new news on the opening date.
For more info:
http://nearwestendnews.net/2007/11/20/whole-foods-market-finally-coming-to-richmond/#comment-3377
Take a look at blog post about the alleged Trader Joe’s. It went up on three days ago and has generated some speculating comments. Of course, RTD highlights are also a worthy topic.
maybe if I proofed and edited my stuff, my posts would be RVA News-worthy
RVA Foodie — Thanks so much for this link. I love the photo showing all the overdevelopment there. And the “proof” of the photo with the logos is good enough for me. Also, you have the balls to stand up and tell it like it is, which the T-D doesn’t have.
You definately gave your article more time and research than they did! And played it more prominently. I guess the T-D doesn’t have a clue how big TJ’s will be to Richmond. And how much it will change the retail scene. I hate to say it but Ellwoods is in trouble.
By the way, my hubby, John M. Holland, has done several paintings of “The Last Farm” in Short Pump — the area we are all talking about. See July 25th. The painting is for sale at Lost Art this weekend
ooops, here’s the link to the painting.
http://www.johnmholland.blogspot.com/
I used to have a co-worker who took orders in our department whenever he visited the trader joes in northern virginia. It got so popular he made a web order page so we can just fill in what we wanted. Can’t wait for it to finally open up here in Richmond.
It’s about time they came to Richmond. I first heard of them in my travels to New York to visit family and I usually shop there when I’m up there.
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