Trader Joe’s eyes Knox-Henderson for Dallas location

OEsophagus, anonymous:

I don't think they can build a store from the ground up if they plan to open by the end of the year.

honesckp, anonymous:

Come on TJ!!!! Come to Frisco!!! Join the party. We already have In N Out and Del Taco!!!! I know your not the same but we are about 6 of 7 Ca Transplants.

Hollywood11, anonymous:

Hey, I met two TJ managers over the weekend. I was told that they are looking at Plano. They want to be close to Central Market.

I am not to sure about the Fort Worth locations but I do know there are plans to open up Trader Joe's in Austin, San Antonio and Houston.

TLS, anonymous:

Why don't you like Central Market?

Food*Sparks, anonymous:

Hmm, is that old 7-11 corner big enough...maybe it's Lamps Plus that is leaving and they'll take that whole corner??? Shame though, not nearly enough parking in that corridor to support that kind of business, everyone's packed in like sardines as it is! The Greenville WF's location would have been perfect!

SitizenKane, anonymous:

I hate going to the CM store on Greenville at Lover's...too many HPers in pressed jeans (the guys), too congested parking, too many rubber neckers crowding the aisles!

williamboaz, anonymous:

I DONT CARE

kasey, anonymous:

They should be comin to Frisco or Plano. That's where you'll find more Californians, and we're the ones that'll shop there.

TLS, Trader Joe's is a completely different store from Central Market.

palebo, anonymous:

Oak Cliff - Downtown Dallas-Uptown would be the prefect locales - more density, more urban, young vibe. These are the coolest areas in the Dallas area. And the old WF on Greenville would be an excellent spot As to Frisco / Plano - too suburban. Never have understood IKEA's location here and in Austin - so far from their prime markets Oh well - I'm not a developer

hellofromfw, anonymous:

Wonder where it'll land on Camp Bowie - there are some new developments between Hulen and Alta Mere and the only other grocer on that particular strip of Camp Bowie is Tom Thumb.

eastdallasgirl, anonymous:

TJ would be great in Uptown/ Knox Henderson Area/ SMU, however we already have 3 Whole Foods, Central Market, a new Market Place going in on lowest Greenville, an organic grocier, SunFlower right on Henderson, another one in Casa Linda, and then the regular mid-prized grociers, plus a new Walmart/Sams/JCPenny on Skillman, opening near all the new stuff on Park Lane. Remember how we hate traffic people; think of the traffic! What about closer to the Downtown /I-35, near the AAC and the West End, for all the hip Urban dwellers?

captainameridingus, anonymous:

Plano and Frisco? Ugh. Gross.

Choose to be in the city, Joe. Not fleeing from it.

TLS, anonymous:

@kasey - I know they are completely different stores that is why I asked about the CM hate. I've lived on the west coast so I have shopped at TJs countless times.

I do understand the criticism on CM's pricing. I already shop at 3 grocery stores on a weekly basis because there is no perfect store. I'll just have to add TJ as a 4th stop!

sailnbail, anonymous:

San Rafael TJ's & Marin Farmers' Mkt were my only regular stops once upon a time in Cali. Anticipating TJs here. Btw, I believe even Southern Marin folks would be offended by Central Mkt. for soo many reasons.

connie_spears, anonymous:

ConnieL: I know where they are building the Fort Worth one, because they took over the building that was just sitting there. Actually there are three spots that they can have: Las Vegas Trail and the old Albertson's building on Camp Bowie. The one Las Vegas Trail is being renovated as we speak. Also, where Spring Creek BBQ on Camp Bowie is there is a store around the corner that has lot of cars in front of it. Lot of activity being in the last 2 months. These are all on the westside of Fort Worth.

OEsophagus, anonymous:

You're on. Five bucks says TJ's can't build a new store and have the doors open by Dec. 31.

I won't feel bad about taking your money either.

ashleigh274, anonymous:

Wish they would come to Murphy. We'll have an empty store bldg soon since nazi wally world is coming in to make a SUPER store (currently have a walmart neighborhood market that they JUST remodeled, which will surely become an empty building after SW is built).

bajohnson32, anonymous:

Just curious why TJ's is so hyped up? I know it's cheaper, but what about the quality? I personally feel unsure about their product as there's little transparency of the source. Just my thoughts.

hellofromfw, anonymous:

@Connie_Spears: Really, you think it'll be as far west on Camp Bowie as Spring Creek BBQ? That area seems a little removed. I was thinking east of there, near the Tom Thumb and new Fuzzy's. Lots of activity around that area.

tpsullie, anonymous:

they are stupid if they don't come to Southlake

diskomissy, anonymous:

I heard it TJs will be opening at Park and Preston in the old Kroger space. Anyone else heard this?

dhweber69, anonymous:

In Addison, off of the tollway and beltline....where the Bed Bath and Beyond store used to be...would be a good location....

It has the hip people living in Addison, it is short enough distance for Plano folks to drive to, short enough distance for uptown folks to drive...Over 150,000 people pass through Addison every day for work, restaurant, bars, etc...so, lot of foot traffic... And, Addison is developing the whole Vitruvian Park and Addison Circle areas into mutli use neighborhoods, and getting Dart rail to accomodate folks...so, up and coming place.

fhjohnson1, anonymous:

Yes I've also heard that the emtpy Kroger at Park and Preston in Plano was going to get a TJ's. It's right across the street from Tom Thumb on one corner...Central market is directly across the street and then Market Street is just a block away on Park. LOTS of competition, that for some reason, Kroger couldn't compete with. Additionally Aldi's was also ineterested in that space...so it will be one or the other...but I really hope it's TJ's!!

dimpledarlin, anonymous:

Do you really want to eat GMO foods? Let them stay in CA.

jjmurray29, anonymous:

What a great posting to read on my birthday....Trader Joes in Texas....loved that store when I lived in California....great prices, selection and great foods and bakery items!! Woo hoo....now, please bring one to the west side of Fort Worth close to Weatherford. I live at Possum Kingdom Lake and am use to driving 90 minutes to Whole Foods and Sprouts.......

padch, anonymous:

Trader Joes on Knox? Please! NO Henderson yes, old Whole foods on Greenville but Knox?!?! Just another SMU over crowded snob locale. I loved Trader Joes inAtlanta but if I have to shop at daddy pays for everything Trader Joes..no thanks! I'll stick with East Dallas!

marcy, anonymous:

When I lived in California there were three TraderJoe's within 15 minutes of my house and I could stop in almost every day if I needed something. Too bad TJ's is only looking at typical Dallas locations, like Knox-Henderson and Plano. What about the rest of us? Just once I'd love to see something new in Rockwall.

nmlhats, anonymous:

Because CM is an HEB store some things there are a good bit cheaper than Kroger: half and half, flour, yeast, some produce and meat/seafood, believe it or not...just to name a few. If you shop carefully (seasonal fresh items and sale items, and get to know prices on the items you buy often for yourself), you can do just fine at CM. Plus shopping at other stores doesn't inspire the home chef in me like CM does! That said, I would happily ALSO shop at Trader Joe's for certain items. I thought they should be looking at the Borders on Lovres in combination with the empty bike shop next door. If they really want to compete with CM, that's be the place to do it--right across the street.

kostar, anonymous:

LOL where are all of y'all "hearing" about all of these locations? I highly doubt that there are this many reputable info sources giving this many different locations.

Oak Cliff would be an EXCELLENT CHOICE!!! As a Cliff-Dweller I can tell you we need something like TJ's there.

unlisted, anonymous:

Trader Joe's would be smart to locate in North Dallas, south of LBJ, because it has so many great KOSHER products. Many Kosher-keepers go to Trader Joe's when they visit Baltimore, San Diego, and other cities and bring stuff back. This neighborhood's residents also have good disposable $$. Walnut Hill and Central is a mixed bag. You have the Glen Lakes gated community nearby with some of Dallas's wealthiest residents, but a less-than-desirable clientele on the other side of Central, as well as the residents of those cheap apartments on the west side of Central/Meadow.

unlisted, anonymous:

I don't like CM because even though they have fantastic produce, it's a pain and a waste of time to have to weigh it and label it myself. Also, they feel like they're really doing you a favor if you need a carryout to your car (I have a bad back), and you have to wait and wait for them to find someone to do it.

iheartbabyjr, anonymous:

yes! Knox Henderson!

brownmk1, anonymous:

I have a bazillion Californian-turned-Texan neighbors here in Frisco. Trader Joe's would do so well here!!

LynnBergman, anonymous:

Trader Joe's Come to Frisco!!!!

rick8548, anonymous:

Come to Southlake! We have the location where Albertsons moved out.

patricia_axelrod, anonymous:

There are a bazillion Californians in north Fort Worth too. Camp Bowie would work, Southlake would be ok, the Heritage Trace area of Keller is a brand new area that could use someplace just like this. I'm a CA native that lived there 40 years in both Southern and Northern, now am in Haslet and am looking forward to my Trader Joes!!!!

sdaniels1902, anonymous:

Garland, Rockwall, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie would be fantastic! Murphy already has Sprout's, which I also like, but there's no comparison to Trader Joe's. I'm originally from So. Cali, but been here for years. When I fly back to visit family, I always go to TJ's to shop and then either bring the stuff back home in an empty suitcase or I ship the stuff to Texas. If they come out to any of those cities I just listed, I'd love to work there as my second job...

joolrychick, anonymous:

I agree with sdaniels1902...what about the Eastern 'burbs? We've got nothing out this way except Walmart on every street and I'm tired of driving to Dallas or Plano to spend big bucks on groceries at CM.

allisonmaguire, anonymous:

I have been in NY for 2 months for work (live in DFW) and COULD NOT BE HAPPIER that there will be a Trader Joe's in the DFW area. They're organic foods are so much cheaper than other places. I will make the drive across the Metroplex to go there!

tammydee76, anonymous:

Trader Joes come to Fort Worth

audreydw, anonymous:

Hey, just 'cause you scampered here from Cali or you wear hipster glasses and are under 30 doesn't mean you got a lock on wanting to go to TJs. And PS: the reason stores go to the suburbs relates to size (yes it matters), traffic and parking. That's just an unfortunate side-effect of urbanism. At least you don't have to bride & tunnel it to Jersey. Am I right?

audreydw, anonymous:

Sorry about the duplicate...typo.