Alas! Our backward little West Texas town doesn’t rate a Trader Joe’s. I don’t know if it’s a population factor, or that we don’t register on the “cool” scale. We’re around 200K and Santa Fe NM is smaller but they have one, I think it’s because they’re “cool”, and they also have a Whole Foods. We have nothing but the humble little Natural Grocers.
You’re probably right. I’d heard that it was based on population, but we are a shopping hub for the surrounding area which would probably add another 150K.
I’m glad we do at least have Natural Grocers, and they are building a new store twice as large as the old one, so they do a great business here!
Trader Joe's has the best fresh GF bread available in my opinion. They also have some GF muffins that are killer.
Alas! Our backward little West Texas town doesn’t rate a Trader Joe’s. I don’t know if it’s a population factor, or that we don’t register on the “cool” scale. We’re around 200K and Santa Fe NM is smaller but they have one, I think it’s because they’re “cool”, and they also have a Whole Foods. We have nothing but the humble little Natural Grocers.
I LOVE Natural Grocers. I try to find them no matter where I am in the West.
Sprouts seems to be like the next Whole Foods. Their all over.
We also love Grocery Outlet. They have an isle or two all Organic and healthier choices. Not sure if NM has a GO
I think it’s population and income. They probably judge where they’re likely to get the most customers and make the most money based on that.
You’re probably right. I’d heard that it was based on population, but we are a shopping hub for the surrounding area which would probably add another 150K.
I’m glad we do at least have Natural Grocers, and they are building a new store twice as large as the old one, so they do a great business here!