When will they open a store in the villages or close to the villages????? It takes me an hour to get to either the Orlando or Gainesville location. Come on older people would shop there I can't believe the demographics don't warrant it.

I am a recently retired non- managment employee of Trader Joes'. The following is my opinion, and I DO NOT SPEAK for my esteemed former employer. 1. According to data USA average age in Villages is 70.9 years. WAY outside of TJ target demographic. 2. Expensive triple net rents. retailer essentially has to take on developer as a partner. Not gonna happen. 3. Limited workforce availability. (See #1). Successful TJ store will need a reasonably large pool of labor that is dedicated, hardworking, educated, friendly, articulate & MIXED AGE.

DC Tappin has it exactly right, and gives the bad news gently. TJs is too hip for aging white wing nuts

You can go on TJ's website & suggest a location. Maybe if they get enough requests...good things could happen.