Post in A bad place for a good project

Jan 08 15:57 UTC

To Bob's suggestion to Kathy.

In my last post, I almost suggested that a better location would be the site of
the proposed Cub Foods in the Phalen Area.  It might even be more acceptable to
the local seniors.

Bob Parker <<email obscured>> wrote: One of the truly smart things that
Krispy Kreme did when they were beginning their expansion plan was to put
stores in unlikely, and somewhat removed locations. This goes against
expectations on the surface, but it actually drove more sales. When people had
to make a trip to find it, and then get there, they would buy a bigger
quantity, at least a dozen, when they might have only bought one doughnut if it
had been more easily accessed. Chipotle did something similar, though for a
slightly different reason.

My point? Just that if there is a Trader Joe's, people will go there. Right
now, a lot of us go there and buy several items-- like a six or two of their
really excellent beers (You owe me for that plug, Joe) or a few bottles of
cheap wine. It's not necessarily a place to drop in for that missing ingredient
for dinner.

I don't think that putting this in a solidly residential area, with limited
traffic flow as it is, is in TJ's best interest. I won't go to St Louis Park
TJ's because of the janky traffic problems-- but I do drop in to Woodbury's,
after a sprint around the dog park, usually.

My suggestion? Hmm.... well, there is a LOT of property across from the Swede
Hollow Cafe that juuuust might fit the bill. Far enough away from many, yet E-Z
access off of the highway and E 7th.

Kathy?? Whaddya say? Let's wrestle this baby over here to the Bluff!!

Bob Parker
MN, St Paul
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