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Article: Trader Joe's impact on market levels off: sales pick up for local grocers after 60-day downturn.
- Article from:
- Bellingham Business Journal
- Article date:
- February 1, 2008
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The bells and whistles of Trader Joe's opening day on James Street may be somewhat quieter now, but they are still resounding. With a steady stream of customers lined up at checkout counters and a parking lot where finding a spot often takes patience and eagle-like watchfulness, some might think the grocery chain has had a cult-like following in Bellingham for years.
Brian Casey, whose red name tag identifies him as "COMMANDER"--Trader Joe's speak for general manager--said he is approached by at least five customers daily who tell him how happy they are Trader Joe's is here and that they have been waiting a long time for the store to move into town.
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