Trader Joes’ probably wonders “What did we do wrong?” They are very ‘green’ in that this store was one of the first to disallow plastic bags. They have aisles full of Organic items. The store decor is gratuitously faux shabby. What’s not to like?” Same with Whole Foods. Suddenly, they too are the enemy.
After all the windows have been smashed for the tenth time that month, after 50% of the business owners decide to move away to Ashby, Point Richmond, Pittsburg or El Cerrito, who then, is ‘the friend? He who has nothing?
Just heard tonight that the Berkeley Trader Joe’s has decided to close its doors at sundown. Cashier said he wasn’t allowed to talk about why.