Mark Thorson replied:

>> I'm starting to become disappointed with TJ's. The price
>> edge they used to provide is slowly disappearing.
>
> Also agreed. Probably has something to do with selling
> out to the large German chain.


Are you unaware that the "selling out" took place in 1979? Or did you think
that after 26 years, the Albrecht's are FINALLY getting around to imposing
some management on the chain?

Also, "selling out to the large German chain" is a slight distortion. Trader
Joe's isn't owned by Aldi's; rather, the Albrecht brothers who own Aldi's
also bought Trader Joe's.

Bob