Whole Foods

[Spartan]

Yeah, I'm not really familiar at all with their market and potential capture demographics they look for. I know they are upscale but not sure to what degree. I am just trying to find reasons why they'd be rumored for CC and now downtown -- unless they changed their mind on CC?

Well, I mean, they might have finally gotten a chance to actually SEE Classen Curve.. LOL

[metro]

There was the rumored location at 36th and Broadway at one point in time. That's closer to downtown. Although, to add to the rumor mill, someone told me that Trader Joe's was planning to go in at that location.

As others pointed out, the protesters appeared to have one on this one, at least for now.

This is interesting because my understanding is the Chesapeake has a letter they're sitting on from Whole Foods and they demolished the funeral home back between the blizzards knowing "full well" (as we Okies say) that they'd put a Whole Foods there.

And of course, Humphries' Crown Heights land is in my opinion BY FAR the best shot Oklahoma City has of attracting Trader Joe's, Anthropologie, and other hold our retailers. There's no reason we couldn't have a TJ and a WF, we could support them. Omaha has had WF for about 5 years, and is now getting a TJ based on how well they supported WF--Omaha is only around 800,000 people, significantly smaller than Tulsa.

Do you have proof they are "sitting on a letter" other than the rumors here, regardless of if several of them are reputable people?

Omaha getting TJ because of how well they supported WF? Please provide evidence. The article posted the other day on here out of an Omaha paper said NOTHING about Whole Foods, it mainly was stating that due to their retail recruiters persistance of showing statistics, etc. after being told no many times over the last few years.

[MikeOKC]

As others pointed out, the protesters appeared to have one on this one, at least for now.



Do you have proof they are "sitting on a letter" other than the rumors here, regardless of if several of them are reputable people?

Omaha getting TJ because of how well they supported WF? Please provide evidence. The article posted the other day on here out of an Omaha paper said NOTHING about Whole Foods, it mainly was stating that due to their retail recruiters persistance of showing statistics, etc. after being told no many times over the last few years.

Check this out. Talk about serious grassroots investment in recruiting Trader Joe's. Do people around here do this kind of thing?

[Spartan]

Oh Metro...

1. I have not been in the Whole Foods thread on here. I stay out of 20+ page threads on here. And yeah, I have proof, let me get it for you right now..lol
2. Well, if WF's worst location was Omaha chances are they wouldn't be getting a TJ. You figure?

[okcrob]

Two more reasons: 1. No one 2. Lives downtown

3. Yes 4. They do... 5. We're tired of shopping at the homeland that smells like grandma basement by Braums on Classen...

[gmwise]

3. Yes 4. They do... 5. We're tired of shopping at the homeland that smells like grandma basement by braums on classen...

amen

[Dustin]

Im not buying this..

[onthestrip]

3. Yes 4. They do... 5. We're tired of shopping at the homeland that smells like grandma basement by Braums on Classen...

okay okay, a few hundred people live downtown. However, in the eyes of Whole Foods, no one lives downtown.

[metro]

okay okay, a few hundred people live downtown. However, in the eyes of Whole Foods, no one lives downtown.

About 2,000 of us "no ones" and growing. More if you count surrounding neighborhoods like Mesta Park and Heritage Hills, both of which have lots of disposable income. You also forget Whole Foods is a magnet and people will drive from all over Central Oklahoma to shop at one. Heck I drive several times a year to get stuff from the one in Tulsa and Dallas and I know there are many others like me out there in OKC.

[betts]

Although I would be shocked (and thrilled) to see Whole Foods come to downtown, since I am one of the no ones who live downtown, I don't really expect it to happen. Nonetheless, metro is right, people would drive from almost anywhere to shop there, including Norman, Midwest City, Yukon, Edmond, etc. In some ways, downtown has easier access and more centrally located than the Hahn Cook location for shoppers from the metro. I will drive up to the Hahn Cook location to shop there, certainly, and will be happy to do so, I'm sure.

[stephy]

Main Entry: delusion
Pronunciation: \di-?l-zh?n, de--\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin delusion-, delusio, from deludere
Date: 15th century

1 : the act of deluding : the state of being deluded
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[FritterGirl]

Main Entry: delusion
Pronunciation: \di-?l-zh?n, de--\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin delusion-, delusio, from deludere
Date: 15th century

Deluded that Whole Foods is coming? Or deluded that it will be downtown?

When HIGHLY reputable sources have all but confirmed it explicitly, it's hard to be deluded.

[metro]

stay classy stephy from seattle

[stephy]

Deluded that Whole Foods is coming? Or deluded that it will be downtown?

When HIGHLY reputable sources have all but confirmed it explicitly, it's hard to be deluded.

Downtown. Though, from reading the forums on wholefoodsmarket.com and seeing that the "confirmation" is 2-3 years old, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for an OKC store.

stay classy stephy in seattle

I don't get it.

[Rover]

Between Whole Foods and Trader Joes, I would MUCH rather have a TJs. Better prices and a great selection. WF is more status..TJ is a better store for us. JMHO.

[MadMonk]

Although I would be shocked (and thrilled) to see Whole Foods come to downtown, since I am one of the no ones who live downtown, I don't really expect it to happen. Nonetheless, metro is right, people would drive from almost anywhere to shop there, including Norman, Midwest City, Yukon, Edmond, etc. In some ways, downtown has easier access and more centrally located than the Hahn Cook location for shoppers from the metro. I will drive up to the Hahn Cook location to shop there, certainly, and will be happy to do so, I'm sure.

I wouldn't bet on a lot of that. People are pragmatic enough that they won't regularly shop somewhere miles out of their way once the novelty wears thin. Sure, there will be a few who do, but not enough to make a big difference.

[betts]

I just heard it was a done deal from a VERY reliable source, but the nature of the source makes me think it's in the Nichols Hills area, which makes the Hahn Cook location the likely one.

[okclee]

Has anyone contacted the Tulsa manager to verify / clarify this newly famous email?

[progressiveboy]

I wouldn't bet on a lot of that. People are pragmatic enough that they won't regularly shop somewhere miles out of their way once the novelty wears thin. Sure, there will be a few who do, but not enough to make a big difference.

Disagree. Since WF would be a speciality niche market and will be the best forward thinking market in OKC I feel it will not be a novelty. Since OKC has such "crappy" supermarkets I believe there is enough pent up demand for quality produce, foods etc.. as people continue to evolve with more forward thinking and sophisticated palates not being afraid to try new things. Especially for OKC young educated professionals!

[onthestrip]

Or whole foods will choose to locate in a denser area with more traffic rather than depending on 2,000 DT residents and people havng to drive far distances. It would be the safer and smarter decision.

[progressiveboy]

I just heard it was a done deal from a VERY reliable source, but the nature of the source makes me think it's in the Nichols Hills area, which makes the Hahn Cook location the likely one.

Did this source state when the company will be making an "official" and "reliable" announcement that they are coming to OKC?

[Platemaker]

Since OKC has such "crappy" supermarkets I believe there is enough pent up demand for quality produce, foods etc.. as people continue to evolve with more forward thinking and sophisticated palates not being afraid to try new things. Especially for OKC young educated professionals!

Ya know... I was just at Buy for Less at 23rd and Penn... that place has a pretty diverse selection.

[OKCMallen]

About 2,000 of us "no ones" and growing. More if you count surrounding neighborhoods like Mesta Park and Heritage Hills, both of which have lots of disposable income. You also forget Whole Foods is a magnet and people will drive from all over Central Oklahoma to shop at one. Heck I drive several times a year to get stuff from the one in Tulsa and Dallas and I know there are many others like me out there in OKC.

Come on metro. Even a homer like you can recognize that downtown is a less ideal location than CC.

[OKCMallen]

Ya know... I was just at Buy for Less at 23rd and Penn... that place has a pretty diverse selection.

Maybe...but it's also a complete dump.

The B4L on NW EXP ain't bad, though.

[Midtowner]

Come on metro. Even a homer like you can recognize that downtown is a less ideal location than CC.

After the Devon Tower is built? After Project 180? Who is to say?