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Originally Posted by EdFNJ
You'll NEVER see a Costco in The Villages. That the same "my hairdresser's, Uncle's Brother's dog haircutter's told me story" has been around for years. MAYBE Ocala IMO. I'l bet Costco has no desire to deal with "Villages People."  |
I'm not sure Costco views the demographic of The Villages as a big part of their target market. Sure, there are a lot of folks here, but Costco tends to seek out people who buy in volume. When we were younger, and raising a family, buying in volume and stocking a freezer made sense. Now, not so much. We still enjoy going to Costco, and using them for many things. But, no longer does a trip include buying 20 lbs of ground beef, and 10 lbs of chicken breasts.
Also, you will never see a Costco located on property within the confines of The Villages. They simply will not pay the vig (percentage of gross sales) demanded by the Developer.