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Old 04-24-2025, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FloridaGuy66 View Post
I'm an avid TJ's fan for 10+ years. The demographic here just isn't a good match for TJ's. They focus on younger and higher income areas. That's why they opened one in Gainesville and NOT in Ocala.

I think they might open one in Clermont if we're lucky one day, but I don't see it possible that they open one anywhere else in this area.
I think you’re right about a possible TJs in Clermont’s future. I have been following the growth of TJs for decades, and have watched where they decide to build their new stores. Clermont and the NW Orlando metro area is exploding in population, and the demographic in this area matches that of the TJ target demographic.

I would lay odds you’ll see a TJs in the Clermont area in the next five years, which will make it accessible to the growing population of the southern areas of TV. (Much closer than Gainesville for those of us south of 44).
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