Trader Joe’s Pronto — Local services in New York

I like the concept, but the execution is all wrong. There is a significant opportunity for Trader Joe's to break in to the corner store/bodega type-store market - I'm envisioning a 711-type store, but instead of selling the usually gas station garbage, they sell Trader Joe's snacks. Maybe a couple of pre-prepped meals, but the majority of the items are snacks, drinks, beer, etc. Huge opportunity for the company but this store is not it. Too large to be convenient, too small to be a proper...

I don't know why people are whining about this place. I think it's a brilliant move by TJ -- the point is, the main store is great for browsing for new things they carry and things you may not have thought of on your shopping list, while Pronto is GREAT for literally a less than five minute stop just for the things you need: for me, it's usually just eggs, some produce, the avocado packs, chips, and salsa. In and out in a few minutes -- thank you for setting...

What’s the point? I agree with other reviews that they should sell wine. Because you can really just get snacks, fruit, and ready made meals here. The store also doesn’t make sense being next to another Trader Joe’s so again: what’s the point. It’s too big for what they have and too understocked to be an adequate replacement for the full Trader...