This would be a better spot than Ace for a Trader Joe's, IMHO.

I vote for Trader Joes!!! That would be fantastic and bring many people to the other stores in the area. How about a Trader Joes in the old Ace bldg. in Caldwell. There's plenty of parking.

That parking lot could not handle a trader joes. It is packed on a regular basis and that is with the stores it already has. Not to mention the added traffic, especially since there is already a supermarket almost in the same complex. Keep dreaming, it will never happen at this location or at the Ace location.

You guys have to hope that Shoprite attempts to move onto Bloomfield Avenue. It is something that was mentioned in a previous patch article: http://caldwells.patch.com/articles/stretch-of-bloomfield-avenue-targeted-for-rehabilitation

If that happens, then a Trader Joe's could move into the current Shoprite space and it would be a perfect fit.

Ever been to the Trader Joe's in Florham Park? Their "new" location? There IS no parking unless you go at 8:00 on a Sunday morning. Lack of parking would not be the reason Trader Joe's chose not to occupy the former Blockbuster. Parking isn't their agenda.

white castle, 10 burgers for 5 bucks, yum!

When I speak to area store owners they all complain of the high rents and say the landlords don't care even if the stores are empty. The more stores that are left empty the less people will want to open a business. There are so many homes for sale that just are not selling. Look at southern Florida and you see how this has taken a very negative effect on their towns. Who will move into the Blockbuster, Heathers, Friendly's, Ace, who knows. The town and the landlords should get together and try to work things out so that it is attractive to bring in new business. Otherwise WC will look totally empty. Last no more pizza and bagel shops!!

I'm hoping marty's Shoes comes back. They used to in the health club space next door.