He had some good investments and the store brought a lot when it was sold.
The big stores, to their credit, have brought gardening to people without nearby nurseries.
Consortium officials say residents are eager for the jobs and shopping options the store would bring.
The big stores might bring more shoppers to the Slope, but they can also hurt small businesses.
"some stores were not bringing in enough to pay the rent."
The store often brings him back to a city to which he once brought euphoria.
Many stores brought in additional employees Saturday to keep up with ticket sales.
Many argue that the new stores bring more total traffic to the area, for the benefit of all.
He has promised that the store will bring fine shopping and hundreds of jobs to the area.
He's been wearing the silver versions himself since the store brought them in at the beginning of the year.