Popular grocery chain continues USA takeover with 30 new stores as major competitor shuts locations... full list
It is adding another 30 stores — including two that just opened in Westminster, Colorado, and Northridge, California.
New locations are also on the way in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
These are on top other planned openings, including at least a dozen new stores across 10 states this year. One recent opening puzzled locals because it was less than 100 yards from an existing Trader Joe's.
The grocer, founded in 1967 and famous for its cult‑favorite snacks and quirky atmosphere, already has more than 600 stores across 43 states.
It is in an expansion battle with rival Aldi, America's fastest-growing grocery chain.
German‑owned Aldi — founded in 1946 — operates more than 2,500 locations across 40 US states and plans to open 225 new stores this year alone, on top of the 105 it opened last year.
Growth for Trader Joe's and Aldi comes as rival Kroger shutters 60 locations nationwide. It still dwarfs Trader Joe's, and has 3,000 stores and is pouring $45 million into opening 30 new stores and upgrading others in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Trader Joe's new Northridge store kicked off its grand opening with a July 21 ribbon‑cutting ceremony, fan‑favorite snack samples, and free reusable tote bags.
The location features murals by California State University, Northridge students, part of the chain's effort to make each store a true neighborhood fixture.
In Westminster, Mayor Nancy McNally hailed the city's first Trader Joe's, which opens today.
'People are just very excited about being able to go to Trader Joe's,' she said.
Kroger is planning to open 30 new stores in the next 18 months, and upgrade 16 stores in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
The $45 million investment in this plan will also include a new fuel center at a store in Springfield.
Besides openings, Kroger has opted to compete with Trader Joe's by giving its customers access to its Weekly Digital Deals through in-store flyers.
In the meantime, Trader Joe's will continue to lure in customers by continuing to surprise customers with viral bags, and introduce desserts like the Dubai-style pistachio dark chocolate bar.
New Trader Joe's locations
Arizona
N. Bullard Ave. & McDowell Road, Goodyear, 85395
California
2330 Foothill Blvd., La Verne, 91750
31545 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, 92399
Connecticut
801 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, 06484
District of Columbia
5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, 20015
Florida
1511 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach, 32117
Georgia
258 City Circle, Peachtree City, 30269
Louisiana
2428 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, 70115
2501 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, 70119
Massachusetts
1999 Centre St., Boston, 02132
1165 Needham St., Newton, 02464
Missouri
201 N. Stadium Blvd., Columbia, 65203
New Jersey
675 US-1, Iselin, 08830
New York
6400 Amboy Road, Staten Island, 10309
388 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont, 12077
302 NY-25A Miller Place, Miller Place, 11764
Oklahoma
1451 E Hillside Drive, Broken Arrow, 74012
6920 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, 73132
Oregon
2083 NE Burnside Road, Gresham, 97030
Pennsylvania
125 West Lincoln Highway, Exton, 73132
550 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn, 19312
South Carolina
115 SayeBrook Parkway, Myrtle Beach, 29588
Texas
12812 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave, 78738
8101 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, 75070
11745 I-10 W., San Antonio, 78230
Utah
1895 E. Rodeo Walk Drive, Holladay,84117
4060 Riverdale Road, Suite B, Riverdale, 84405
Virginia
220 Constitution Drive, Virginia Beach, 23462
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