Trader Joe's Targets 30 New Stores in 16 States by Year-End

Trader Joe's announced plans to open 30 new stores across 16 states in the coming weeks and months. The California-based grocer currently operates in 42 states and Washington, D.C. The company is known for budget-friendly prices, seasonal items, and private label products.

Two of the new locations opened this week. One opened in California on Thursday, and another opened in West Jordan, Utah, on Friday. Opening dates for the remaining 28 stores have not been announced.

The expansion includes a new location in Omaha, Nebraska, at 210 N 191st St. No specific opening date was provided for that store. The list of planned locations shows that California and Illinois will each receive four new stores. California's sites are in Encinitas, Riverbank, San Diego, and Anaheim. Illinois' stores are in Chicago, Joliet, and Oswego.

Florida and Texas will each add three locations. Florida's new stores are in Boynton Beach, Orlando, and Sarasota. Texas' locations are in Cedar Park, Mansfield, and Bellaire. Arizona, New Jersey, New York, and Washington state will each add two stores. Both Arizona stores are in Phoenix.

The New Jersey sites are in Jersey City and West Orange. New York's locations are in Syracuse and Yonkers. Washington state's stores are in Spokane Valley and Seattle. Six other states will each add one location. These are in Denver, Colorado; Baltimore, Maryland; Quincy, Massachusetts; Farmington Hills, Michigan; University Heights, Ohio; and Bend, Oregon.