Trader Joe’s fans, brace yourselves, your favorite grocery store just quietly announced a wave of new store openings, and the first one is happening very soon.
While other retailers are making a lot of noise with flashy campaigns and new features, Trader Joe’s is doing what it does best, keeping it low-key and letting loyal shoppers find out through a quiet website update. But make no mistake: Trader Joe’s new store opening is a big deal, and it’s just the beginning.
The latest Trader Joe’s is about to land in Sherman Oaks, California, and it’s opening its doors this Friday, June 6, at 8am. The location is 14140 Riverside Dr., and shoppers in the area are already buzzing. To mark the moment, Trader Joe’s is hosting a grand opening celebration, inviting customers to join “Captain Matt and Crew” for the festivities. The invite doesn’t go into specifics about what’s planned, but if you’ve been to a Trader Joe’s opening before, you know it’s usually a fun time with a warm, community vibe.
Trader Joe’s new store opening isn’t stopping at Sherman Oaks either. Dozens more are on the way, quietly building excitement in cities across the U.S. without the typical fanfare. And while dates for all these locations haven’t been announced just yet, the retailer has confirmed the cities, and they’re spread across states like California, Texas, New York, and Massachusetts.
So where exactly are these new Trader Joe’s stores popping up? Along with Sherman Oaks, California is also getting new stores in Tracy, Yucaipa, Tarzana, and Northridge. Down south, Alabama will welcome a new location in Hoover, and Louisiana is finally getting one in New Orleans. Texas will see an expansion in San Antonio, and the Northeast is catching the wave too, with stores headed to Boston, Massachusetts; Glenmont and Staten Island, New York; and Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Even more exciting? Trader Joe’s is sticking to its mission of giving back. When the Columbia, Missouri, location was announced on May 22, it was also revealed that the store will launch its Neighborhood Shares program. That means unsold products will be donated to local nonprofits, proving that Trader Joe’s isn’t just about snacks and frozen food, they’re also about community impact.
If you’re keeping count, there’s a long list of new spots: Peachtree City, Georgia; Gresham, Oregon; Westminster, Colorado; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Exton and Berwyn in Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City; and Bellingham, Washington, which just had its opening. Hoover, Alabama, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, have also recently opened and are already serving happy customers.
For those obsessed with the viral Dubai Chocolate that flew off Trader Joe’s shelves after TikTok made it famous, you might want to keep an eye on these openings. The store was selling the chocolate bars for just $3.99, making it one of the most affordable places to grab the trending treat. But it sold out fast, and fans are still waiting to hear if a restock is coming. A Trader Joe’s spokesperson said, “If our customers really love this product, we can certainly get more.” So there’s hope.
While some retailers overpromise and underdeliver, Trader Joe’s quietly delivers big moves, more stores, more accessibility, and more of the quirky charm customers love. So whether you’re in Sherman Oaks and lining up for the June 6 opening or waiting for your city to pop up on the list, now’s a good time to be a Trader Joe’s fan.
Confirmed Trader Joe’s New Store Locations:
- California—Sherman Oaks (opening June 6), Tracy, Yucaipa, Tarzana, Northridge
- Alabama—Hoover (recently opened)
- Colorado—Westminster
- Georgia—Peachtree City
- Louisiana—New Orleans
- Massachusetts—Boston
- Missouri—Columbia (opening date TBA)
- New Jersey—Woodbridge
- New York—Staten Island, Glenmont
- Oklahoma—Oklahoma City
- Oregon—Gresham
- Pennsylvania—Exton, Berwyn
- South Carolina—Myrtle Beach
- Tennessee—Murfreesboro (recently opened)
- Texas—San Antonio
- Washington—Bellingham (recently opened)
