Trader Joe's Announces 9 New Store Locations: Is One Opening Near You?
Trader Joe's is having a bit of a growth spurt-and for fans of the grocery chain, that's very good news.
The beloved retailer has announced nine new store locations across the United States, bringing its affordable groceries and cult-favorite snacks to even more shoppers.
The announcement comes as TJ's continues an aggressive expansion plan. A company representative recently revealed that the grocer intends to open 21 stores across 13 states over the next six months, with four previously announced locations already opening their doors last week.
Where are the new Trader Joe's stores opening?
The newest batch of locations will be spread across eight states:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Sarasota, Florida
- Chicago, Illinois
- Quincy, Massachusetts
- Farmington Hills, Michigan
- Syracuse, New York
- Yonkers, New York
- University Heights, Ohio
- West Jordan, Utah
Trader Joe's has not yet announced opening dates for the stores, but shoppers can monitor each location's "coming soon" page for updates.
The viral striped tote bags have finally arrived
Of course, groceries aren't the only thing Trader Joe's shoppers are talking about. It's mini tote bags have the internet in a bit of a choke hold.
After months of rumors online, the retailer released it's newest addition to the lineup: striped mini tote bags. The bags officially launched on June 17 and come in four color options-pink, blue, green, and tan stripes.
Priced at just $2.99, the polyester-cotton totes measure 13 inches long, 11 inches tall, and 6 inches wide. They also feature side pockets designed to hold essentials like phones, wallets, and keys (and maybe some of your favorite snacks, too).
The launch follows a wave of speculation from shoppers and social media influencers who had been trying to determine whether the striped bags were actually coming. Some even suspected earlier tote releases were a distraction from the rumored design.
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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM.