Trader Joe's Announces New Store Openings Across Six States

The popular grocery chain is expanding with locations confirmed in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, and Washington.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Trader Joe's has announced plans to open at least seven new stores in 2026, with confirmed locations across six different states. The company also recently opened two new stores in Connecticut and New York within the past month. Shoppers can submit a location request form on Trader Joe's website to request a store in their neighborhood.

Why it matters

Trader Joe's has developed a loyal following for its affordable prices and unique product selection, so the new store openings will provide more access to the popular grocery chain for customers in several states. The expansion also highlights the continued growth and popularity of the Trader Joe's brand.

The details

The new Trader Joe's stores will be located in Tucson, Arizona; West Palm Beach, Florida; Johns Creek, Georgia; Merriam, Kansas; Mandeville and New Orleans, Louisiana; and Woodinville, Washington. Two additional Trader Joe's stores recently opened in Hamden, Connecticut and Miller Place, New York within the past month.

  • Trader Joe's announced the new store openings in 2026.
  • Two new Trader Joe's stores opened within the past month in Connecticut and New York.

The players

Trader Joe's

A popular grocery store chain known for its affordable prices and unique product selection.

Trish Clasen Marsanico

The deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers food-related news and trends.

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What’s next

Shoppers can submit a location request form on the Trader Joe's website to request a store in their neighborhood.

The takeaway

The new Trader Joe's store openings across six states will provide more access to the popular grocery chain for customers, highlighting the continued growth and popularity of the Trader Joe's brand.