Trader Joe's Expands to Reading, Massachusetts

Grocer announces plans for new location in the Bay State, continuing its growth across the Northeast.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Trader Joe's, the popular grocery store chain known for its quirky branding, private labels, and low prices, has announced plans to open a new location in Reading, Massachusetts. This comes on the heels of the company recently opening stores in West Roxbury and Newton, Massachusetts, as part of its broader expansion across the Northeast and the country.

Why it matters

Trader Joe's has built a loyal following among Massachusetts residents, who have long clamored for more locations of the beloved grocery store. The new Reading store will provide greater access and convenience for shoppers in the region, further solidifying Trader Joe's presence in the state.

The details

While Trader Joe's has confirmed plans for the new Reading store, the company has not yet revealed the specific location or a timeline for the opening. The announcement comes after Trader Joe's opened nine new stores across the U.S. in December 2026, including locations in Texas, Washington D.C., Florida, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, California, and South Carolina.

  • Trader Joe's first expanded into Massachusetts in the mid-1990s after being founded in California in the 1960s.
  • In December 2026, Trader Joe's opened nine new stores across the U.S.

The players

Trader Joe's

A popular grocery store chain known for its quirky branding, private labels, and low prices. Trader Joe's was founded in California in the 1960s and has since expanded across the country, including into Massachusetts in the mid-1990s.

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What’s next

Trader Joe's has not yet revealed the specific location or timeline for the new Reading, Massachusetts store, but plans will be updated on the company's website once details are finalized.

The takeaway

Trader Joe's continued expansion into Massachusetts, with the announcement of a new location in Reading, demonstrates the grocer's popularity and the strong demand from residents for more of its stores in the state.