Trader Joe has doubled down on their national expansion plan, with the retailer confirming 28 new store openings across the United States, according to Chain Store Age.
As of mid-July, the Monrovia, California-based retailer operates 608 stores and counting, across 43 states, a figure that continues to climb as the brand updates its openings online.
The new locations span coast to coast, with upcoming stores in Goodyear, AZ; Boston, MA; Columbia, MO; Glenmont, NY; McKinney, TX; Myrtle Beach, SC; and Washington, D.C., among others.
Founded in 1967, Trader Joe’s was bought by Theo Albrecht, the owner of Aldi Nord, in 1979, since then has developed a loyal customer base through its value-focused product range and well formatted stores.
The company reportedly generates around $13.3 billion in revenue, according to Zippia.
Insights from Mintel and Retail Truths reflect Trader Joe’s success is about scalability: rapidly expanding in high-density areas to dominate local markets.
According to Retail Truths, while not all new store clones match the original’s performance, a broader network often yields collective profitability due to economies of scale.
The lucrative strategy is crucial to plan and execute well. Trader Joe’s appears to be using a consistent operational discipline and data-driven site selection to achieve what many retailers struggle to sustain—profitable growth in a saturated market.
With the latest openings, Trader Joe’s continues to reinforce its position as a stealthy competitor in the US discount grocery market.
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