Trader Joe’s opens first store in Seattle on Friday, April 11, after more than 10 years

Seattle, Washington – A new Trader Joe’s store is scheduled to open in Seattle this Friday after years of waiting and several community appeals. Located amid the recently built Hemlock Apartments at the intersection of 87th and Greenwood, this is the first new Trader Joe’s store in the city in more than ten years.

The journey to this opening has been a winding one, filled with persistent community interest and delayed confirmations. Washington Holdings built the Hemlock, converting the location of an old Safeway into a contemporary residential building in 2024.

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The retail area inside the building, nevertheless, did not get its last tenant until recently. Local residents expressed their enthusiastic desire for Trader Joe’s to anchor the retail part from the first public talks about the project; their requests are now fulfilled.

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A notable addition to the area, the new business at 8726 Greenwood Avenue spans 10,000 square feet. Following a short opening ceremony that promises to attract local dignitaries and community members alike, doors will open at 9 a.m.

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The store’s interior, which features art and signs made by its staff members, represents local flare. Murals by Seattle artist Stevie Shao complement these features and provide a lively touch to the shopping experience.

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Known for its unusual items and community-oriented attitude, Trader Joe’s has been a beloved institution. In keeping with its dedication to giving back, the Greenwood store will join the Neighborhood Shares Program of the business. This program guarantees that every unsold item still suitable for consumption is given to charities and community-based groups rather than thrown away.

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From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., residents may visit the Trader Joe’s Greenwood location every day. This new addition is a major boost to the local economy and a tribute to the community’s influence in building their area. Trader Joe’s keeps expanding its presence in Seattle with its location, vowing to provide more people and areas its own shopping experience.