Trader Joe's Coming To Reading: Here's Where, When

READING, MA — The town has announced that Reading will be getting a Trader Joe's this year.

The grocery store will be located at the Crossing at Walkers Brook at 34 Walkers Brook Drive. The spot is a former Staples location.

Trader Joe's will be a flagship in the plaza with other notable retailers like The Paper Store, Golf Galaxy, The Home Depot and Jordan’s Furniture, according to the town.

“Since opening the very first Trader Joe's north of Boston in 1998, we’ve been proud to serve customers across two wonderful communities in Saugus and Peabody. As we continue this exciting journey, expanding into Reading feels like a natural next step,” Chris Maguire, regional vice president for Trader Joe’s, said in a statement.

The Reading store will be the chain's 22nd location in the state, following recent openings in West Roxbury and Newton.

Trader Joe’s is a popular grocery chain known for its selection of affordable private-label products, unique snacks, frozen meals, wines, and everyday staples. The company operates over 630 stores across more than 40 states and Washington, D.C.

Renovations for the space are expected to begin immediately as initial building permits for demolition have been issued. Trader Joe’s will occupy 13,700 square feet, which is about 70% of the space former Staples space.

“It’s a wonderful time to be in business in Reading; with our mix of small local shops and larger chains and restaurants, I can’t think of a better addition to town than Trader Joe’s,” Acting Town Manager Jayne Wellman said in a statement.