Trader Joe's Opens New Store In MA

READING, MA — Trader Joe's is now open in Reading. The store is located at 34 Walkers Brook Drive.

The store is in the Crossing at Walkers Brook plaza, which is also home to Jordan's Furniture, Home Depot, Chipotle, Chili's and other stores and restaurants. The plaza is located near Route 128 and I-95.

The new Trader Joe's held a grand opening Wednesday morning. The location has 9,865 square feet of space, occupying most of the former Staples space. The store has brought on 40 employees from the area.

It's the 22nd Trader Joe's to open in Massachusetts. This follows other locations recently opening in West Roxbury and Newton.

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The grocery chain also plans to open a store in Quincy next year.

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Trader Joe’s is 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.

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