Trader Joe's to open 1st location in New Orleans
Trader Joe's is bringing its store to a new community.
The California-based grocery chain announced Monday that it will open a new location in New Orleans, Louisiana, at 2501 Tulane Ave., marking its debut in The Crescent City, a representative from Trader Joe's confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday, adding that the company has "plans for an additional store to open in New Orleans later this year."
The grand opening is set for Thursday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., with the store open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"Please join Captain Rachelle and Crew for the Grand Opening Celebration," read the announcement from the store's website. "We look forward to seeing you!"
In a press release, Colette Wharton, regional director and asset manager at The Feil Organization, the real estate company that owns the land the location sits on, called the opening a proud milestone for both the company and the community.
"Bringing the first Trader Joe's to New Orleans is not just a milestone for the vitality of the Tulane Avenue corridor -- it's a proud moment for the Feil Organization after years of collaboration and a meaningful win for the entire community," Wharton said in the release. "From day one, our goal was to unlock the potential of this premier location to deliver lasting value to the region. The arrival of Trader Joe's is a testament to that vision, and we're incredibly grateful to our exceptional planning, design, construction, and development partners for helping bring it to life."
The New Orleans store will be Trader Joe’s third in Louisiana, joining locations in Metairie and Baton Rouge.
