Trader Joe’s to Open 4th Store Near Charlotte
Plans are moving ahead for a new Trader Joe’s in Matthews, North Carolina. The store will be the chain’s fourth spot near Charlotte. The market is expected to open at…
GREENBRAE, CALIFORNIA – MAY 15: Apples are displayed at a Trader Joe’s store on May 15, 2024 in Greenbrae, California. According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed during the month of April with an uptick of 0.3% over the previous month, just shy of economist forecasts of a 0.4%, and 3.4% over the prior year. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Plans are moving ahead for a new Trader Joe's in Matthews, North Carolina. The store will be the chain's fourth spot near Charlotte.
The market is expected to open at Matthews Gateway on East John Street. During Monday's town meeting, town officials reviewed construction plans and stated "we still expect to be a Trader Joe's," according to Axios Charlotte.
This check follows last summer's submission of retail blueprints. While marked simply as "Grocery Store," the plans showed distinctive architectural elements matching Trader Joe's brand style.
There's no official opening date yet from store representatives, and the exact address hasn't been shared publicly. But if you're in the area, this will be one more site to check out, joining the other three existing stores in Charlotte's surrounding areas.
As this project progresses, other grocery chains are staking their claim nearby. Sprouts will start serving NoDa customers this August, and Wegmans plans its Charlotte debut in late 2026.
The new Trader Joe site caught Matthews officials' attention when it was first shown last summer. The East John Street's Gateway development is part of a larger effort to bring more shopping options to the area.
This new addition fits into a bigger picture of grocery growth. Three chains picked Charlotte for new sites in 2024, with more stores planned through 2026. With more stores setting up shop, it brings fresh competition and helps meet the growing demand from locals across neighborhoods.
