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Trader Joe's to Enter Charlotte Market

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Trader Joe's will enter this market next year with two stores - one each in the University City and South Charlotte areas, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer yesterday. The Monrovia, Calif.-based chain, which has nearly 250 stores in 19 states, does not yet operate any locations in North Carolina. Harris Teeter and Food Lion are the dominant chains in Charlotte; Earth Fare and Lowes have also been adding stores there recently.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Trader Joe‘s will enter this market next year with two stores - one each in the University City and South Charlotte areas, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer yesterday. The Monrovia, Calif.-based chain, which has nearly 250 stores in 19 states, does not yet operate any locations in North Carolina. Harris Teeter and Food Lion are the dominant chains in Charlotte; Earth Fare and Lowes have also been adding stores there recently. Trader Joe‘s has a third North Carolina site slated to open soon in the Raleigh market, according to its website.