Trader Joe’s is finally rolling into Johns Creek, with the specialty grocer set to open its first store in the city on Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m. The 9,240-square-foot shop will sit at 1000 Medley Blvd., serving as the grocery anchor for the new Medley mixed-use development and kicking things off with the chain’s signature lei-cutting grand-opening ritual. The store has hired more than 30 local crew members and will bring in additional staff transferring from nearby Trader Joe’s locations.
Inside Medley, the Johns Creek store will take up roughly 9,240 square feet and is billed as the neighborhood’s central grocery hub. Management says the crew is a mix of more than 30 locally hired employees and transfers from other area stores, all reporting to the Medley address at 1000 Medley Blvd. According to WhatNow, this will be Trader Joe’s first location within Johns Creek city limits.
What to Expect at the Grand Opening
The doors will open Thursday morning with Trader Joe’s customary lei-cutting ceremony, led by Store Captain Susan Jasko and the Johns Creek crew, who will be on hand to greet neighbors and walk them through the new layout. After the festivities, the store is expected to settle into regular hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Secret Atlanta has outlined the event details and Jasko’s role at the ceremony, calling the Medley outpost the neighborhood’s new go-to spot for Trader Joe’s cult favorites.
Where This Fits in Trader Joe’s Growth
The Johns Creek store was one of several new U.S. locations Trader Joe’s added to its coming-soon list earlier this year, part of the chain’s ongoing, carefully paced national expansion. National coverage notes that the Medley shop was among eight new stores announced in February, with the company signaling plans to open more than 20 locations in total this year. The broader rollout and full list of sites were detailed in reporting by AOL…