Trader Joe’s is planning to open a new location in Matthews, according to recent reporting by Axios Charlotte. A spokesperson for the company confirmed plans for the upcoming store but did not share an opening timeline or exact address.
Axios Charlotte reported the proposed Trader Joe’s would be part of the Matthews Gateway mixed-use development off East John Street. The report also noted that town planning staff still expect the grocery chain to join the project.
Public planning documents tied to the Matthews Gateway development previously referenced a grocery store space measuring roughly 13,500 square feet, according to Axios Charlotte…