Marion County residents seeking access to one of the world’s most popular specialty grocery stores have been overlooked once again as the retailer focuses its latest expansion efforts on coastal Florida markets.
Trader Joe’s has officially opened new grocery stores in Daytona Beach (November 14) and Melbourne (December 1). The company is also opening two other locations later this month in Kingwood, Texas (Dec. 5) and Columbia, South Carolina (Dec. 12).
The new stores in Central Florida represent the latest phase of the company’s growth in the region. While Marion County is a growing market, the retailer continues to prioritize areas closer to major metropolitan or coastal hubs for its new developments…