Trader Joe’s will open a new location in Harlem, it’s 13th in New York City, in 2023, reports the New York Post. The 28,000-square-foot location will be at 121 W 125th St., where a new Target store is also being opened. This is part of a “Harlem retail renaissance” that has brought major national brands to the neighborhood.
In a statement, Trader Joe’s said the Harlem opening was tied to its diversity goals. “We are focusing on neighborhood diversity as an important factor in selecting new store locations,” it said. Company spokesperson Kenya Friend-Daniel echoed, “We look forward to serving Harlem, a community rich in culture and diversity.
