The question of when the new Trader Joe's at 7900 Wisconsin Avenue will open continues to vex grocery shoppers in Bethesda. Let me assure you once again that despite rumors elsewhere, this store is not ready to open yet. I would estimate about 10-14 days, and I've heard something similar to that from an employee at another Trader Joe's location. A lot of this simply depends on how much progress they make each day, delivery of construction materials and inventory, etc., which is why they are not yet announcing a fixed opening date.
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| A bucket truck assists in the installation of more signage at Trader Joe's yesterday |
Yesterday, the staff was working hard to continue stocking the shelves and cases. Large cardboard shipping boxes were spread out on the floor all over the store, and many essential things like wayfinding signage are yet to be installed. What was installed yesterday was a new exterior sign above the entrance.
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| Trader Joe's is the anchor retail tenant in the 8001 Woodmont development |
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| Stocking cases - note that the whole bottom section is completely empty |
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| Does this look like a store ready to open last week? Yesterday? Today? Tomorrow? |
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| Not likely |
A watched pot never boils.
ReplyDeleteI still think they plan to close the old one down in Shops of Wisconsin.
ReplyDeleteLet's see how long they can keep both of these locations open for !