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Trader Joe’s is rapidly expanding in Utah. A new store just opened in Riverdale to a massive crowd, and another is slated to open in Holladay next week. Herriman is also confirmed to be getting a location in 2026. This expansion is met with great enthusiasm, with officials citing the economic benefits and locals expressing excitement over the unique offerings of the popular grocery chain. Meanwhile, in Logan, residents are actively campaigning, albeit playfully, to attract a Trader Joe’s to their city, despite no current plans from the company to do so.

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Trader Joe’s Mania Sweeps Utah: Riverdale Store Opens to Huge Crowds, Holladay Next

Riverdale, UT – Trader Joe’s fervor has officially hit northern Utah, as evidenced by the massive crowd that swarmed the grand opening of the new Riverdale location (4060 S. Riverdale Road) on Friday. Shoppers lined up around the building, eager to be among the first to experience the grocery chain’s unique offerings. Adding to the excitement, a second store is set to open in Holladay next week.

“It is a huge deal for us,” said Brandon Cooper, community development director in Riverdale. “The new Trader Joe’s fills a vacant space… it just creates one more reason for people to come to Riverdale city.”

The Riverdale store, replacing a former Shopko, saw shoppers pouring through the doors as a marching band played. One shopper, Sarah Christensen of Morgan, called the new Trader Joe’s her “new Disneyland.”

Myles Bradshaw, the store captain in Ogden, attributed the store’s popularity to its “amazing team” and “amazing products”.

The enthusiasm extends beyond Riverdale. A Holladay location (1895 E. Rodeo Walk Drive) is scheduled to open October 31st. Further south, construction is underway for a Trader Joe’s in Herriman, at the northwest corner of Mountain View Corridor and 13400 South, slated to open in 2026. That location will share the site with a new Target, a development celebrated by city officials.

“In my time here, the most wished-for businesses among Herriman residents are Trader Joe’s and Target,” said LaFollette, a Herriman city official. “It’s working out nicely that both of those businesses have chosen to locate basically at the same site.”

Meanwhile, in Logan, residents are taking matters into their own hands. Kirk Jensen, economic development director for the city, said that Trader Joe’s fans recently put up a Trader Joe’s sign on a building they think would make a good location. While Jensen confirmed that Trader Joe’s has no immediate plans to open in Logan, the act highlights the strong desire for the store in the community.

Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen stated, “It was just a spoof. We’ve confirmed that Trader Joe’s has no immediate plans to come to Logan.”

Local officials expect a boost in traffic to the area thanks to Trader Joe’s. Tim Mikesell of Ogden, who attended the Riverdale opening, echoed the sentiment, noting, “You can find some unique items here that you can’t find at any other store.”

With new locations opening across the state, Utahns seem ready to embrace the Trader Joe’s experience, one “unique item” at a time.

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