New Trader Joe's Location Dubbed 'Insane' as 13 States Get New Stores

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A new Trader Joe's location has been dubbed "insane" by a customer as it is directly across the street from another Trader Joe's.
Shauna Green, a Trader Joe's shopper, posted a video to TikTok showing her standing outside of the new store location in the Los Angeles suburb of Sherman Oaks. When she pans the camera around, a separate large Trader Joe's can be seen right behind her.
The company is well aware that it is right by another location, and has called this new store "Sherman Oaks, too."
Trader Joe's has been contacted via their media portal for comment.
Why It Matters
The store opening is part of a new 21-store expansion across 13 states by the company. Despite grocery prices projected to rise because of President Donald Trump's tariffs and inflation, Trader Joe's is still banking on making a large enough profit to open new locations.
According to a March 2025 YouGov poll, Trader Joe's is the 7th most popular grocery store in the United States.
Trader Joe's signage is illuminated outside a store in Houston on March 24, 2025.
Trader Joe's signage is illuminated outside a store in Houston on March 24, 2025.
Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Photo
What To Know
Green told viewers this new store will operate alongside the older one for at least three years, as the old one just renewed its lease.
Commenters under her video are pointing out that now people will have two chances to look for products that may be out of stock at the other store. Also, according to some commenters, the previous location had "the world's smallest parking lot," so this new shop will be beneficial to drivers.
Green said a cashier told her these locations were a lot like how many Starbucks have locations right next to each other, although Green pointed out in her video that Starbucks stores are not normally directly opposite each other.
The new Trader Joe's locations are opening even as economists who spoke with Newsweek about the impact of tariffs on imports in May, projected that a full tariff rollout could result in empty store shelves in the U.S.
So far this has not been borne out, as a Circana report from June 9 found that food and beverage prices have gone up by 2.9 percent, but noted that this rise is from tight supplies, not tariffs. This may be due to the tariffs changing rapidly, with some being canceled and others being held up by the courts.
Democrats in the Senate Joint Economic Committee are launching an investigation into the impact of Trump's tariffs on grocery costs across the country.
A sign for organic bananas is seen at a Trader Joe's grocery store in Houston on April 29, 2024.
A sign for organic bananas is seen at a Trader Joe's grocery store in Houston on April 29, 2024.
Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Photo
What People Are Saying
Shauna Green on TikTok: "Want to know something actually insane? I just went to the new Trader Joe's that opened in Sherman Oaks. This is the other Trader Joe's. Literally across the street."
Trader Joe's website: "We've consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for a store in Sherman Oaks, CA. Please join Captain Matt and Crew for the Grand Opening Celebration. We look forward to seeing you!"
What Happens Next
The stores in Sherman Oaks will likely operate across from each other for the next three years.

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