Courtesy Trader Joe’s
By Jennifer Farnsworth
Fans of the Trader Joe’s grocery store chain can rejoice at the news that they will no longer have to travel to Colonie to visit a store.
The chain is planning on opening a new store in Halfmoon. The store is under construction at 3 Halfmoon Crossing Boulevard, next to Red Robin and across the street from a Home Depot.
The building will be 12,500 square feet on a 4.7-acre site.
Town of Halfmoon Supervisor Kevin Tollisen said at this time there is no official word about when the business will officially open its doors, but things are moving in the right direction.
The town “is incredibly proud that Trader Joe’s is coming to Halfmoon,” he said. “Trader Joe’s is a unique grocery store that carries different products and foods and will be a great benefit to our community.”
Tollisen said the town is excited about the progress of the construction and he looks forward to the first day of its grand opening.
According to Richard M. Harris, coordinator for building, planning and development for the Halfmoon, the exterior walls, roof and foundation are nearing completion and they’ve recently begun work on the interior of the building.
Representatives for the Trader Joe’s began the process last spring.
Trader Joe’s began in California. The closest store to Saratoga is on Wolf Road in Colonie. It opened in 2012 and has maintained a steady stream of patrons.
The store’s products include chocolates, gourmet snacks and dips and healthy lifestyle meal choices, many with the Trader Joe’s label.
Learn more about Trader Joe’s at traderjoes.com.