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Virginia Beach is preparing for the opening of a new Trader Joe’s in the Town Center area. The store will occupy 14,000 square feet and employ staff with starting pay of $18 per hour plus a Sunday premium. Constructed at the former Bed Bath & Beyond site, it will be near other retail outlets like Golf Galaxy. This development is part of a larger area revitalization including new apartments, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The project aims to boost local economy and shopping options, drawing high traffic and community interest.
Virginia Beach is preparing for the arrival of Trader Joe’s, which is currently hiring crew members for its new location in the Virginia Beach Town Center. Although an official opening date has not yet been established, the company is moving quickly to recruit staff ahead of operations.
The starting pay for crew members at this new store will be $18 per hour, with an additional $10 per hour premium for those who work on Sundays. Employment benefits for team members include retirement plans, store discounts, health plans, and paid time off. Interested applicants can submit their applications online through Trader Joe’s website.
The new Trader Joe’s is being constructed at the former site of Bed Bath & Beyond, located at 220 Constitution Drive, strategically positioned near popular retailers such as Ulta and Barnes & Noble. Adjacent to Trader Joe’s, a new Golf Galaxy store is also expected to open.
This year has seen significant development within the Town Center and Pembroke area. Notable projects include the Pembroke Square redevelopment, which will introduce a boutique hotel and a seven-story apartment complex. The redevelopment project will also house Funny Bone, which is relocating from its current Town Center location to a larger venue. Additionally, a new arcade bar called DraftCade will make its debut in Pembroke Square, further enhancing the area’s entertainment options. Fogo de Chão, a well-known restaurant, recently opened in May as part of the Pembroke Square development.
Trader Joe’s will occupy a substantial 14,000-square-foot space in Virginia Beach Town Center. The decision to open this store was solidified after the completion of an Alcohol Beverage Control license application in February. The property for the new location, along with the adjacent Golf Galaxy store, is managed by Armada Hoffler, a property investment company based in Virginia Beach.
The chosen location is particularly advantageous due to its proximity to the bustling Town Center and the high traffic it experiences from shoppers and residents. A permit record indicated that Golf Galaxy will take over a 19,000-square-foot space right next to Trader Joe’s, enhancing the retail landscape in the area.
This new Trader Joe’s and its forthcoming neighbor, Golf Galaxy, reflect a growing trend of development in Virginia Beach, marking a promising transition for the Town Center area with both retail expansion and community amenities. As the store begins to take shape, prospective employees and community members alike are optimistic about the impact these new establishments will have on the local economy and shopping experience.
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- WTKR: Trader Joe’s Starts Hiring Crew Members
- Wikipedia: Virginia Beach
- Pilot Online: Trader Joe’s Coming to Virginia Beach’s Town Center
- Google Search: Trader Joe’s Virginia Beach
- Wavy: It’s Official, Trader Joe’s is Coming
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Trader Joe’s
- 13 News Now: Trader Joe’s Virginia Beach Town Center
- Google News: Trader Joe’s
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