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Bellingham’s new Trader Joe’s location opens on Meridian Street

Bellingham’s new Trader Joe’s location opens on Meridian Street

Photo: Saga Communications/Sam Kristofferson


BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A line of excited customers wrapped around the building on Thursday morning as a new Trader Joe’s store opened in Bellingham.

Located at 4255 Meridian Street, the new storefront becomes Bellingham’s second Trader Joe’s location.

Trader Joe’s employees cut the ribbon to signify the opening of the new store in Bellingham on May 29, 2025. Photo by Sam Kristofferson

Trader Joe’s employees celebrated the grand opening with music from the Meridian High School band and cheers from inside the store. Over a hundred customers were lined up around the building with reusable bags in hand.

Bianca and Tony Summers purchased a plant to become the first customers at the new Trader Joe’s.

Bianca and Tony Summers purchased a plant to achieve their goal of being the first customers at the new store.

“I wanted something to keep to know that when I look at it, I know it’s the first thing that was purchased here,” Summers said.

According to Trader Joe’s, the new location is operated by pre-existing Trader Joe’s employees from the James Street location as well as newly hired employees.

The store is open every day from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.

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