New Trader Joe’s to open Thursday

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Starting on Thursday, there will be a new place to shop for groceries in University Heights.

Trader Joe’s will have its grand opening at 9 a.m.; the store will be located at 2643 Warrensville Rd.

Free reusable bags and samples will be available for customers during the celebration.

This will be the eighth Trader Joe’s location in Ohio, and more than 60 crew members were hired, with some employees transferred from other stores.

As part of the company’s Neighborhood Shares Program, Trader Joe’s will donate 100% of its unsold products to nonprofit, community-based organizations.

The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.