‘World’s busiest’ Trader Joe’s in NYC will close its doors indefinitely
The Trader Joe's location on West 72nd Street and Broadway in Manhattan, known as the busiest in the world, will close temporarily on May 17, 2026, for major renovations. The store is expected to be closed for several months while upgrades to refrigeration, elevators, and escalators are completed. Customers and employees will be impacted, but some staff will be reassigned to nearby locations during the closure.
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Food & Drink ‘World’s busiest’ Trader Joe’s in NYC will close its doors indefinitely — and fans are devastated: ‘This is a catastrophe’ By Brooke Steinberg Published April 30, 2026, 2:18 p.m. ET The busiest Trader Joe’s location is shutting its doors — for now. The Upper West Side store at West 72nd Street and Broadway is closing temporarily for “major renovation plans” starting next month. According to a physical sign sitting outside the store, their last day open will be May 17. “We promise not to be gone too long & will reopen as soon as we can!” the sign read.
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