UWS Trader Joe's at West 72nd Street to Close for Several Months Due to 'Major Renovations'
West Side Rag • • technology
Key Points:
- The Trader Joe’s store at 2073 Broadway on the Upper West Side will temporarily close on May 17 for major renovations, including updates to refrigeration and vertical transportation systems.
- The closure is expected to last several months, with the store promising to reopen as soon as possible to improve the in-store experience for customers and employees.
- Some Trader Joe’s employees from the West 72nd Street location will continue working at nearby stores during the renovation period.
- Rumors about the closure have circulated since at least September 2025, with prior reports highlighting ongoing issues with the store’s escalators and elevators.
- Trader Joe’s had not officially confirmed the closure until a recent statement released to West Side Rag.
