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Trader Joe's opens in Goodyear after yearslong resident campaign
Summary
Trader Joe's opened its first Goodyear store in 2025 after years of resident requests and city outreach; the store emphasizes local artwork, community donations and a mascot vote, and drew several hundred people on opening day.
Trader Joe's opened its Goodyear location in 2025 after a multi‑year effort by residents and city staff to attract the retailer.
City hosts Jordan Berg and Tammy Vogue said the move followed resident retail surveys that began in 2017 and persistent outreach. "We kind of teased that something big was gonna be announced," Berg said of a May 2025 civic‑square unveiling that drew hundreds.
Chris Warren…
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