Trader Joe's plans third Vancouver location after announcing Salmon Creek store

The grocery chain hasn’t shared an opening timeline for either of the future Vancouver stores.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two new Trader Joe’s locations could be coming to Vancouver soon, joining the existing store on Southeast Chkalov Drive.

The national grocery chain previously announced it would open a location in the Salmon Creek neighborhood at 14019 NE 10th Ave. And as first reported by The Columbian, the company is planning to open an additional store less than 15 miles away.

According to the permit issued by the City of Vancouver in late February, residents will see another Trader Joe’s on 16701 SE Mill Plain Blvd. That space formerly held the city’s only Bed, Bath and Beyond, which closed last year after the retail company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Trader Joe’s hasn’t disclosed an opening timeline for either of its future Vancouver stores, but company website states the Salmon Creek location is “coming soon.”

The new store will be a part of Skyview Station, according to Hurley Development. The local real estate firm said the site was previously a “lightly-used industrial area,” but is now being transformed into a retail center.

“The site presented challenges, including an access point from the NE 139th Street overpass, a drop in site elevations of over 20 feet, and a roundabout improvement instead of a signalized intersection at the main site entry,” Hurley Development said on its website. “This project will result in a vibrant new commercial center for the local community and important improvements to the public roadway system.”

Within the last several months, the real estate firm announced that Skyview Station would also feature sandwich shop Jersey Mike’s, infrared fitness studio HOTWORX and children’s play area Play Street Museum — among other businesses.

KOIN 6 has reached out to Trader Joe’s for further details.