Trader Joe's to Open Spokane Valley Store

The Trader Joe's grocery chain opens its Spokane Valley location at 13414 E. Sprague Ave. on Monday, November 16.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Empty asphalt parking lot with painted stall lines in front of a plain, low commercial building under a clear sky with pine-covered hills in the distance. — Trader Joe's opens its Spokane Valley store at 13414 E. Sprague Ave. on Monday, November 16, bringing a long-sought natural grocer to the area. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Trader Joe's will open its Spokane Valley store at 13414 E. Sprague Ave. on Monday, November 16 at 9 a.m., with Captain Stephen and the store crew taking part in the grand opening celebration. The store fills the remaining portion of the former Shopko location on East Sprague Avenue.

Why it matters

Spokane Valley's community and economic development director said the city spent 10 years trying to attract a natural grocer, making the opening a long-sought addition for the area. City officials expect the store to draw shoppers from outside the area and could encourage other nearby businesses to open because of the foot traffic.

The store opens Monday, November 16 at 9 a.m. at 13414 E. Sprague Ave., after the city spent 10 years working to attract a natural grocer. Projected sales figures and staffing totals were not disclosed.

The players

Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's is a American specialty grocery chain known for its private-label products and small-format stores.

The details

The store occupies the remaining portion of the former Shopko location on East Sprague Avenue. Captain Stephen and the store crew will take part in the grand opening celebration.

10 years: City of Spokane Valley works to attract a natural grocer.
Last fall: Previous coverage reports on the city's grocer recruitment efforts.
Monday, November 16, 9 a.m.: Trader Joe's Spokane Valley store opens with a grand opening celebration.

Market Landscape

The opening fills a former Shopko big-box site on East Sprague Avenue, following a pattern of municipalities recruiting grocers to reactivate vacated retail property. It also reflects the competitive push by specialty grocers to enter suburban markets outside major urban centers.

Spokane Valley shoppers gain a new option for natural and specialty groceries beginning November 16. The store's arrival may affect nearby retail choices and convenience for residents on the East Sprague corridor.

The takeaway

A grocery anchor can change how a retail corridor functions, so residents who want the store's benefits can plan early visits during the opening week. Shoppers should expect crowds at the grand opening celebration.