NEW ORLEANS, LA - Trader Joe’s will make its debut in New Orleans today, August 14, with a grand opening celebration at its new 2501 Tulane Avenue location. The store marks the chain’s third in Louisiana, joining Metairie and Baton Rouge, and will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

According to ABC News, a second New Orleans location is planned for later this year.

The location will feature the company’s signature nautical-themed décor and offer its full selection of private-label products, including specialty foods. In keeping with Trader Joe’s tradition, opening day festivities will include product samples, giveaways, and a warm welcome from the store’s “Crew” members.

"Please join Captain Rachelle and Crew for the Grand Opening Celebration," said Trader Joe's announcement. "We look forward to seeing you!"

As Trader Joe's makes its debut in The Big Easy, we're curious if the retailer will be making any more strategic moves down South.

Be sure to stick with ANUK for continued Trader Joe’s store expansion coverage!

MONTRÉAL - METRO INC. announced its results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 ended July 5, 2025.

2025 Third Quarter Highlights

• Sales of $6,871.0 million, up 3.3%
• Food same-store sales up 1.9%
• Pharmacy same-store sales up 5.5%
• Net earnings of $323.0 million, up 9.0% and adjusted net earnings(1) of $331.8 million, up 8.8%
• Fully diluted net earnings per share of $1.48, up 13.0% and adjusted fully diluted net earnings per share of $1.52, up 12.6%

President's Message

"We are pleased with our results in the third quarter, marked by solid comparable sales growth in food and pharmacy, and good cost control. We successfully opened five new food stores in the quarter, a pace that will continue in the fourth quarter, on track with our plan to accelerate the development of our growing discount banners. We are confident that our sustained investments in our retail network and supply chain, combined with strong execution, will continue to fuel our growth and create long-term shareholder value(2)", declared Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer, in a recent release.

Operating Results Sales

Sales in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, which ended on July 5, 2025, were $6,871.0 million, up 3.3% versus the third quarter of the prior year, which ended on July 6, 2024, driven by higher sales in our retail network.

Food same-store sales were up 1.9% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 (2024 — 2.4%). Online food sales were up 14.4% versus last year (2024 — 34.3%). Our food basket inflation was generally in line with the reported CPI for food purchased from stores. Pharmacy same-store sales were up 5.5% (2024 — 5.2%), with a 6.2% increase in prescription drugs and a 4.0% increase in front-store sales, primarily driven by over-the-counter products, cosmetics, and health and beauty.

Sales in the first 40 weeks of Fiscal 2025 totalled $16,898.0 million, up 3.8% compared to $16,281.5 million for the corresponding period of 2024.

See the full report here.