COLUMBIA — Trader Joe's in Columbia is officially "coming soon."

The grocery chain's website now lists the Columbia store on its list of stores that are " coming soon ," and people who have gotten jobs at the new location say it could open as soon as the end of the month.

A Trader Joe's representative indicated that an opening date is not yet confirmed.

The exterior of the Trader Joe's store, which is coming to the Shoppes at Stadium, is nearly finished. The shell work on the building looks complete, but some boards remain above the automatic doors at the entrance.

The business will be located at 201 N. Stadium Blvd., Suite B, which is in the old Macy's building .

Shelves and prices are up in the store, and a sign on the front of the building indicates Trader Joe's is in the hirin

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