COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho —
Trader Joe’s is scheduled to open in Coeur d’Alene before the end of the year.
“The community seems to be as excited as we are,” said Nakia Rohde, public relations manager, on Monday.
She said an exact opening date has not been determined. One sign at a Trader Joe’s in Spokane indicated a November opening.
The national grocer announced earlier this year it was coming to Coeur d’Alene. It will be at the longtime home of Runge’s Furniture, which is undergoing renovations. Trader Joe's will take over most of the space, while Runge's, which is downsizing, will maintain a smaller presence just off Fourth Street.
The store will be at 303. E. Spokane and the project is valued at $2.7 million.
Trader Joe’s will hire more than 60 people, Rohde said. It has been conducting interviews for about two weeks and is continuing to interview applicants daily.
"Crew members" earn around $16 to $22 an hour, with benefits, Rohde said.
“Everyone does everything,” she said. “A little bit of checking, stocking. They work as a team to get everything done that can be done in a grocery store in a day.”
Advancement opportunities to “mates,” or assistant managers, are available, with 80% of such promotions coming from store crew members. Store managers are referred to as “captains.”
Trader Joe’s is opening across the street from Pilgrim’s Market, which is locally owned and approaching its 25th anniversary.
Rohde said they selected their site because they believe it is a good fit with the neighborhood and will serve the community well.
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