Taps (for now) as 72nd St. Trader Joe's closes for renovations | amNewYork

"Employees of Trader Joe's near 72nd St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side counted down from ten at 9 p.m. on Sunday night before the doors closed, barring other customers from entering as it headed toward renovation. But even after the countdown, as stragglers left the store at 2073 Broadway, often with one or two items from largely bare shelves, two local residents emerged, holding a time-stamped receipt as the last customers that night."

"This is the Trader Joe's I've been going to my whole life, said Adrian, a local resident. I know this isn't closing permanently, but I really wanted to come out here, see the vibe, see the people and see the store in a condition that you'll never be able to see it again. He went shopping with a friend named Noam, hoping to be one of the last customers, seeing the Store 542 (on Trader Joe's list) one last time before it reopens after a renovation."

"While the evening ended, the 72nd St. store is slated for a new beginning, as it undergoes a major renovation to reopen in the fall, including new escalators, a new elevator, new refrigerated cases, new floors as well as other changes befitting the highest, or one of the highest producing, stores in the chain. Due to major renovation plans, we will be temporarily shutting our doors. We promise not to be gone too long & will reopen as soon as we can!"

"Our last day open will be MAY 17th. This is not a goodbye, but a see you later!! Other Manhattan Trader Joe's, such as 405 E 59th St., also are in the running for among the busiest Trader Joe's. Honestly, we didn't remember this was the last day, a customer named Derek sai"

Employees at Trader Joe's on 72nd Street in Manhattan counted down from ten at 9 p.m. on Sunday as the store closed temporarily for renovation. Customers were barred from entering, and many left with few items from largely bare shelves. Two local residents, Adrian and Noam, stayed until the end, holding time-stamped receipts as the last customers that night. They described the experience as a chance to see the store’s “vibe” and condition before it changed. The store is scheduled to reopen in fall after major upgrades, including new escalators, a new elevator, new refrigerated cases, and new floors. A sign stated the last day open was May 17 and that it was not a goodbye.

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