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Trader Joe’s announces Sept. 2 opening date for new Merriam location

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The first grocery store to operate in Merriam in nearly a decade will open in less than two weeks. Trader Joe’s, a national grocery chain based in California, will open its new Merriam location at 9 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 2, according to an announcement Friday afternoon. The new store, the...

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FOOD & DRINK

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LOCAL BUSINESS

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OVERLAND PARK NEWS

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SHAWNEE NEWS

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LENEXA NEWS

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OLATHE NEWS

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LEAWOOD NEWS

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PRAIRIE VILLAGE NEWS

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NORTHEAST JOCO NEWS

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