T&T Supermarket to open first SoCal store in 2026
T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, is planning to soon enter a major market.
The grocer, which is owned by The Loblaw Cos., has announced that it will open its first Southern California store in winter 2026. The 34,000-sq.-ft. T&T store will be located within an upcoming retail development, known as The Canopy, in the master-planned Great Park community in Irvine. The upcoming Orange County store will create approximately 180 job opportunities for the local community.
T&T opened its first store in the United States at the end of 2024 in Bellevue, Wash., a suburb of Seattle. It has since added locations in Lynwood, Wash., San Francisco and San Jose, Calif. to its U.S. development pipeline.
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"Ever since we announced our U.S. entry, we have been getting customer requests all across the U.S. It should be no surprise to anyone that Irvine takes a top spot on the wish list, and the first store we are announcing in Southern California." said Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarket. "I know T&T may not be well known in Irvine, but we are excited to surprise our shoppers with a unique shopping experience. We have bountiful and fresh produce, authentic Asian flavors and trendy products from Asia. We're especially proud of our in-store bakery and kitchen – for the 8 million annual visitors to the Great Park Sports Complex nearby, T&T would be a great place to grab a meal.”
At T&T stores, guests can find a wide variety of self-serve authentic Asian hot food, over 150 varieties of freshly baked bread and more than 50 types of desserts and pastries, over 200 T&T private label products, Asian wine & spirits, and more.
"The Great Park community has long awaited a retail and dining hub that not only serves their needs but also enhances their everyday lifestyle," said Dan Almquist, CEO of Almquist, the real estate developer of The Canopy. "With The Canopy at Great Park, we are delivering a fresh take on the neighborhood center, one that seamlessly blends convenience with a dynamic gathering place. As the Great Park continues to evolve, this location will truly become a one-of-a-kind draw for the community. We're especially excited to welcome T&T Supermarket as a flagship retailer and exceptional grocery destination for the community, bringing an internationally recognized brand to Irvine and reinforcing our commitment to best-in-class offerings."
Founded in 1993, T&T Supermarket operates over 38 locations across North America, with all but one located in Canada.
