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KANSAS CITY, MO. — This Friday, Trader Joe's will hold the grand opening for its first location in the Kansas City area. The specialty grocery store will be located within 18,400 square feet of Ward Parkway Center, a 736,904-square-foot regional mall situated at 8600 Ward Pkwy. in Kansas City. The grand opening is part of a multi-million renovation of the center that is being completed by RED Development. Construction will include the demolition of the existing Dillard's store and the construction of a 60,000- to 70,000-square-foot replacement building as well as an exterior upgrade. Ward Parkway Center celebrates its 50th anniversary in October.