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These Trader Joe's Facts Will Blow You Away

Men's Health

July 7, 2021 at 7:59 AM

These Trader Joe's Facts Will Blow You Away

The stores keep far fewer products in stock than other chains

There are no coupons

There's an artist assigned to every store

Trader Joe's doesn't stop at free samples

People can't get enough of Triple Ginger Snaps

Trader Joe's has an official newsletter

All food waste goes to local food banks

Employee shirts have different meanings

You can bring your own bag to win big

If you don't have a location near you, you can request one

They don't use a PA system like other stores do

The chain has plenty of limited-time products

There's a no-questions-asked return policy

Trader Joe's didn't expand outside of California until the '90s

Trader Joe's $2 wine is a best-seller

All products are subject to a taste-test

Trader Joe's is big on philanthropy

One division of Aldi is known as Trader Joe's in the U.S.

The company sold pantyhose once upon a time

Some Trader Joe's products are created by popular brands

One of Trader Joe's first official products was granola

The company prefers to spend more money on product than packaging

The company hires people to try food around the world

Employees get to test all the latest products

These Trader Joe's Facts Will Blow You Away

Hungry for some mandarin chicken or gingersnap cookies? You need to take a trip down to your local Trader Joe's! This off-beat grocer has a little something for everyone, and you never know what's waiting around the corner. With that said, you probably already know there are plenty of secrets to discover about your favorite spot to pick up all the supplies you need to keep your fridge stocked.

From its hand-created art to delicious in-store brands, Trader Joe's is more of an experience than your average grocery store. Here are 25 things you likely didn't know about quirky and unique retailer.

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Just because you frequent Trader Joe's doesn't mean you know everything!

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