FAQs
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What is the hidden prize at Trader Joe's? ›
At most stores, the employees hide a stuffed animal somewhere among the shelves and stacks in the store. It's the perfect way to distract kids during a shopping trip. If your kiddo finds the stuffed animal, bring it to one of the employees for a special reward.
Why does Trader Joe's discontinue so many products? ›
Most grocery stores have to contend with manufacturers' “slotting fees”; in other words, what they pay to keep items on the shelf. At TJ's, items that don't sell as well will affect the store's bottom line since a company isn't paying to place them there, hence incentivizing discontinuation.
Is it true you can try anything at Trader Joe's? ›
Many shoppers may not be aware that Trader Joe's often allows customers to try before they buy. Customers can have an employee open just about any item for a sample before purchase, but that doesn't mean you're allowed to start opening packages on your own.
What is Trader Joe's most famous for? ›
The eclectic and retail-fan-favorite Trader Joe's is well-known to its loyalists for its quirky culture and low prices on a unique selection of food items. The store doesn't carry many branded items, but it does offer a wide variety of interesting products (especially frozen ones) in the Trader Joe's label.
How much does the average person spend at Trader Joe's? ›
Now when it comes to average spending, Americans are dishing out about $66.00 every time they go to Trader Joe's. Arkansas residents spend the most at $80.50 per trip, and Utahns spend the least at just over $53.00 per visit.
What is hidden in Trader Joe's? ›
If you're like us, and you didn't know, Trader Joe's actually hides stuffed animals all around its stores. Once we let that news sink in, we were on a mission to figure out why.
Who is Trader Joe's biggest competition? ›
Top 10 Trader Joe's competitors
- Walmart.
- Bravo Supermarkets.
- CJ Express.
- DealsOfAmerica.com.
- HEB Grocery.
- Kroger.
- Pete's Market.
- Target.
How much of a discount do Trader Joe's employees get? ›
Yes, working at Trader Joe's does come with some perks. Employees receive a 10% discount on all items, as well as free samples of products. They also have an employee recognition program that rewards excellent customer service.
What is the controversy with Trader Joe's? ›
The NLRB alleges Trader Joe's illegally fired a union worker, posted false information about the union, unlawfully interrogated union workers, threatened to freeze workers' wages if they unionized, gave union workers worse retirement benefits and forced workers to attend unlawful “captive audience” meetings to hear the ...
“While I do not personally have experience with Trader Joe's speed of mold growth, it is possible that it grows more quickly, and I make this assumption based on the significantly lower amount of preservatives present in TJ's breads and other food products,” says registered dietitian Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD.
Who just bought Trader Joe's? ›
While Aldi operates under different names in different parts of the world, Trader Joe's falls under the ALDI Nord Group branch. Aldi Nord acquired Trader Joe's back in 1979, marking an important milestone in both companies' histories.
What day of the week is best to shop at Trader Joe's? ›
What are the best days to shop at Trader Joe's? According to employees, the best days to shop there are Tuesdays and Wednesdays because they are the slowest days.
Are Trader Joe's employees trained to flirt with customers? ›
The company's CEO understands why you may think that. In a recent episode on the Inside Trader Joe's podcast, CEO Bryan Palbaum addressed the rumors that employees are trained to flirt with customers and said it's just that – a rumor.
Do Trader Joe's cashiers have to compliment? ›
Trader Joe's does hire its cashiers strategically
Trader Joe's doesn't train its employees to be nice, because they don't really have to; the people they hire are naturally like that already. Trader Joe's prides itself in being a friendly neighborhood store, so it simply hires people who can uphold that reputation.
What's the busiest Trader Joe's? ›
California has the largest number of stores with 193 open in the state. The chain's busiest location is its 72nd & Broadway store on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
What is top pay at Trader Joe's? ›
Traders Joe Salary in California
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay |
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Top Earners | $108,559 | $9,046 |
75th Percentile | $106,600 | $8,883 |
Average | $82,311 | $6,859 |
25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,916 |
What is Trader Joe's most popular chicken? ›
Mandarin orange chicken
It's been winning the hearts of shoppers since its release in 2004, earning multiple of the chain's Customer Choice Awards and finally snagging a long-overdue spot in the Trader Joe's Hall of Fame in January of 2023.