The popular grocery chain Trader Joe’s could is opening three new stores in California as part of a nationwide expansion. A recent announcement from the supermarket listed new locations in Clairemont-San Diego (3962 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard), Leucadia in Encinitas (1590 Leucadia Boulevard), and Riverbank near Modesto (2135 Claribel Road). Trader Joe’s is opening three new … Read more
Your Trader Joe’s seasoning could be confiscated for contraband. Move over Trader Joe’s tote bags, because there’s a trendy new item reselling overseas, but it could get you in tons of trouble. South Koreans have been scouring store shelves, buying up the cult-favorite Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend on trips to … Read more
Forget Everything But the Bagel seasoning — there’s a new cult-favorite spice taking over Trader Joe’s fans’ pantries. The grocery is known for its endless stream of viral products, now has another that shoppers are obsessing over. Trader Joe’s Aglio Olio Seasoning Blend is garlicky, spicy and the latest must-have to go viral. The blend … Read more
Great news for fans of Trader Joe’s, as two new stores are coming to Southern California and bringing more jobs in the process. In a recent announcement about growth from the popular retail grocery chain, the company said it looked for a new spot for their next location in San Diego and found one in … Read more
The perfect time to visit America’s favorite grocery store may surprise you, and so will this hack for finding the ideal shopping window. It’s well established that Trader Joe’s has a rabid fan base, drawn by the reasonable prices, “flirtatious” checkout folks, and cult favorite mini totes. Understandably, TJ stores are often crowded, with customers … Read more
Trader Joe’s is expanding its presence in New York and across the US in 2026 with 25 new stores on the way. The grocery chain announced Wednesday that it will open nine new locations across 14 states. While eight states currently remain without a Trader Joe’s, the company is increasing its investment in regions with … Read more
The bok-boking the rotisserie chicken trend. For years, customers urged the cult-favorite grocery store to debut their own rotisserie chicken. Now, crazed fans’ prayers have been answered, but in a way that’s best for meal-preppers. Trader Joe’s new pre-seasoned and shredded rotisserie chicken breast is only $8.99, and the beloved grocery store is marketing it … Read more
Grab your canvas tote bags — Trader Joe’s is expanding its empire. The cult-favorite grocer has confirmed its bringing its everything bagel seasoning and mandarin orange chicken to Anaheim Hills. The new store will be located at 6336 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, taking over a former Big Lots space at the Anaheim Hills Village. … Read more
They’re going tote-ally nuts. Trader Joe’s shoppers across New York and New Jersey are scrambling to snag their new $3 mini tote, which is already selling out at many outlets. Released Wednesday across stores nationwide, the stylish reusable sack comes in four different striped pastel colors and measures 13 inches long, 11 inches tall and … Read more
If inflation has sabotaged your “la dolce vita” summer travel plans, Trader Joe’s is coming correct with a consolation prize. The grocery chain has dropped a scented Limoncello candle, and fans are scent drunk. With a reported burn time of 30 hours, it’s a way to pretend you’re under the Tuscan sun without paying exorbitant … Read more
The most coveted bag of the summer will only cost you $2.99. The Trader Joe’s tote bag craze separates casual shoppers from devoted fans, with customers waiting in lines wrapped around stores to get their hands on the newest editions. The retailers announced a new line of mini-tote bags that will drop in select stores … Read more
Breach, aisle 3. Trader Joe’s customers could be eligible for a payout, but time is running out. The payday comes courtesy of a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act by printing too many digits of customers’ credit card numbers on certain receipts, thereby compromising security. As a result, … Read more
Trader Joe’s is expanding its footprint with 25 new locations across 14 states, adding to its previously announced growth pipeline, the company said. The popular California-based grocery chain announced Wednesday that nine additional stores are now in development, bringing the total slate of upcoming openings to more than two dozen. All locations have been identified, though opening … Read more
Trader Joe’s has shut down a long-running rumor that its employees are trained to flirt with customers while working the checkout line. “Definitively, no,” Bryan Palbaum, CEO of the California-based grocery store chain, said on the Trader Joe’s podcast in 2023. Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some. “I think … Read more
Forget prune juice — a Trader Joe’s sweet treat is the new unexpected laxative shoppers are learning about the hard way. The beloved grocery store’s new sugar-free Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms contain 14 grams of fiber per eight pieces — a single serving. To put that into perspective, that amount is roughly half of … Read more
The busiest Trader Joe’s location is shutting its doors — for now. The Upper West Side store at West 72nd Street and Broadway is closing temporarily for “major renovation plans” starting next month. According to a physical sign sitting outside the store, their last day open will be May 17. “We promise not to be … Read more
Trader Joe’s customers may be able to get a payout as part of a class action settlement. Customers who made a purchase with a credit or debit card between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, may be eligible to claim an estimated $102.45. Trader Joe’s Co. agreed to pay $7.4 million to settle a … Read more
From movies to mandarin chicken. A crumbling piece of the old Hollywood story could soon get a very Trader Joe’s twist, after the cult-favorite grocer officially filed plans to transform LA’s long-abandoned Fox Venice Theater. The likely transformation of the once-glamorous 1950s movie palace into yet another branch of the buzzy chain has sparked both … Read more
Over 3 million pounds of popular Trader Joe’s foods have just joined a sweeping nationwide recall due to glass contamination. Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. started recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of Trader Joe’s Japanese Style Fried Rice with Edamame, Tofu, and Hijiki Seaweed in early March, reported KTLA. Federal officials raised the alarm after … Read more
More popular Trader Joe’s items have been tacked onto a nationwide recall that involved millions of pounds of foodstuffs that were potentially contaminated by foreign objects. Ajimoto Foods North America Inc. recalled a massive 9,885,240 pounds of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice after slivers of glass were found in the one-pound meals, according to the FDA … Read more