Holidays

Trader Joe’s- One-stop shopping for any holiday

By Chelsea Mandler

Image by Meagan Watson on Unsplash

Trader Joe’s is a grocery store that still caters to an eclectic client base. Income, age, interests, and convenience increase the store’s popularity. Still, Trader Joe’s single-handedly caters to the savvy consumer who enjoys traditional meals — with an edge only Trader Joe’s can provide!

For Thanksgiving this year, Trader Joe’s offers The Fearless Flyer Thanksgiving Guide, a phenomenal selection of Thanksgiving must-haves and many unforeseen treats only found at Trader Joe’s. All-natural turkeys arrive by November 14th, and then it’s on!

Consider Cheesy, Creamy Greens and veggies, the succulent, tart new addition of Cranberry Ginger Chutney, sparkling Honeycrisp apple juice beverage, a bouquet of holiday flowers for the table, and the culture of Trader Joe’s that invites any shopper to give pause and take a look inside the store.

But what makes Trader Joe’s the grocery store for every season is that the store is centered around the needs of the shopper. Read as follows:

1. Everyone is welcome to shop at Trader Joe’s. They do not require a membership but manage to keep grocery budgets under the radar.
2. The Return Policy at Trader Joe’s accommodates the shopper by allowing for returns on all products: even products already opened can be returned.
3. An extensive array of coffee products. This year, Pumpkin Spice Coffee. It is served with pumpkin spice oil, orange peel, vanilla beans, and spices and may pair well with a pre-desert- dessert like little Teeny Tiny Apple Pies.

4. A well-stocked wine department that appeals to many palates, such as some lovely bubbly as the guests arrive, such as Platinum Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine Sonoma County, priced at $14.99/750 mL.

1. Store-brand products are advantageous for the shopper’s budget and provide a range of 4,000 Trader Joe’s products, becoming a chef’s dream for adventurous and diverse products.
2. Of course, prices can vary by location, but Trader Joe’s reputation for quality products at low cost includes some deals below that may become a mainstay for any holiday.

· Individual Greek yogurt cups cost $0.99 each.

· Many spices and seasoning mixes are priced at $2.99 or less.

· Bananas cost $0.19 each.

7. The Home Stretch — Do not forget that Trader Joes will be open until midnight the night before Thanksgiving, granting last-minute shoppers a chance to add unique flavors to any Thanksgiving meal.

1. Remember the flowers! Allow Trader Joe’s to decorate the dining room table in style. A culmination of seasonal bouquets creates an ambiance only Trader Joes can deliver.

9. Their produce is fresh and organic, and they welcome shoppers in every season to partake in something yummy but delectable without the bigger grocery store prices.

10. The staff is always friendly and helpful to shoppers looking for a particular item like Mini Brioche Bites for $4.99/6.8 Oz (limited time) or Frick’s Uncured Carver Ham at $5.99/1 Lb. as an alternative primary meal for those willing to take a risk and create a holiday meal like no other.

Trader Joe’s continues to lead in price and diverse products, which explains why the store is more popular than ever since its opening in 1967 in Pasadena, California. The popularity of Trader Joe’s skyrocketed to the top by choosing evolutionary products and its constantly changing feature items such as Chili & Lime-Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips or Trader Joe’s Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions and matched with Trader’s mainstay promise to continue to prioritize sustainability and eliminating food waste through its “Neighborhood Shares Program,” Trader Joe’s donates 100% of the unsold products to local food recovery organizations. In 2021, Trader Joe’s donated $349 million worth of products to nonprofit partners and approximately 63 million meals to serve the community of Trader Joe’s.