Canadians have long crossed the border to fill their carts with grocery items exclusive to Trader Joe's, but how do prices compare in Canada? I was i…
Canadians have long crossed the border to fill their carts with grocery items exclusive to Trader Joe's, but how do prices compare in Canada?
I was in Chicago recently to visit family and friends, and while the city offers several must-see attractions like The Bean and the Field Museum, my must-see spot was Trader Joe's.. It was first established as a neighbourhood grocery store in California in 1967 and now has hundreds of locations across the U.S.
Despite its expansion, the stores have retained a neighbourhood grocery vibe. They have a much smaller footprint than supermarket chains, and rather than having half an aisle of yogurt options, you're likely to find just a handful of Trader Joe's branded flavours. And for shoppers, that works out fine if it means keeping costs down.
"We buy direct from suppliers whenever possible; we bargain hard to get the best price and then pass the savings on to you," states the company. "Most grocers charge their suppliers fees for putting an item on the shelf. This results in higher prices... so we don't do it." The value of the Canadian dollar south of the border is at its lowest in years, and Canadians shopping in the U.S. will certainly feel the pinch. As of writing, according to the latest exchange rate onGiven the current exchange rate, is shopping at Trader Joe's still a cost-effective option for border-crossing Canadians? To find out, I chose several essential grocery items and compared them to Walmart Canada.
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