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10 Things Trader Joe's Does Better Than Aldi

There are plenty of discount grocery chains out there, but Trader Joe's and Aldi occupy an overlapping part of the map. This can leave you wondering what things Trader Joe's does better than Aldi. Both promise cheap staples and the occasional culinary oddity, yet they feel very different when you walk through the door. Aldi is efficient, economical, and unapologetically plain — everything from the cart deposit to the lighting signals this. Trader Joe's, meanwhile, leans into personality: hand-drawn signage, staff who chat you up about a new snack, and a focus on healthy eating that makes it not dissimilar from a bargain Whole Foods.

The comparison is often made because of the unexpected connection bet

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