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The Clever Way Trader Joe's Encourages Customers To Spend More By Kat Olvera Dec. 7, 2025 10:00 am EST
Trader Joe's has established itself as a unique grocery store beloved by its customers. The chain even achieved a number one rank on the 2025 Axios Harris reputation ranking poll among 100 other retailers. The store is also known for having reasonable or low prices. However, even the most overpriced grocery items at Trader Joe's aren't enough to send customers running. In fact, like one commenter on a Reddit thread wrote, "'I didn't mean to buy so much' is basically the official TJ's tag line." Turns out, you might find yourself spending more than you anticipated on a TJ's visit thanks to the clever way the products are stocked and placed in the

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