MONROVIA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Trader Joe's is marking its 50th anniversary milestone by saying thank you to its customers with in-store customer celebrations on Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20th.  Festivities will include: special product tastings, giveaways, and more.  A limited-edition 50th Anniversary reusable bag will also be offered to customers for only 50 cents.  Trader Joe's introduced its first reusable bag to customers 40 years ago.

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The first Trader Joe's store opened on August 25, 1967 in Pasadena, California, on Arroyo Parkway, and still remains in operation today. Trader Joe's has since grown to 467 stores in 41 states and D.C.

Every Trader Joe's store is committed to making grocery shopping an adventure and offering great values—high quality products for outstanding, everyday prices.  It's the place where you can stock up on basics (like milk and eggs) as well as discover innovative, hard-to-find fare (like Avocado Citrus Yogurt or Vegan Mocha Nut Lattes), for honest, low prices; and where friendly, knowledgeable Crew Members are dedicated to making your experience rewarding and fun. 

Trader Joe's is a chain of neighborhood grocery stores featuring high quality imported and domestic foods and beverages at honest, low prices. Trader Joe's (www.traderjoes.com) began in 1967 in the Los Angeles area.  Since then, Trader Joe's has expanded to 467 stores in 41 states and D.C.

 

Trader Joe’s Today Has 467 stores in 41 states

 

The first Trader Joe’s in Pasadena, California is still there today, fully operating — same spot, same great look. Address is 610 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105. Trader Joe’s has since grown to 467 stores in 41 states and D.C. Photo Courtesy Trader Joe's © 2017, All Rights Reserved.

 

In 1977 — Trader Joe’s launched their first reusable bag. For 40 of these last 50 years, we’ve sold reusable bags. We thought there was no better way to mark this celebration than to continue this tradition with a 50th Anniversary reusable bag, for 50 cents each. In true Trader Joe’s fashion, it’s a value, a celebration of things past and present, and a practical grocery toting tote for shopping in the future. Photo Courtesy Trader Joe's © 2017, All Rights Reserved.

 

In 1970 - An early version of the Fearless Flyer was introduced. The Fearless Flyer abounds with product stories that are at times fascinating and amusing. When it was first introduced, customers coveted it. They even paid 5 cents for it. The Fearless Flyer is now free, and worth every penny. Photo Courtesy Trader Joe's © 2017, All Rights Reserved.

 

The first Trader Joe’s opened its doors in Pasadena, California. Still there today — same spot, same great look. This is an image of the first store under construction which opened on August 25, 1967. Address is 610 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105. Trader Joe's © has since grown to 467 stores in 41 states and D.C. Photo Courtesy Trader Joe’s © 2017, All Rights Reserved.

 

In 1967 if you were into wines, Trader Joe’s was the place to go. Still is. But back in the late 1960s, we sold every California wine there was and many from around the world. Photo Courtesy Trader Joe’s © 2017, All Rights Reserved.

 

Since the 1960s, the Hawaiian shirt has been the trademark Trader Joe’s attire. Store employees, dubbed “Crew Members” sport brightly colored Hawaiian-themed shirts, adding to the friendly, inviting atmosphere and feeling of adventure in the store. Photo Courtesy Trader Joe's © 2017, All Rights Reserved.

 

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