Episode 105: The Future of Trader Joe's Depends on These Grads
Inside Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's
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🗓️ 18 May 2026
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Summary
Joining us for this episode of Inside Trader Joe's is a group of Trader Joe's shoppers from the high school Class of 2026. They represent, quite literally, the future, not just for Trader Joe's, but for all of us. We chatted with them about their favorite TJ's products and the way they cook, got their feedback about some new products that haven't quite made their way to the shelves at Trader Joe's just yet. Most importantly, they schooled us on some current slang – let's just say, this episode hits!
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| 0:00.0 | It's that time of year. |
| 0:03.0 | We're finally rolling out the new Trader Joe's unexpected cheddar sunscreen. |
| 0:08.0 | No. |
| 0:09.0 | The time of year when people think it's okay to wear flip-flops to work. |
| 0:13.0 | Oh, no. |
| 0:14.0 | When it's time to stop procrastinating and clean off the barbecue. |
| 0:17.0 | Well, yes, but... |
| 0:19.0 | What time of year were you thinking about? |
| 0:22.9 | Graduation season. And with us today are six young Trader Joe's customers |
| 0:25.1 | who are graduating from high school this year. |
| 0:27.1 | The class of 26. |
| 0:29.6 | Let's have them try some new Trader Joe's products |
| 0:31.9 | that are currently in development. |
| 0:33.7 | They are graduates and guinea pigs. I love it. |
| 0:37.0 | Let's go inside Trader Joe's. |
| 0:39.3 | Bo-Wa-Wong. |
| 0:40.3 | I'm Tara Miller, Director of Words and Phrases and Clause. |
| 0:50.3 | And I'm Matt Sloan, the culture and innovation guy at Trader Joe's. Hey, ready to meet our grads? Sure. Okay, let's go around the room one by one and please see your first name and then tell us... All your big plans for After Heise. No, no, no, something even more important. Tell us your favorite Trader Joe's product. And go. My name is Matild, and my favorite product is the chicken soup dumplings. |
| 1:12.6 | My name is Camille, and my favorite product are the ranch rolled tortilla chips. |
| 1:17.6 | My name is Declan. |
| 1:19.6 | My favorite product at Trader Joe's is the Jasmine Rice. |
| 1:22.6 | By the way, Declan is my son, but his opinions are all his. |
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