Trader Joe’s made waves on social media this summer asshoppers reported seeing food samplesat locations across the country.
I’ve been told coffee won’t be returning which I totally get.
Way too many customers abused it."
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Trader Joe’s did not respond to requests for more information on these changes.
Since 2020, each brand has brought back in-store samples at its own pace.
Freebiesreturned to Costco in 2021, but they are now handed out by employees from behind plexiglass barriers.
If there is no local mask mandate, open samples are offered.
