"Trader Joe's is massively popular, thanks to its creative snacks you can't find elsewhere, its frozen foods that make ordering takeout a thing of the past, and its cozy, friendly-feeling stores that seem to make grocery shopping a more pleasant experience (unless you go when it's particularly busy, that is). We've outlined these myths below to set the record straight once and for all."
"If you shop at both Aldi and Trader Joe's, you might have noticed some similarities between the two stores. They're both relatively smaller than other grocery stores, and they mainly carry their own brands. It might make you wonder whether the two stores are somehow related. Well, there's a myth that's been going around for ages that Trader Joe's and Aldi are run by the same company. That's not technically true, but it's understandable why some may think it is."
"In reality, the companies now known as Aldi Sud and Aldi Nord used to be one company (Aldi) owned by two brothers. However, in the 1960s, the brothers split the business into two separate companies. Aldi Sud now owns Aldi locations in the United States, while Aldi Nord owns Trader Joe's. So, are Trader Joe's and Aldi from the same company? No. But they're definitely related, which is why you can see so many similarities between the two chains."
Trader Joe's attracts shoppers with creative, exclusive snacks, extensive frozen offerings that reduce takeout needs, and cozy, friendly-feeling stores that improve the shopping experience. Many shoppers encounter persistent myths that obscure store benefits. A widespread misconception claims Trader Joe's and Aldi are the same company, but the companies trace to a split between two brothers: Aldi Sud and Aldi Nord. Aldi Sud operates Aldi in the United States while Aldi Nord owns Trader Joe's, explaining similarities despite separate ownership. Another common myth suggests primarily store-brand products equal lower quality.
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