Community Chat

[Carmie]

Many companies that we think are American are not.  These include

GE Appliances

Budweiser

Burger King

7-Eleven

Trader Jo's

Aldi

Chystler, Jeep and Dodge 

Frigidaire

Ben & Jerry

American Steel

Good Humor

Popsicle

Hellmans

Purina

Holiday Inn

There's a lot more too.

[DocAsian]

These are all wonderful companies. If they're not American made, so what? This is an equal opportunity Country, right? 

[Icegoddess]

Yes, I was aware.  From what I understand is the Aldi's business model is all about efficiency.  Whereas Trader Joe's is more about the customer experience.  Also, until recently, they mostly stayed away from each other.

We first got an Aldi's, but I've never sthopped there.  The fact that they didn't accept credit cards and I rarely ever have much cash on me was one reason.  The're also in an inconvenient location with terrible traffic.  But, I know you can sometimes get really good deals there.  

A couple of years ago Trader Joe's moved in in the neighboring city.  I can stop by there on the way home from some of my regular activities.  They won't replace my regular grocery store though.  It can be fun to stop in on occasion, but I've found a lot of their frozen foods are sub par.  Plus, it seems they generate interest by continually discontinuing popular products and adding in new products.  I was able to get eggs there at a much cheaper price then the grocery though after they skyrocketed in price.  I don't think my store, which is a bit on the smaller side, gets all the same stock as some of the other stores do.  

[tansy]

I knew this information about the two stores, too.  There is no Aldi's here.  I don't buy a great deal at TJ's but it is an upbeat store with friendly cashiers.  

[bargainsgirl]

I live in the heart of Wegman's country but I actually shop more often at both Aldi's and T. J.   Aldi's prices are lower than T.J.  Products are different as well for the most part.  However, Aldi's has the BEST chocolate around!   Their produce, not so much except for romaine, spinach and oranges.   Nice to have such food choices.  We are lucky in this country of ours....

[Another new name Sue]

I am not crazy about all of Trader Joe’s offerings, but some things are priced better than regular, grocery stores like butter and milk, some bread, items spices, canned goods are usually a good value too. I’m there about every week.

[Allthingsgirly67]

I went into an ALDIs and did not like it one bit. Seemed kind second hand setup for lack of a better term.