Friday, January 16, 2026

business story: Trader Joe’s @Acquired podcast

Another excellent story, how a good business is created!

Acquired podcast is likely better education than a MBA :)


Trader Joe’s: The Complete History and Strategy @ Acquired

Trader Joe's breaks every rule of modern retail. They don't do e-commerce. They don't do delivery. No sales, coupons, or loyalty programs. They only stock 4,000 SKUs versus 50,000+ at normal supermarkets. Their parking lots are famously terrible and they're constantly out of your favorite items....




a clever interactive crossword web app on their web site:

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