LAFAYETTE, La. – Today (9/17/26) the brand new location of Trader Joe’s in Lafayette is officially open. Driving by Trader Joe’s this morning on Camellia, the parking lot was completely full as shoppers eagerly waited in line for the doors open.
If you’ve never been to a Trader Joe’s, there’s something about the new Lafayette location that is reportedly unique, making it different from any other location in the U.S. according to one of the stores managers.
If you have been to Trader Joe’s before, you might instantly realize what sets Lafayette’s Trader Joe’s apart from any other location you’ve been too. It’s not an Earth shattering difference, but it’s definitely something seasoned Trader Joe’s shoppers will notice as soon as they pull into the new Lafayette location.
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A little About Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s first opened in Pasadena, California, in 1967. The company has built its identity around opening small neighborhood stores, a rotating selection of products, Trader Joe’s brand products, and a focus on keeping prices down. Trader Joe’s says it works to keep prices low by buying directly from suppliers when possible, and buying in volume…