<P> In February 2016, due to customer feedback, Trader Joe's announced their goal "to have all the eggs they sell in western states (CA, OR, WA, AZ, NM and CO) come from cage - free suppliers by 2020 and all the eggs we sell nationally to come from cage - free suppliers by 2025 ." </P> <P> The May 2009 issue of Consumer Reports ranked Trader Joe's the second - best supermarket chain in the United States (after Wegmans). In June 2009, MSN Money released its third annual Customer Service Hall of Fame survey results . Trader Joe's ranked second in customer service . Although Ethisphere magazine listed Trader Joe's among its most ethical companies in the United States from 2008 to 2010, Trader Joe's did not make the list in 2011 . In 2014, Consumer Reports again ranked Trader Joe's a top - scoring supermarket chain . </P> <P> As of October 12, 2017, Trader Joe's had 474 stores in the United States with stores being added regularly . In 2017, Trader Joe's opened 14 new stores nationwide . Most locations averaged between 10,000 and 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m). </P> <P> Each location is designed to represent its respective area . Every store has its own crew members that create artwork to represent the surrounding neighborhood . Some store locations have their own "find the mascot" and kids can obtain a prize when they tell a crew where it is "hiding". </P>

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