The Traderverse: Trader Joe's Real Roots In Tiki Culture - Chowhound

Trader Joe's has some pretty unique aspects, like its refusal to offer delivery service since the company prefers its customer have an in-person experience. But perhaps its most interesting concept is the store's tropical-infused nautical theme that starts with its name and stretches throughout its branding down to the Hawaiian shirts Trader Joe's employees wear as part of their uniform. The man who launched…