Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe’s, has passed away at the age of 89. Coulombe opened the first Trader Joe’s location in 1967 in Pasadena, Calif., going against industry norms at the time to introduce Trader Joe’s private label products in 1972. He retired from the company in 1988.
In a statement, Dan Bane, CEO of Trader Joe's said, "Joe was the perfect person at the right time for Trader Joe's. He was a brilliant thinker with a mesmerizing personality that simply galvanized all with whom he worked. He was not only our founder, he was our first spokesperson. He starred in captivating radio ads for years, always signing off with his unique, 'thanks for listening.' Joe developed a cadre of leaders that carried on his vision and helped shape Trader Joe's in the early years."
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