Daniel G. L.
Racism Against Asians at Bixby Knolls Trader Joe's
Considering the negative reviews listed regarding Trader Joe's, you would think that the corporate headquarters would care and respond to online reviews, etc. No such luck. Why should anyone shop at Trader Joe's if they do not care about their customers and their reputation??? This is a billion dollar company that can't take the time, effort and energy to handle the situation of racism going on by the staff and how I was treated. Apparently, there were a few other Asians that encountered this same problem at this location and yet, no response. I am honestly filled with anger being stared down upon by an African-American employee that turned me away from entering the store just because I brought my own refrigerated bags (a policy which is newly enforced by Trader Joe's) causing me to loose my place in line!!! Secondly, I was stared down upon by two Caucasian male employees who were having a conversation at the beginning of an aisle (blocking my passage). While no words were exchanged between all three employees, I honestly felt unwelcomed as a Chinese-American. So, yes, there's still racism even in the prestigious Long Beach neighborhood of Bixby Knolls. This will definitely be my last trip to any Trader Joe's location - this market is on my no-go list!!!



