Pirate Joe's - Wikipedia
WEBPirate Joe's was a specialty grocery store in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, owned by Michael Hallatt. Its inventory consisted entirely of store brand products resold from locations of the U.S.-based grocery chain Trader Joe's, which does not operate any locations in Canada.
It's Checkmatey For Pirate Joe's: Canadian Grocery Reseller ... - NPR
WEBJun 9, 2017 · The pirate north of the border has conceded defeat. After five years of buying Trader Joe's products in the U.S. and selling them at a high markup in Vancouver — and fighting a protracted...
The Untold Truth Of Pirate Joe's - Mashed
WEBJul 12, 2020 · Pirate Joe's was a store in Vancouver that sold Trader Joe's products bought in the U.S. It faced a legal battle with Trader Joe's and changed its name to Irate Joe's before closing in 2017.
Arrgh: Pirate Joe's And Trader Joe's Are Once Again Locked In …
WEBAug 29, 2016 · In 2013, Trader Joe's sued Pirate Joe's, complaining that the resale operation hurt Trader Joe's brand. (In response, the Canadian shop changed its name to _irate Joe's.)
Pirate Joe's ends legal battle by shutting its doors - YouTube
WEBAfter years of being dragged through the courts, Pirate Joe's is closing his doors for good. Ben Miljure explains why.Subscribe to CTV News to watch more vid...
Pirate Joe’s: The Tale of the Canadian Trader Joe’s Reseller
WEBMay 30, 2024 · A Canadian man named Michael Hallatt decided to take matters into his own hands. Upon returning to Vancouver after having lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for a few years, he missed all of the Trader Joe’s goods he had been able to get in the US.
Pirate Joe’s, Maverick Distributor of Trader Joe’s Products, Shuts …
WEBJun 8, 2017 · Pirate Joe’s, which for more than five years celebrated its status as an unauthorized importer of Trader Joe’s products with a blend of cheeky humor and David-versus-Goliath determination,...
The Man Who Smuggles Trader Joe’s into Canada - Priceonomics
WEBOct 3, 2014 · If Trader Joe’s ever opens a Canadian store, they might have a claim. But Hallatt’s ultimate goal with Pirate Joe’s is to “bring” Trader Joe’s to Canada — before he had the store he would call them and just petition them, and he has always promised to close up shop if they ever expand north.
Pirate Joe’s, maverick B.C. distributor of Trader Joe’s products, …
WEBJun 8, 2017 · Pirate Joe’s, which for more than five years celebrated its status as an unauthorized importer of Trader Joe’s products with a blend of cheeky humor and David-vs.-Goliath determination, closed...
Pirate Joe's Celebrates Dismissal Of Trader Joe's Lawsuit
WEBOct 5, 2013 · Pirate Joe's, the grocery store that made waves — and attracted a lawsuit — for selling Trader Joe's items in Canada, has won a battle in its legal fight with the supermarket chain. A U.S....