Trader Joe's rolls out Halloween mini tote bags at $2.99

Trader Joe's will roll out a Halloween edition of its mini canvas tote bags in U.S. stores on Wednesday, Oct. 8, offering four seasonal designs priced at $2.99 each. The 13 by 11 by 6 inch bags come in solid black, pumpkin orange and purple, plus a multicolored version that is black with a purple bottom, lime green handles and an orange Trader Joe's logo.

The release continues a series of limited-edition mini totes that first appeared in March 2024 and quickly developed a following. The scaled-down bags are roughly one-third the size of a typical reusable shopper and are marketed for small errands, lunches or carrying everyday items. Trader Joe's has reissued the same colorways several times and in April introduced pastel spring versions. A version produced for employees last year, stamped CREW and featuring orange trim, is considered particularly rare by collectors.

Past drops have generated strong demand at store level, leading some locations to limit purchases. Shoppers waited in long lines for earlier releases, and the bags have frequently appeared on resale sites at prices far above the original $2.99. Trader Joe's has said those resale listings are "done without our...