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A new Trader Joe's tote bag is about to drop.The bags will be available in four different striped pastel colors and are 13 inches long, 11 inches tall and six inches wide, according to Trader Joe's. They are made of a heavy-duty blend of cotton and polyester and feature a pocket on each side."The size is ideal for smaller shopping trips, to pick up those few items you forgot the first time around. Just be sure to pick up a Tote while you can—supplies are limited," Trader Joe's said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY.Here's what to know to snag one.When do Trader Joe's striped totes drop?The California-based grocery chain told USA TODAY its new striped canvas mini tote bags will be available in stores beginning Wednesday, June 17.How much are the new summer totes?Customers can get them for $2.99 each. There is a limited supply of the tote bags.Trader Joe's continues to add to viral tote bag lineupFrom "Trick-or-Treat Mini Canvas Totes" to "Micro Totes to the recent insulated mini tote bags, the striped mini canvas totes are the latest entry in Trader Joe's ever‑expanding lineup of collectible bags.A lavender version of the $8.99 reusable insulated bag recently debuted in stores. The chain brought back the pastel mini canvas tote bags in March and launched a new large canvas bag.The compact totes have developed a cult‑like following among the store's customers and the fashion-conscious. The bags first went viral in March 2024, becoming so popular on social media that procuring one has become increasingly difficult.Trader Joe's has filed lawsuit to protect against dupesTrader Joe's told USA TODAY it has recently filed a lawsuit to protect its customers from knockoff tote bags."We are aware that some knockoff totes are being sold online and have recently filed a lawsuit to protect our customers from being misled," the company said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY. The grocer said it only offers Trader Joe's products for sale inside its stores.Trader Joe's totes have found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari. With no Trader Joe's stores abroad, resale prices listed by U.S. shoppers are often dramatically higher than in‑store prices, sometimes exceeding $1,000.Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
