Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. operates a chain of discount grocery stores that sell brand-name food and household goods at lower prices than traditional supermarkets. The company's business model relies on opportunistic buying, acquiring excess inventory, closeout lots, and special purchase deals from manufacturers and distributors. These savings are then passed on to consumers through a constantly changing product assortment. Grocery Outlet's offerings include perishable items such as dairy, deli, produce, floral, meat, and seafood, as well as non-perishable groceries, general merchandise, health and beauty care, frozen foods, and beer and wine.
The company operates primarily through a network of independent owner-operators who run the stores and tailor the product offerings to their local communities. Geographically, Grocery Outlet has a strong presence in the United States, with over 540 stores across states including California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and several others. In 2024, the company expanded its footprint in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions through the acquisition of United Grocery Outlet. By combining centralized buying power with local independent operations, Grocery Outlet maintains a distinct position in the discount grocery retail market.
