![]() The savings may not be as phenomenal however they are still well priced and we feel it is important to stock them for your convenience. However, on some items, this may not be possible. Grocery Outlet is able to offer items at such a discounted rate because it buys suppliers' surplus items. The discount grocery chain, which was founded in San Francisco, advertises prices that are at least 22 percent cheaper than traditional grocery stores, according to Consumer Checkbook. We source the majority of our products opportunistically. For shoppers at Grocery Outlet, that's often the case. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market sells great brand-name food at extremely low prices. The manufacturer fills the product with fresh merchandise and – they call us. 261,297 likes 450 talking about this 16,697 were here. The coupon is no longer valid therefore cannot be sold in the traditional markets. Since packaging costs and materials are expensive, the manufacturer may decide to produce fresh product to fill the boxes to recoup some of the costs.įor example – Manufacturer C did a promotional tie in with a free product coupon printed on the packaging. We also carry product that may have undergone a packaging change, or has promotional material on the packaging making it no longer current. The restaurant rejects the cakes based on the size of cake slices……the manufacturer calls us. The restaurant wants the cakes to serve 8 however they were cut incorrectly into 10 pieces. For example- Manufacturer B produces desserts for a major restaurant chain. so this means incredible savings for you. On many occasions, you will not be able to see the imperfections, as they look perfect to us- but they are not how the manufacturer intended…. These minor issues no way affect the taste- however the product may not look the way the producer intended. We also see product that may be deemed “IMPERFECT” due to cosmetic imperfections. Ok, I have heard all sorts of crazy theories about how Grocery Outlet is so cheap and most are unfounded speculation that they buy near expired or fully. They offer us a great deal to clear out their inventory and in this way we are able to offer unbeatable prices! New shipments are arriving at stores daily. They only sell 75,000 units – so they are overstocked with 25,000 units – the manufacturer calls us. What We’re About - The Grocery Outlet What We’re About An evolving concept and tradition in consumer alternatives since 1998. For example- Manufacturer A goes to market with a new product – predicting they will sell 100,000 units. The manufacturer has produced more than they predicted would sell over a period of time, and they need to clear the product out of their warehouse….they call us. The majority of the product we see is usually a result of overproduction. Our differentiated model for buying and selling drives us to “WOW!” our customers every day, generating customer excitement, inspiring loyalty and supporting profitable sales growth.Many customers inquire about where the product comes from and why we are able to sell at such low prices! We deal directly with major Canadian and US manufacturers and distributors, whom from time to time run into inventory problems. ![]() Our passionate, founding family-led management team remains a driving force behind our growth-oriented culture. Underlying this differentiated model was a mission that still guides us today: “Touching Lives for the Better.” Since 2006, the third generation of Read family leadership has advanced this mission and accelerated growth by strengthening our supplier relationships, introducing new product categories and expanding the store base from 128 stores in 2006 to more than 320 stores across the West Coast and Pennsylvania in 2019. Our founder, Jim Read, pioneered our opportunistic buying model in 1946 and subsequently developed the IO selling approach, which harnesses individual entrepreneurship and local decision-making to better serve customers in their communities. Entrepreneurial independent owner-operators (IOs) run our stores and generally live in the community that they serve, creating a neighborhood-feel through personalized customer service and a localized product offering. Our flexible buying model allows us to offer quality, name-brand opportunistic products at prices significantly below those of conventional retailers. An ever-changing assortment of “WOW!” deals, complemented by everyday staple products, generates customer excitement and encourages frequent visits from bargain-minded shoppers. ![]() ![]() Each of our stores offers a fun, treasure hunt shopping experience in an easy-to-navigate, small-box format. We are a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold through a network of independently owned and operated stores.
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