GROCERY OUTLET...
a different kind of retailer
We’re built on great brands, incredible value, and the thrill of discovery.
We connect suppliers with shoppers who love discovering quality products at exceptional prices. Our model combines the excitement of Deal Drops with the everyday essentials customers count on.
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Great products, exceptional value. We buy quality name brands and fresh products opportunistically, turning supplier opportunities into exciting customer finds.
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Built to move quickly. Our centralized buying team brings scale, speed and flexibility to make opportunities happen.
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Partnerships that open doors. We work closely with suppliers to uncover deals and create opportunities that benefit us both.
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Always looking for what’s next. We actively seek emerging brands, fresh ideas and trending products our customers will love.
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Discovery meets dependability. We pair exciting Deal Drops with reliable everyday staples, all supported by a supplier model with no fees.
How we Buy
Great partnerships create great possibilities. Our experienced buying teams combine deep category knowledge, strong supplier relationships, quick responses and fast turnaround to uncover exceptional deals. From surplus inventory to new product launches, our flexible buying model supports suppliers while bringing great brands, exciting discoveries and incredible value to shoppers.
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Packaging Changes and Discontinued Products
Brand refreshes and assortment changes make room for what’s next. We help suppliers move through existing packaging and discontinued products faster, supporting transitions with either a firm cutoff date or a gradual rollout.
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Shorter Dated Product
Good food deserves a second life. We move quickly to make the most of a product’s remaining shelf life, bringing quality brands to shoppers at exceptional prices while helping reduce food waste.
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Excess Inventory
Extra inventory can open new doors. Overproduction, canceled retail orders and discontinued listings can leave quality products looking for a new home. We turn that surplus into exciting deals and explore opportunities to transform excess packaging film or ingredients into finished products, creating value and reducing waste.
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Product Testing and Brand Discovery
Discovery is part of every shopping trip. Our stores attract treasure hunters who love finding something new, and approachable prices make trying a new product even more inviting. Targeted launches help emerging brands and new products reach shoppers, encourage trial and generate valuable sales insights.
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Sales Goal Accelerator
A great deal can help power a bigger goal. Our buying model helps suppliers build volume toward annual sales targets, brand milestones, promotional campaigns and licensing commitments, turning business priorities into exceptional shopper value.
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Minimum Order Quantities
Efficient production depends on reaching the right volume. When existing orders fall short of a minimum production run, we can help fill the gap. That added commitment supports manufacturing efficiencies and helps bring new products to market.
We are built for efficiency.
Locations across the United States
560
80
Years of serving customers and brands
6
Distribution
Centers
862
Years of buying experience
What Our Partners Say:
“When another retailer couldn’t take our shipment, Grocery Outlet stepped in quickly, moved the product and turned a challenge into a win for our business.”
“Grocery Outlet is a great partner because they move quickly, understand our business and consistently find ways to create value for both growers and customers.”
“When a packaging change left us with aging inventory, Grocery Outlet stepped in, moved the product quickly and helped us recover value that could have been lost.”
“As innovation evolves, excess inventory can become a challenge. Grocery Outlet gives us a trusted partner to move that product quickly while protecting its value.”