{"id":206100,"date":"2026-03-05T20:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/206100\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T20:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:19:08","slug":"california-based-grocery-outlet-closing-dozens-of-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/206100\/","title":{"rendered":"California-based Grocery Outlet closing dozens of stores"},"content":{"rendered":"

A California supermarket chain known for its bargain prices has announced the closure of dozens of its stores<\/a> across the country.<\/p>\n

The California-based Grocery Outlet said it plans to shutter 36 \u201cfinancially underperforming stores\u201d across the country as part of the company\u2019s optimization plan \u201cto improve operational execution, strengthen long-term profitability and increase cash flow generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jason Potter, President and CEO of Grocery Outlet, said the company made progress on its goals in 2025, but fourth-quarter results made clear they had more work to do.<\/p>\n

Grocery Outlet announced the closure of dozens of its stores.<\/p>\n

\u201cConsumer pressure intensified, federally funded benefits were delayed, and competition grew more promotional in the fourth quarter,\u201d Potter said in a press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn response, we have begun to sharpen our focus on what matters most: delivering clearer value and a better in-store experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Potter\u2019s said part of the restructuring plan would include the closure of dozens of stores that were \u201cfinancially underperforming.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the same time, we\u2019re closing underperforming stores, reshaping our new store growth strategy and reallocating resources to strengthen operating results and returns on capital,\u201d the CEO said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shoppers at a Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Huntington Beach, CA. MediaNews Group via Getty Images<\/p>\n

It is unclear at this time how many workers will be affected by the closures.<\/p>\n

The store said net sales increased by 7.3% to $4.69 billion during fiscal 2025, according to a Fiscal 2025 Financial Summary.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, it recorded an operating loss of $234.8 million and a net loss of $218.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, per the press release.<\/p>\n

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The Emeryville-based company operates more than 560 stores across 17 states, with the majority of the stores in California. <\/p>\n

Other states include Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Delaware, and Virginia, per the company website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A view of a Grocery Outlet store on February 25 in San Rafael. Getty Images<\/p>\n

It is unclear from the press release how many or if any of the grocery stores<\/a> that are closing are in the Golden State by the closure of the 2026 fiscal year.<\/p>\n

The California Post reached out to Grocery Outlet for further comment.<\/p>\n

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