Publisher: Supermarket News
Published: August 20, 2026
Source: Read at Supermarket News (https://www.supermarketnews.com/grocery-operations/grocery-outlet-looks-at-fair-quarter-performance-as-just-the-beginning)
Category: Food Access
Grocery Outlet reported $1.19 billion in net sales for the quarter that ended July 4, up 1.1%, while comparable-store sales remained negative and transactions increased 1.8%. The retailer said it increased its opportunistic product mix by nearly 2 percentage points. CEO Jason Potter expects the related investments to total $20 million. Grocery Outlet completed 34 store refreshes during the first quarter and expects to complete 100 by the end of the year.
Why this matters: Independent grocers can look to Grocery Outlet's approach as an example of combining opportunistic sourcing, visible value messaging, targeted promotions, and store improvements. The results also show that higher transactions can occur while comparable-store sales remain negative.
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