New Discount Grocery Store Coming to New York?

Many of us try to save money at our local grocery store by shopping sales, clipping digital coupons, and buying in bulk. But what if there was a store nearby where you didn’t have to worry about any of that, because you knew you were already going to save a ton of money just by shopping there?

Guess what?  Chains like Wegmans, Market 32, Aldi, and Walmart will soon have some competition for our fridge, because a  popular discount grocery store chain that is already a favorite of thousands across the country is planning on opening here in New York State. 

New Grocery Chain Is Opening In New York State?

Grocery Outlet has over 500 stores throughout the U.S., and are currently mostly located in California. The closest locations are in the Pennsylvania area. But good news for bargain hunters– Grocery Outlet has a goal of operating close to 5,000 stores nationally, including here in New York State. 

Layla Kasha, the senior VP and new stores growth officer for Grocery Outlet, told the Schenectady Daily Gazette that the discount chain is “exploring store locations in several communities throughout upstate New York,” but as of yet don’t have exact locations and regions in place. 

Grocery Outlet has extremely low prices, and ust like their competitors, the chain features weekly sales, coupons, and a customer loyalty program. However, their unique business model allows them to offer items that are an average of 27% less than other stores. 

According to Grocery Outlet, when a brand has excess inventory due to things like packaging changes or manufacturing overruns, the chain will buy the surplus for pennies on the dollar. Local store owners will then choose from the available products to stock their shelves with, and sell them at an extremely discounted price. This allows customers to purchase national-brand products at a steep discount. 

This, however, also has a downside. Because stores buy their inventory opportunistically, what you’ll find inside can be constantly changing (aka, you could find a specific item on the shelf one week, but not the next). 

That being said, if you’re a shopper who likes to buy in bulk and stock up, this could save you lots of money in the long run. 

We’ll keep an eye out for when Grocery Outlet announces their New York State locations, and be sure to pass along the news.