Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Shutting Down 36 Stores Nationwide, Unclear if Any Are in the Bay Area

"After a brutal fourth quarter in which they somehow managed to lose a staggering $218 million, the Emeryville-based Grocery Outlet is shuttering 36 stores, though these may not be Bay Area stores that are closing. Yes, the cult-favorite, oddball-item, discount grocery store Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is indeed a Bay Area company, their headquarters is in Emeryville."

"Per the Chron, Grocery Outlet blames the big fourth-quarter losses on the Trump administration's severe cuts in SNAP benefits. Considering that people are going to lose their jobs over this, it's another sig[nificant impact on the grocery industry and vulnerable populations]."

"We made progress on our strategic priorities in 2025; however, our fourth-quarter results made clear that we have more work to do, and we're moving quickly. At the same time, we're closing underperforming stores, reshaping our new store growth strategy and reallocating resources to strengthen operating results and returns on capital."

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, headquartered in Emeryville, reported a devastating $218 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, prompting the closure of 36 underperforming stores nationwide. While the Bay Area-based chain operates stores across the country, including locations in New York State, most closures are concentrated on the East Coast, with 24 of the 36 stores slated for closure located there. The company attributes the significant financial losses to Trump administration cuts in SNAP benefits, which directly impact their customer base. Management stated they are reshaping growth strategy and reallocating resources to strengthen operating results, though specific store locations remain undisclosed.

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