Opening Date Set for New Mays Landing Discount Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is set to open later this month in Hamilton Commons Mays Landing, at 190 Hamilton Commons -- in the spaces formerly occupied by Lane Bryant and Dress Barn and Annie Sez.

Grocery Outlet, which has more than 475 locations nationally according to its website, bills itself as an "extreme value" store. The chain started in San Francisco in 1946, selling military surplus at deep discount prices.

Today, Grocery Outlet estimates they have more than 1.5 million shoppers each week. That makes it the nation’s largest discount grocery retailer.

Grocery Outlet has a reputation for prices that are 40% to 70% lower than other markets.

Grocery Outlet's buyers look for bargains on brand-name groceries through packaging changes, surplus inventory, or product overruns.

Mashed.com says Grocery Outlet is always looking to buy excess stocks of items. These items may be nearing their sell-by date, be discontinued, or have packaging defects that don't affect the quality of the contents.

What Does Grocery Outlet Sell?

Everything from fresh meat and produce to natural and organic items. The chain claims to stock over 2500 brands in categories including grocery, deli, frozen foods, fresh meats, produce, health and beauty, beer & wine, and more.

Does Grocery Outlet sell healthy food?

Yes, they do. Grocery Outlet calls this category "NOSH" for short, and it includes plant-based dairy, vegan frozen pizza, gluten-free baked goods, organic coconut oil, grass-fed ghee, pesticide-free fruit, naturally derived toothpaste, and cleaning products.