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Agribusiness

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Theses/Dissertations

2016

Retail

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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Ii, Bryan Berry, Jack Brown, Ryan Stojanovich Dec 2016

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Ii, Bryan Berry, Jack Brown, Ryan Stojanovich

Case Studies in Agribusiness

The US food retail sector is discussed, and how Grocery Bargain Markets fits within that sector. Growth and expansion plans are discussed, with emphasis on the growing Hispanic market in the Los Angeles area.


Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Mitchell Comstock, Michael Maggipinto, Brendan Mcintosh, Lukas Oswald Jun 2016

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Mitchell Comstock, Michael Maggipinto, Brendan Mcintosh, Lukas Oswald

Case Studies in Agribusiness

The history of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is presented, from its start selling government surplus canned goods in San Francisco, to its present 299 stores concentrated mostly on the west coast, but with 18 stores in Pennsylvania. The case discusses two of Grocery Outlet’s distinguishing traits: opportunistic buying and independent operators. Challenges, competition and future opportunities are presented.