Grocery Outlet Enters Sixteenth State with Store Opening in Virginia
Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) will open its first Virginia store in Falls Church on Feb. 12, 2026, marking the company's entrance into its sixteenth state and the start of additional planned openings across Virginia.
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Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) will open its first Virginia store in Falls Church on Feb. 12, 2026, marking the company's entrance into its sixteenth state and the start of additional planned openings across Virginia. The move is presented as part of a disciplined, long-term growth plan and expands the retailer's East Coast footprint.
The company offers products at prices 40% to 70% below conventional retailers, a broad selection of name-brand consumables, fresh items and premium wines, and operates more than 560 stores nationwide.
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News Market Reaction – GO
On Jan 12, the day this news came out, GO closed 0.94% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 12 session.
Key Figures
- State count
- 16 states
- Virginia opening marks entry into the sixteenth state
- Store opening date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Falls Church, Virginia store opening date
- Typical discount range
- 40%–70%
- Discounts vs conventional retailers mentioned for Grocery Outlet stores
- Store count
- More than 560 stores
- Total stores open across the country cited in article
- Current price
- $9.55
- Price before Virginia expansion news
- 52-week range
- $8.96–$19.41
- Pre-news 52-week low and high
- Market cap
- $937,210,547
- Market capitalization prior to the announcement
- Volume relative
- 0.64x
- Today’s volume vs 20-day average before the news
Historical Context
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The Leader in Xtreme Value™ Expands its East Coast Footprint, Underscoring National Growth Strategy
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) ("Grocery Outlet," the "Company," "we" or "our"), a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products, today announced the upcoming opening of its store in Falls Church, Virginia. This store opening, slated for Feb. 12, 2026, will mark Grocery Outlet’s official entrance into Virginia and kick off a series of openings across the state.
The Virginia launch represents a key milestone in Grocery Outlet’s disciplined, long-term growth strategy, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to bringing Xtreme Value™ to new communities. Grocery Outlet is proud to be able to offer community members products at prices
“Extreme Value is coming to Virginia!” said Jason Potter, Chief Executive Officer of Grocery Outlet. “We are thrilled to open our first Grocery Outlet store in Falls Church and give shoppers the best of both worlds: unbeatable treasure-hunt deals on unique finds and significant savings on everyday grocery essentials. This is all part of our commitment to helping families stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality. We’re excited to continue that commitment in Virginia.”
With more than 560 stores open across the country, Grocery Outlet is constantly evaluating growth opportunities and helping consumers stretch their dollar on name-brand items.
About Grocery Outlet
Based in Emeryville, California, Grocery Outlet is a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold primarily through a network of independently operated stores. Grocery Outlet and its subsidiaries have more than 560 stores in California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Idaho, Nevada, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Georgia, Alabama, Delaware, Kentucky and Virginia.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Ian Ferry
(510) 244-3703
iferry@cfgo.com
Ron Clark
(646) 776-0886
ron@ellipsista.com
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