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Grocery Outlet Celebrates Grand Opening in Milwaukie; Mayor James Bernard Cuts the Ribbon Saturday, July 16th

Business Wire, July 13, 2005

BERKELEY, Calif. -- Grocery Outlet, a unique, neighborhood extreme-value grocery store with foods, beverages, household products and more -- from the one-of-a-kind to the basic -- will celebrate the opening of its newly relocated store in Milwaukie, Oregon. Joining Grocery Outlet independent operators Ed and Shelley Whittaker will be Mayor James Bernard for the Ribbon Cutting, celebrating the store's official opening at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16th. Characteristic of Grocery Outlet's style, the grand opening celebrations will continue throughout the weekend and over the next several weeks, featuring fantastic drawings and give-aways to welcome customers to their new home.

In addition, patrons are encouraged to enter and win a drawing for a 2005 Ford Focus.

The new 15,000 square foot store is conveniently located at the heart of Holly Farm Shopping Center. The store (relocating from 13843 SE McLoughlin Blvd.) will better serve the entire Milwaukie community and the surrounding area. The store will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., daily. It is one of 9 Grocery Outlets in the Portland area, and 27 operating in the State of Oregon. For complete store listings in Oregon go to: http://www.groceryoutlets.com/.> Calendar of events

--Grand opening ceremony 9:00 a.m., July 16, 2005

--Enter and win a drawing for a NEW 2005 Ford Focus (no purchase necessary)

--TV Magic Carts -- Free Black & White 5" TV's to be given away every 15 minutes

--Spin the Wheel of Bargains (a prize every time), from 10:00 a.m. to Noon and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

--$1 Hot Dog & Soda sale -- Supports View Acres Elementary School P.T.O.

--Special guest Chester Cheetah from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Free balloons for all children

Ed & Shelley Whittaker, operators of the new Grocery Outlet store, are very familiar with the Portland community, having embraced the Milwaukie area for the past 4 years by operating their prior location just a few miles away. "We are looking forward to this new opportunity and hope to personally greet as many people as possible over the course of our grand opening and weeks ahead. We've got some fun activities planned for families, and some surprises, too, including a drawing for a new 2005 Ford Focus," said Shelley Whittaker.

Jon Wylie, vice president of Grocery Outlet Inc., commented, "At Grocery Outlet, we pride ourselves on our ability to evaluate the needs of our customers and to create long lasting relationships with them that enhances their overall shopping experience." Wylie added, "I believe that our new store will surprise and please Milwaukie and the greater Portland customers with increased variety delivered with the same commitment to fantastic deals on everyday brands and the friendly customer service they have come to expect from us."

About Grocery Outlet:

Grocery Outlet specializes in Bargains on brands you trust! Consumers can discover significant savings on a wide variety of brand name products, including fresh produce, frozen and refrigerated foods, dry groceries, beer and wine, health and beauty care, over-the-counter drugs and household products, toys, and gifts. The business currently encompasses 122 stores in 7 western states (WA, OR, ID, NV, AZ, CA, HI). www.groceryoutlets.com

OPERATORS: Ed & Shelley Whittaker(1)

Grocery Outlet

15810 SE McLoughlin Blvd.

Milwaukie, Oregon 97267

503-652-8515

(1) For employment opportunities contact store operators.