Grocery Outlet's New Store in Reno Set to Open June 11

Business Wire, June 9, 2005

RENO, Nev. -- Grocery Outlet today is announcing the grand opening of its newest 27,300 square-foot store at 3800 South Kietzke Lane in Reno. Ceremonies to mark the celebration will begin Saturday, June 11, at 7:30 a.m. directly in front of the store's entrance. Joining Grocery Outlet's independent operators Christian and Mandy Crane will be Miss Reno Rodeo, Tonya Heinrich and the RSUSC Aztec soccer team. Media is invited to attend.

Calendar of events

Grand Opening - Saturday, June 11

--Grand opening ceremony 7:30 a.m.

--Free Black & White 5" TV's to be given away for the first 100 customers in line when the store opens at 8:00 a.m.

--Shoppers are encouraged to enter and win a drawing for a 2005 Ford Focus (no purchase necessary)

--Wheel of Bargains at: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 4 to 6 p.m.

--Hotdogs and refreshments at Noon

--Free balloons for all children

Additional events continue this Sunday, and over the next five weekends at both the Reno and Sparks Grocery Outlet locations.

Drawing for the 2005 Ford Focus and other prizes will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2005.

"Mandy and I are excited to open the newest Grocery Outlet store and offer a fresh shopping experience to our community. Our fantastic bargains, low prices and friendly service focus will be geared toward busy shoppers. We will be closer, faster and friendlier to the Reno community as only a neighborhood supermarket can be," said Chris Crane, independent operator of the Reno Grocery Outlet. Scott (Chris's brother) and his wife Michell operate the Sparks Grocery Outlet. Scott added, "We want to thank our loyal shoppers for making this new store possible. Because of your patronage we are able to provide another location to make your shopping experience more convenient and enjoyable."

Jon Wylie, vice president of Grocery Outlet Inc. commented, "We are delighted to be able to give Chris and his wife Mandy the opportunity to join Scott and Michell in serving the greater Reno Community. This is another example of the business opportunities we have been providing families and individuals throughout the West for over 30 years."

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: Christian and Mandy Crane(1)

Grocery Outlet

3800 South Kietzke Lane Unit #130

Reno, Nevada 89502

775-826-7688

(1) For employment opportunities contact store operators