Grocery Outlet announced it is closing 36 stores this year, including 8 in Maryland. The discount chain, headquartered in Emeryville, California, is scaling back a growth plan after reporting a $224.9 million net loss in fiscal year 2025. The company announced the closures on Wednesday in its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results. #groceryshopping #maryland #businessclosure #localnews