Cooperatives

National Cooperative Busienss Assn -   Founded in 1970 by a small group of Milwaukee residents, Outpost began as a buying club rooted in a simple but powerful belief: access to healthy, natural food should be a community-driven initiative. Today, that grassroots effort has grown into a thriving multi-location cooperative serving nearly 24,000 member-owners across the Milwaukee area. 

Outpost is a driving force of the local economy. With $52 million in annual sales, the co-op supports Wisconsin farmers and producers, creates living-wage jobs—employing nearly 360 people—and helps keep dollars circulating locally. In 2025, 25 percent of total sales came from Wisconsin products. 

The co-op is also investing in infrastructure improvements, including modernization of refrigeration systems and enhancements to the in-store experience in neighborhoods where fresh, quality food is critical. Another major initiative is the development of a new 9,000-square-foot Central Kitchen.