Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 13, 2026
Event: Departure of a senior executive officer.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The document is a current report regarding personnel changes.
Material Changes
Executive Departure: Steven K. Wilson, Executive Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer, will depart the Company effective March 20, 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Compensatory Arrangements: Mr. Wilson will receive separation benefits as provided in the Company's Executive Severance Plan. Specific details regarding the benefits are referenced in the Company's 2025 proxy statement filed on April 17, 2025, under the heading "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control—Executive Severance Plan."
Outlook: The filing does not provide updated financial guidance or strategic outlook beyond the announcement of the retirement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the 2025 proxy statement (filed April 17, 2025) to determine the specific financial value of the separation benefits for Mr. Wilson.
- Monitor future filings for the appointment of a replacement Chief Purchasing Officer.
- Assess the potential impact of the Chief Purchasing Officer's departure on the company's supply chain and procurement strategy.