---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-000262"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BBBY"
cik: "0001130713"
company_name: "BED BATH & BEYOND, INC."
filed_at: "2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:37:53.171334+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Marcus Lemonis appointed CEO; COO Alexander Thomas terminated, effective Jan 1, 2026.

## Summary
- Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman and PEO, named CEO effective January 1, 2026; retains Chairman and PEO roles.
- Employment agreement with Lemonis to be disclosed in a subsequent filing once finalized.
- COO Alexander Thomas terminated effective Jan 1, 2026; will serve as advisor during transition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-000262
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BBBY
- cik: 0001130713
- company_name: BED BATH & BEYOND, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130713/000114036126000262/0001140361-26-000262-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130713/000114036126000262/ef20062330_8k.htm

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