---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-009646"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OLLI"
cik: "0001639300"
company_name: "Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T11:47:15.666094+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ollie's SVP/GM Kevin McLain to retire May 1; Shane Thornton named successor

## Summary
- Kevin McLain's retirement as SVP, General Merchandise Manager effective May 1, 2026.
- Shane Thornton appointed SVP, General Merchandise Manager effective May 1, 2026.
- Thornton promoted to the role in March 2025 as part of succession planning; joined Ollie's in 2010.
- Thornton previously served as Buyer, Divisional Merchandise Manager, and VP of Merchandising.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-009646
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OLLI
- cik: 0001639300
- company_name: Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639300/000114036126009646/0001140361-26-009646-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639300/000114036126009646/ef20068058_8k.htm

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