---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001771515-26-000039"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GO"
cik: "0001771515"
company_name: "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp."
filed_at: "2026-04-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T07:51:47.616917+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Grocery Outlet adds Frances Allen and Felicia Thornton to board, expanding to 12 directors

## Summary
- Board increased from 10 to 12 directors; appointments effective April 1, 2026.
- Frances Allen: ex-CEO of Checkers & Boston Market; brand/marketing expertise. Serves on Brinker International board.
- Felicia Thornton: ex-CFO of 99 Cents Only Stores, VP at Kroger; 30+ years grocery finance and ops experience.
- Both qualify as independent under Nasdaq rules; selected via national search led by an independent firm.
- Compensation per non-employee director policy; standard indemnification agreements entered.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001771515-26-000039
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GO
- cik: 0001771515
- company_name: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
- filed_at: 2026-04-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1771515/000177151526000039/0001771515-26-000039-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1771515/000177151526000039/go-20260401.htm

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