Grocery Outlet (GO) appoints Frank Kerr as Executive VP, Chief Store Operations Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. filed a current report to share a leadership change. The company announced that Frank Kerr has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 15, 2025. This role oversees store operations, a core part of the company’s retail business.

The update comes via a press release dated August 26, 2025, which is furnished as an exhibit to the report. The company notes that this press release is provided for information purposes and is not treated as filed for liability purposes under securities laws.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date Earliest Event reported):

August 26, 2025

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38950

47-1874201

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5650 Hollis Street, Emeryville, California

94608

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(510) 845-1999

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

___________________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share			GO			Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 26, 2025, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing the appointment of Frank Kerr as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 15, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 7.01 of this current report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release, dated August 26, 2025, entitled “Grocery Outlet Appoints Frank Kerr to Chief Store Operations Officer”
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

Date:

August 26, 2025

By:

/s/ Luke D. Thompson

Name:

Luke D. Thompson

Title:

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Grocery Outlet (GO) announce in this 8-K?

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. announced the appointment of Frank Kerr as its Executive Vice President, Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 15, 2025.

When does Frank Kerr’s role as Chief Store Operations Officer at GO become effective?

Frank Kerr’s appointment as Executive Vice President, Chief Store Operations Officer is effective September 15, 2025.

How did Grocery Outlet (GO) communicate Frank Kerr’s appointment?

The company issued a press release dated August 26, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Is the press release about GO’s new Chief Store Operations Officer considered filed with the SEC?

No. The information in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and is expressly stated as not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Which exhibit in this Grocery Outlet (GO) 8-K covers the leadership announcement?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release titled “Grocery Outlet Appoints Frank Kerr to Chief Store Operations Officer.”

Who signed the 8-K report for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.?

The report was signed on behalf of the company by Luke D. Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.