Grocery Outlet CPO Steven Wilson to Retire; Matt Delly to Lead Integrated Purchasing & Merchandising

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Grocery Outlet announced the retirement of its EVP and Chief Purchasing Officer, Steven K. Wilson, effective March 20, 2026, and appointed Matt Delly to lead an integrated purchasing and merchandising function.

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• Executive Vice President and CPO Retirement

  Steven K. Wilson, Executive Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer, will retire from the company effective March 20, 2026, after 31 years of service.

• Strategic Reorganization of Key Functions

  Matt Delly, currently Chief Merchandising Officer, will assume leadership over both purchasing and merchandising functions as the new Chief Merchandising and Purchasing Officer. This integration aims to increase efficiency and strengthen performance.

• Severance Benefits Provided

  Mr. Wilson will receive separation benefits as provided in the Company's Executive Severance Plan.

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This filing announces the retirement of Steven K. Wilson, Executive Vice President and Chief Purchasing Officer, effective March 20, 2026, after 31 years of service. While the departure of a long-serving C-suite executive is always notable, the company frames this as a planned retirement and a strategic opportunity. Matt Delly, currently Chief Merchandising Officer, will assume leadership over both purchasing and merchandising functions, creating a new Chief Merchandising and Purchasing Officer role. This integration is intended to increase efficiency and strengthen performance, suggesting a forward-looking strategic move rather than an unexpected negative event. Investors should monitor the transition and the effectiveness of the new integrated structure.