Grocery Outlet expands board, appoints two independent directors with deep retail experience

Filed April 2, 2026 · Period ending April 1, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Board expanded from 10 to 12 seats and appointed Frances L. Allen (former CEO of Checkers Drive-In, 40+ years consumer/food experience) and Felicia D. Thornton (former Chair/Interim CEO of 99 Cents Only, former Albertsons CFO, 30+ years grocery/retail experience) as independent directors effective April 1, 2026.

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  Both directors qualified as independent under Nasdaq standards, strengthening governance oversight and committee composition capabilities.

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  New directors will receive standard non-employee director compensation with no special arrangements disclosed.

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