Robbie Ohmes's questions to Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Robbie Ohmes from Bank of America asked for more detail on the 'new arrival guide' for IOs and clarification on the duration of the SG&A benefit from ending commission support.
Answer
President and CEO Jason Potter explained that the new arrival guide, distinct from the recently rolled-out order guide, will allow IOs to see and reserve opportunistic product outside their normal ordering window, aiding forward planning. CFO Chris Miller clarified that Q2 2025 was the final quarter with a year-over-year SG&A benefit from the cessation of elective commission support, meaning future comparisons will be on a like-for-like basis.