Oct 29, 4:15 PM ET
Kohl's board increased its size from eight to nine members and appointed Stacy Taffet, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer for The Hershey Company, as an independent director effective October 29, 2026. She will serve on the Audit Committee and stand for election at the 2027 annual shareholders' meeting, and the filing describes the move as part of the board refreshment process.
- Board size increased from eight to nine members; Taffet fills the new seat effective October 29, 2026
- Taffet is expected to receive a restricted stock award on November 13, 2026 with a grant date fair value of approximately $145,000, vesting on the first anniversary of the grant
- Taffet has been Chief Growth and Marketing Officer at The Hershey Company since April 2025 and previously spent 15 years at PepsiCo
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Aug 31, 5:20 PM ET
Kohl's said Nick Jones, its Chief Merchandising Officer, will leave effective October 1, 2026, and named Ryan M. Waymire, a former Walmart U.S. senior vice president of fashion, to succeed him effective September 28, 2026. Waymire will lead Kohl's overall merchandise strategy and all merchandising functions, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. The filing reports a leadership change in a key role but no financial results, guidance or dollar figures.
- Nick Jones departs effective October 1, 2026; he is entitled to separation benefits under his March 20, 2023 Executive Compensation Agreement
- Ryan M. Waymire accepted the role on August 27, 2026, effective September 28, 2026
- Waymire previously held roles at Walmart U.S., Wayfair, FabFitFun, Amazon and Target, including nearly a decade at Target
- The announcement was made in a press release dated August 31, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1)
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Aug 26, 7:00 AM ET
Kohl's reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales down 0.9% to $3.3 billion, while GAAP diluted EPS was $1.28 versus $1.35 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, which includes about $150 million of tariff refunds received in the quarter, and said it is restarting share repurchases of up to $100 million this year.
- Net sales fell 0.9% to $3.3 billion and comparable sales fell 0.9% in the quarter ended August 1, 2026.
- GAAP operating income was $261 million versus $279 million a year earlier; gross margin rate rose 305 basis points to 43.0%.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance is $1.80 to $2.40; net sales guidance is a decrease of 1.5% to flat.
- Share repurchases of up to $100 million are restarting under an existing $3 billion authorization; the $0.125 quarterly dividend is payable September 23, 2026.
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Aug 25, 5:15 PM ET
Kohl's created a new Chief Customer Officer role and promoted Arianne Parisi, its Chief Digital Officer, to Senior Executive Vice President in that role, effective September 1, 2026. The role combines marketing and digital customer functions, and Chief Marketing Officer Christie Raymond's position was eliminated, with her employment ending September 9, 2026. The filing contains no financial results or guidance, so the change is a leadership and organizational update rather than a financial one.
- Arianne Parisi promoted to Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, effective September 1, 2026, and designated an executive officer
- Parisi leads omnichannel customer experience, including marketing, loyalty, personalization, media, digital commerce, Kohls.com and the Kohl's App
- Christie Raymond's Chief Marketing Officer position eliminated; employment ends September 9, 2026, with separation benefits under her 2022 agreement
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