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KOHLS Corp (KSS) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 31, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Chief Merchandising Officer Nick Jones departing October 1, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Chief Merchandising Officer Nick Jones departing October 1, 2026
- Separation benefits payable under his March 20, 2023 Executive Compensation Agreement
- Ryan M. Waymire appointed Chief Merchandising Officer effective September 28, 2026
- Waymire brings senior merchandising experience from Walmart, Wayfair, FabFitFun, Amazon, and Target
- Three-day leadership overlap before Jones’s departure, supporting transition continuity
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Forward-looking statements concern executive leadership transitions and Kohl’s strategic direction
- Management projections remain subject to execution, operational, and market risks identified in SEC filings
- No obligation to update forward-looking statements after the filing date
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Ryan M. Waymire named Chief Merchandising Officer effective September 28, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender
- New CMO assumes responsibility for buying, omnichannel merchandising, product development, sourcing, and portfolio strategy
- Waymire brings 25 years of retail experience, most recently as SVP of Fashion at Walmart U.S.
- Leadership transition signals a planned merchandise refresh focused on differentiated products and customer relevance
- Waymire replaces Nick Jones, Kohl’s Chief Merchandising Officer since 2023
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