Kohl's

Kohl's Corp. engages in the operation of family-oriented department stores. Its business line includes apparel, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and children, home products, beauty products, and accessories. The stores generally carry a consistent merchandise assortment with some differences attributable to regional preferences. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI.

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Kohl's meets Q1 expectations, focuses on Sephora and digital growth

Kohl's Q1 performance met expectations, with a focus on driving growth through Sephora at Kohl's and digital initiatives. Challenges include softness in the home category and managing inventory levels amidst inflation. Opportunities lie in expanding Sephora's footprint and enhancing the customer experience.

Kohl's meets Q2 expectations, focuses on Sephora's accelerating performance

Kohl's Q2 earnings met expectations, with a focus on Sephora's accelerating performance and long-term initiatives to enhance customer experience. Challenges include declining net sales and expense increases, while opportunities lie in the home category and store expansion.

Kohl's Q3 net sales decline, but Sephora and home initiatives show promise

Kohl's Q3 performance was impacted by a decline in net and digital sales, but strategic initiatives in Sephora, gifting, and home decor have shown positive results. The company is addressing challenges related to consumer credit health and digital sales decline while focusing on opportunities to broaden the store assortment and improve digital business growth.

Kohl's faces Q4 challenges but eyes growth through strategic initiatives

Kohl's Q4 2022 showed challenges in net sales decline and margin pressure, but with a focus on growth strategies for 2023.
Efforts to enhance customer experience, manage inventory, control expenses, and strengthen the balance sheet are key priorities.
Opportunities lie in leveraging private and national brands, targeting new customers, and simplifying pricing strategies.
Balancing challenges like margin pressure with strategic investments and operational improvements is crucial for future success.

Kohl's meets Q1 expectations, focuses on customer experience and Sephora expansion

Kohl's Q1 2024 performance met expectations with a focus on enhancing the customer experience and expanding Sephora presence. Challenges include declining net sales and digital sales.
Strengths in driving store sales growth, positive customer response to initiatives, and improving in-store experience. Opportunities in expanding Sephora and driving traffic through innovative initiatives.

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On Tuesday, Kohl's revealed a list of 400 additional stores in 36 states, from Alaska to Maine, that will have a Sephora at Kohl's shop.

Kohl's adding 400 Sephora shops in 2022

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The big brand store-in-store partnership trend saw a major new backer Tuesday (Feb. 15) as embattled department store Kohl's revealed plans to triple its recently launched Sephora venture and expand it to 400 additional locations this year — with another 250 slated to open in 2023. In a statement to the media, the Wisconsin-based retailer […]

Kohl's Reveals 400 New Sephora Store-in-Store Locations Amid Pressure to Transform

Kohl's Corp. has announced the list of 400 retail stores nationwide that will feature a Sephora at Kohl's shop by the end of the year.

Kohl's says 400 stores nationwide will get a Sephora shop in 2022

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) announced the list of the 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl's shops this year. From Alaska to Maine, the 400 stores will span 36 states, eight of which are brand new homes to Sephora at Kohl's. The addition of 400 stores brings the Sephora at Kohl's location total to 600 and puts the partnership on track to meet its 850 store goal by 2023. “We're thrilled to be bringing Sephora at Kohl's closer to millions more of our customers

Kohl's Unveils Locations of 400 New Sephora at Kohl's Shops Opening This Year

The pressure is growing on Kohl's to shake up its board. Activist investor Macellum — which holds a big stake in the midprice retailer and is pressing for change — wants to install 10 new directors to jumpstart growth at the chain, which it says is lagging behind competitors.

Activist investor Macellum trying to grab control of Kohl's board

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) (“Kohl's” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement regarding Macellum Advisors GP, LLC's (“Macellum”) announcement of its nomination of directors for election to the Kohl's Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”): Kohl's believes Macellum's effort to take control of the Board is unjustified and counterproductive. Kohl's appointed two of Ma

Kohl's Responds to Director Nominations from Macellum Advisors; Company Reaffirms Commitment to Maximize Value for All Shareholders

Activist investor group Macellum Advisors GP LLC on Thursday (Feb. 10) named the 10 board members it will nominate at Kohl's upcoming investor day March 7, led by Rutgers Law School educator and diversity consultant Stacy Hawkins and former Macy's executive Jeffrey Kantor. The slate of Macellum's nominees to Kohl's overhauled board of directors also […]

Activist Investors Nominating 10 New Kohl's Board Members

As this once-troubled retailer bolsters its bottom line, it might not need activist investors' capital after all.

Buyout Prospects Aside, Here's Why Kohl's Deserves Your Attention

Activist investor group Macellum Advisors GP LLC has named the slate of 10 board members that it will nominate at Kohl's Corp.'s KSS, +1.36% next investor day, scheduled for March 7, including Stacy Hawkins, a Rutgers Law School educator and diversity consultant; Jeffrey Kantor, former Macy's Inc. M, +2.89% executive with 40 years of retail experience; and Perry Mandarino, co-head of investment banking, head of restructuring and senior managing director of B. Riley Securities, Inc. In a lengthy letter, Macellum Managing Partner Jonathan Duskin criticized the poison pill that Kohl's put in place last week, and once again noted the department store retailer's ongoing "underperformance.

Activist investors to nominate new Kohl's board members, suggest Kohl's visited Amazon

Activist group Macellum has amplified the pressure on Kohl's as it seeks to take control of the retailer's board and nominates 10 directors.

Activist Macellum seeks to take control of Kohl's board, nominates 10 directors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macellum Advisors GP, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Macellum” or “we”), a long-term holder of nearly 5% of the outstanding common shares of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) (“Kohl's” or the “Company”), today announced that it has nominated a slate of ten highly qualified and independent candidates for election to the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). In connection with its nomination, Mace

Macellum Nominates Ten Highly Qualified and Independent Candidates for Election to the Kohl's Board of Directors

Activist investment firm Macellum Advisors GP LLC is seeking to take control of retailer Kohl's Corp's board and has nominated 10 directors, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Macellum nominates 10 to retailer Kohl's board-sources

Kohl's (KSS) closed at $61.96 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.36% move from the prior day.

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Kohl's says that recent offers to purchase the department store chain undervalue its business and said it's adopting a shareholder rights plan to head off any hostile takeovers.

Kohl's adopts ‘poison pill' to ward off hostile takeover bids

Kohl's Corp. has rejected a pair of takeover bids for being too low, and will now work with bankers to find a possible suitor for the company. As Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 4), Sycamore Partners and a potential buyer backed by hedge fund Starboard Value LP had engaged with Kohl's about a possible sale amid […]

Kohl's Dismisses Takeover Bids as Too Low

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macellum Advisors GP, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Macellum” or “we”), a long-term holder of nearly 5% of the outstanding common shares of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) (“Kohl's” or the “Company”), today issued the below statement in response to the Company's announcement that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has rejected recent indications of interest and adopted a two-tiered shareholder rights plan that seems particularly punitive to any investor that ma

Macellum Expresses Disappointment Regarding Kohl's Seemingly Mismanaged and Poorly-Communicated Strategic Review Process

Kohl's Corp. ( KSS , Financial) rejected recent takeover bids from several parties on Friday, saying it believes they undervalue its business.

Kohl's Swallows 'Poison Pill' as It Rejects Takeover Offers

Kohl's shoots down a takeover offer, and investors are taking the snub in stride.

Kohl's slaps down takeover offers

The retailer, under siege from multiple investors looking to buy the company, has rejected all the offers as inadequate

Kohl's Tells Suitors To ‘KSS' Off

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) has swatted away a pair of unsolicited inquiries for acquisition by insisting the offers were insufficient. What Happened: In a press statement, the board of directors of the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based retailer said “the valuations indicated in the current expressions of interest which it has received do not adequately reflect the company's value in light of its future growth and cash flow generation.

Kohl's Dismisses Takeover Offers: What Investors Need To Know

Kohl's Corp. [s: kss] released a statement Friday stating that it is rejecting the buyout offers it received.

Kohl's rejects buyout offers

Kohl's also said it has adopted a shareholder rights plan, otherwise known as a "poison pill," in order to avert a hostile takeover.

Kohl's says takeover offers undervalue its business, initiates 'poison pill'

Kohl's Corp on Friday adopted a shareholder rights plans to protect itself from hostile offers, after saying buyout offers the retailer has received undervalued it.

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