Form 8-K
8-K — KOHLS Corp
Accession: 0001193125-26-365317
Filed: 2026-08-25
Period: 2026-08-25
CIK: 0000885639
SIC: 5311 (RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES)
Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 25, 2026
KOHL'S CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Wisconsin
001-11084
39-1630919
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
53051
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 262 703-7000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value
KSS
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 25, 2026, Kohl’s Corporation (the “Company” or “Kohl’s”) announced executive leadership changes and organizational realignments related to the creation of a new Chief Customer Officer role. In connection with these changes, Christie Raymond’s position as Chief Marketing Officer was eliminated, and her employment with the Company will end effective September 9, 2026. Ms. Raymond is entitled to receive separation benefits in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Executive Compensation Agreement, dated August 16, 2022, between Kohl’s, Inc. and Ms. Raymond.
On August 25, 2026, the Company announced the promotion of Arianne Parisi to Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, and designated Ms. Parisi as an executive officer of the Company, effective September 1, 2026. In this newly created role, Ms. Parisi will lead the omnichannel customer experience across marketing, brand and creative, loyalty, personalization, media, and digital commerce, including Kohls.com and the Kohl's App. Ms. Parisi has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer of the Company since July 2025. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Ms. Parisi served as Global Chief Digital Officer at JD Sports Fashion. Earlier in her career, Ms. Parisi held senior digital leadership roles at The Finish Line and Nordstrom, as well as merchandising roles at The Sports Authority. Ms. Parisi has more than twenty years of experience in the retail industry.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the executive leadership changes and organizational realignments described in Item 5.02 above. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is furnished solely pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. Consequently, such information is not deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Further, the information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This Current Report on Form 8-K, including the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding executive leadership transitions, organizational realignments, and the Company’s strategic direction. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s then-current views and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other filings with the SEC, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date initially made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated August 25, 2026, naming Arianne Parisi as Chief Customer Officer
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KOHL'S CORPORATION
Date:
August 25, 2026
By:
/s/ Jennifer Kent
Jennifer Kent
Senior Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 99.1
Kohl's Names Arianne Parisi Chief Customer Officer
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., August 25, 2026 - Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Arianne Parisi has been named Kohl's Chief Customer Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. In this newly created role, Parisi will be responsible for enhancing the omnichannel customer experience across marketing, brand and creative, loyalty, personalization, media, and digital commerce, including Kohls.com and the Kohl's App. She will focus on strengthening the full customer lifecycle, modernizing the omnichannel experience, and connecting Kohl's brand promise more directly to how customers discover, shop, engage, and return. Parisi has more than 20 years of retail experience and has been Kohl's Chief Digital Officer since 2025.
"As we continue to drive the business forward in service of our customers, I am excited for Arianne to take on the new role of Chief Customer Officer," said Bender. "Bringing marketing and digital together under one leader will help foster a greater focus on the full customer lifecycle and how Kohl's shows up across customer touchpoints. Arianne always starts with the customer - making sure that how we position ourselves as a brand and how we execute as a business both deliver on our customer promise. She has an excellent ability to work collaboratively with a variety of functions across the business to accomplish shared goals. She has shown agility in anticipating evolving customer expectations and translating them into action, an approach that will help Kohl's build for the future."
"Kohl's plays a meaningful role in customers' lives, serving families with value, convenience, trusted brands, and inspiration across so many moments that matter," said Parisi. "As customer expectations continue to evolve, we have an opportunity to bring our brand, digital experience, loyalty, and marketing together in a more connected way. I'm thrilled to support our talented team of associates as we bring our brand vision to life."
Prior to joining Kohl’s in 2025, Parisi served as global chief digital officer at JD Sports Fashion, a global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands. Parisi also held progressive digital leadership roles at The Finish Line and Nordstrom, as well as merchandising roles at The Sports Authority.
Christie Raymond, Kohl's Chief Marketing Officer, will be leaving in September.
"I want to thank Christie for her nine years of service at Kohl's and congratulate her on her esteemed career," said Bender. "We appreciate the impact she's made on our business, both in enhancing our customer insights and strategy, and in identifying and advancing new opportunities. She's led with wisdom and heart, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter."
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding executive leadership transitions, organizational realignments, and the Company’s strategic direction. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s then-current views and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other filings with the SEC, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date initially made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a foundation that combines great brands, incredible value and convenience for our customers. Kohl’s is uniquely positioned to deliver against its long-term strategy and its purpose to take care of families’ realest moments. Kohl's serves millions of families in its more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, online at Kohls.com, and through the Kohl's App. With a large national footprint, Kohl’s is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
Contacts
Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, jen.johnson@kohls.com
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