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Kohl’s Appoints Michaels Chief Ashley Buchanan to Succeed Retiring CEO
Retail // November 25, 2024

Kohl’s has appointed Michaels Companies CEO Ashley Buchanan to succeed its current CEO Tom Kingsbury when Kingsbury steps down on Jan. 15. Kingsbury will retain an executive advisory role and board seat through his retirement in May, the retailer said in a Monday (Nov. 25)...

Mass Market Retailers Cut Prices to Win Budget-Conscious Shoppers This Holiday Season
Retail // October 10, 2024

As we approach the holiday season, mass merchants and dollar stores are unveiling a plethora of new deals designed to attract budget-conscious consumers grappling with financial struggles. This year, many retailers are adapting their strategies to meet the needs of shoppers who are feeling the...

Kohl’s Aims to Refine Its Image as a Top Value Hub for Families
Retail // September 13, 2024

In the face of a tough retail environment, Kohl’s is reshaping its identity to feature its value-driven appeal for the entire family. With sales slipping and consumers tightening their belts, the retailer is doubling down on its promise of affordability, hoping to transform current challenges...

Kohl’s, Burlington, Five Below and Dollar General Pivot as Consumers Seek Deals
Earnings // August 29, 2024

The financial results for four major retailers — Kohl’s, Burlington Stores, Dollar General and Five Below — in the second quarter of 2024 highlighted a range of performances and strategic responses. From growth and resilience to challenges and adjustments, their fiscal performances provide insights into how...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mass Market Retailers Cut Prices to Win Budget-Conscious Shoppers This Holiday Season

October 10, 2024
As we approach the holiday season, mass merchants and dollar stores are unveiling a plethora of new deals designed to attract budget-conscious consumers grappling with financial struggles. This year, many retailers are adapting their strategies to meet the needs of shoppers who are feeling the pinch of rising costs, emphasizing affordability and value in their […]

Retailers Play the Value Card to Capture Consumer Spend

November 28, 2023
Whether a retailer rang up a sales symphony or lagged behind this quarter, they all evaluated a common make-or-break factor: the significance of delivering value to the customer. And if...

Sephora Keeps Kohl’s Registers Ringing as Other Categories Weaken

November 21, 2023
As temperatures stayed warm in September and October, Kohl’s discovered that it had a surplus of its cold weather inventory beyond what was initially expected. In response to the downturn...

Will Amazon’s New Returns Policy Stoke Fires of Consumers’ Ire?

April 18, 2023
One way to keep customers within an eCommerce ecosystem is to charge them if they stray. That’s one way to do it.  But it begs the question as to whether there...

Quick Reads
Kohl’s Increases Private Brands Inventory to Bolster Value Messaging

November 26, 2024
Kohl’s will sharpen its focus on value by increasing its inventory of private brands and delivering more targeted offers as it works to reverse its declining sales. The retailer said this Tuesday (Nov. 26) while reporting that during the third quarter, it saw its net sales decrease 8% year over year, while its comparable sales […]

Kohl’s Appoints Michaels Chief Ashley Buchanan to Succeed Retiring CEO

November 25, 2024
Kohl’s has appointed Michaels Companies CEO Ashley Buchanan to succeed its current CEO Tom Kingsbury when Kingsbury steps down on Jan. 15. Kingsbury will retain an executive advisory role and...

Kohl’s Promotes Value to Middle-Income Consumers Buffeted by Inflation

May 30, 2024
Kohl’s is looking to boost its sagging sales by promoting value to consumers who have been buffeted by high interest rates and inflation. During the quarter ended May 4, the...

Department Stores Aim to Attract Gen Z and Millennials

May 20, 2024
Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. The rise of social media, specialty retailers, big-box stores and online platforms has led younger consumers...