Kohl's Names Rodgers COO; Shares Fall 4.76%

(KSS) appointed Elliott Rodgers as its Chief Operating Officer, effective September 9, 2026, a move that saw Kohl's shares decline 4.76% in regular trading and an additional 0.35% in after-hours activity. Rodgers will report to CEO Michael Bender and assume responsibility for Kohl's operations across 1200 U.S. stores, global supply chain, distribution centers, procurement, and Loss Prevention.

He brings over two decades of experience in supply chain, technology, strategy, and finance, having previously served as COO at Foot Locker, Inc. and Chief People Officer at project44.

From 2013 to 2021, Rodgers held significant leadership positions at Ulta Beauty, including Chief Supply Chain Officer and Chief Information Officer. Earlier in his career, he managed distribution and omnichannel operations at Target for six years and was a Vice President at Citigroup for three years.

CEO Michael Bender stated Rodgers' experience will help Kohl's navigate change, embrace innovation, and drive results through operational execution. The market reaction, as reported by RTTNews, indicates a negative immediate sentiment towards the announcement.