Ashley Buchanan news and trends

High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty
Retail // June 05, 2025

The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at...

Kohl’s Fires CEO Ashley Buchanan Over Personal Relationship With Company Vendor
Retail // May 01, 2025

Ashley Buchanan’s tenure as CEO of department store chain Kohl’s was short-lived. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

As Economic Pressures Grow, Retailers Focus on Value, Customer Experience and Community Ties
Retail // January 29, 2025

As escalating costs strain household budgets, PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest paycheck-to-paycheck study, “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: Struggling Consumers Go to Short-Term Strategies to Manage Higher Expenses,” reveals that 78% of consumers have experienced higher costs for essential services and about two-thirds live paycheck to...

Kohl’s Customers Push CEO to Restore Retailer’s Past Glories
Retail // January 20, 2025

Kohl’s shoppers are reportedly hoping the chain’s new CEO can bring back some old favorites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty

June 05, 2025
The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at any time in the past four years — a trend […]

As Economic Pressures Grow, Retailers Focus on Value, Customer Experience and Community Ties

January 29, 2025
As escalating costs strain household budgets, PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest paycheck-to-paycheck study, “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: Struggling Consumers Go to Short-Term Strategies to Manage Higher Expenses,” reveals that 78%...

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Kohl’s Picks Walmart Vet Michael Bender For CEO Job

November 24, 2025
Kohl’s interim CEO Michael Bender is now officially the retailer’s CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Kohl’s Fires CEO Ashley Buchanan Over Personal Relationship With Company Vendor

May 01, 2025
Ashley Buchanan’s tenure as CEO of department store chain Kohl’s was short-lived. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Kohl’s Customers Push CEO to Restore Retailer’s Past Glories

January 20, 2025
Kohl’s shoppers are reportedly hoping the chain’s new CEO can bring back some old favorites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...