Kohls news and trends

Retailers Lean on AI to Optimize Inventory
Artificial Intelligence // September 04, 2025

Retailers are navigating a consumer landscape where every misstep in stocking the right product can mean lost sales or excess costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Kohl’s Logs 20 Million App Users as Digital Sales Help Turnaround Efforts
Earnings // August 27, 2025

Kohl’s reported second-quarter 2025 earnings results Wednesday (Aug. 27) that reflected strength in digital sales and demand for the company’s proprietary offerings, despite an environment of cautious consumer spending in an age of tariff volatility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Kohl’s Becomes Latest Meme Stock Due to ‘Social Media Chatter’
Retail // July 22, 2025

Kohl’s stock jumped Tuesday (July 22) as traders talked the retailer up on social media. 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...

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...

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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%...

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. Get the Full...

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...

Quick Reads
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 Becomes Latest Meme Stock Due to ‘Social Media Chatter’

July 22, 2025
Kohl’s stock jumped Tuesday (July 22) as traders talked the retailer up on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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 Expects Long Turnaround as Shoppers Are ‘Pretty Constrained’

March 11, 2025
Kohl’s is forecasting a difficult 2025 as its new CEO embarks on a lengthy turnaround project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...