Kohl’s (KSS) Proxy Filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy Filing summary
1 Dec, 2025Executive summary
2025 Annual Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, will be held exclusively online via webcast.
Record date for voting eligibility is March 12, 2025.
Supplement updates prior proxy materials and supersedes conflicting information.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Christine Day has withdrawn as a nominee and resigned from the Board; proxies for her will not be voted.
Only eight directors will stand for re-election at the meeting.
No changes to other proposals or the record date for the meeting.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board size reduced from eleven to ten after Ms. Day's resignation, and will further reduce to eight after the meeting.
Michael J. Bender appointed Interim CEO and stepped down as Chair of the Board and from all Board committees.
John E. Schlifske appointed as independent Chair of the Board effective immediately.
Latest events from Kohl’s
- Sales declined but margins and cash flow improved; 2026 outlook remains cautious.KSS
Q4 202610 Mar 2026 - Growth driven by new customer segments, merchandising, and operational improvements.KSS
Baird 2024 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference31 Jan 2026 - Sales fell 5.1% but margins and earnings improved, with 2025 guidance raised.KSS
Q2 202629 Jan 2026 - Q2 sales fell 4.2%, but margins and EPS improved, led by strong Sephora and accessories growth.KSS
Q2 202523 Jan 2026 - Q3 sales and earnings declined, guidance was cut, and a new CEO will take over in January.KSS
Q3 202512 Jan 2026 - Sales and earnings fell, but margin gains and Sephora growth shape a cautious 2025 outlook.KSS
Q4 202526 Dec 2025 - Q3 sales fell 2.8% but margins, digital growth, and cash flow improved; new CEO appointed.KSS
Q3 20263 Dec 2025 - Proxy statement outlines director elections and key governance matters for the annual meeting.KSS
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025 - Board recommends FOR all management proposals and AGAINST the shareholder severance vote.KSS
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025