Kohl’s Names Elliott Rodgers COO to Oversee 1,200 Stores and Supply Chain
KSS•Kohl’s will appoint Elliott Rodgers, former Foot Locker chief with over 20 years’ leadership experience, as chief operating officer on September 9, overseeing 1,200 stores, global supply chain and procurement. In Q1 ended May 2, net sales fell 1.7% to $3.0 billion and net loss narrowed to $14 million.
1. Kohl’s Names New COO
On September 9, Kohl’s will appoint Elliott Rodgers as chief operating officer, succeeding Dave Alves and assuming oversight of the retailer’s nearly 1,200 stores.
2. Rodgers’ Background and Role
Rodgers brings over two decades of retail and operational leadership from roles including chief operations officer at Foot Locker, and will manage global supply chain, distribution centers, procurement and loss prevention.
3. Q1 Performance Context
In the quarter ended May 2, Kohl’s net sales fell 1.7% to $3.0 billion with comparable sales down 1.1%, while net loss narrowed to $14 million, highlighting the need for operational improvements.
