Observed Signal · Jun 16, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Retail Dive · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Foot Locker Veteran Named Kohl’s Chief Operations Officer
Kohl’s has appointed Elliott Rodgers, a retail executive with experience at Foot Locker and Ulta, as its chief operations officer. Rodgers will start in September and will oversee global supply chain, about 1,200 Kohl’s stores, distribution centers, procurement and loss prevention. The COO role has been vacant since 2023 after the departure of Dave Alves. The appointment comes as Kohl’s continues to address weakening customer engagement and competitive pressure, with UBS analysts flagging declines in brand awareness and loyalty.
Executive appointment at a major national retailer affects operations, store execution and could influence retail partnerships and in-store strategies, but is not directly AdTech/MarTech shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Kohl’s named Elliott Rodgers as chief operations officer; he will start in September 2026.
- The COO role at Kohl’s has been vacant since 2023 when Dave Alves left the company.
- Elliott Rodgers has over two decades of experience, including more than two years at Foot Locker and eight years at Ulta.
- Rodgers will be responsible for global supply chain, approximately 1,200 Kohl’s stores, distribution centers, procurement and loss prevention.
- UBS analysts reported falling Kohl’s brand awareness and weakening customer engagement in a report referenced by Retail Dive.
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