---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-027292"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KSS"
cik: "0000885639"
company_name: "KOHLS Corp"
filed_at: "2026-01-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T07:16:29.567746+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kohl's EVP/Director of Stores Fred Hand to retire effective April 3, 2026

## Summary
- Fred Hand will retire as Senior EVP, Director of Stores effective April 3, 2026.
- No changes to Hand's compensation or terms in connection with retirement.
- Benefits governed by existing Executive Compensation Agreement dated September 25, 2023.
- No replacement has been announced as of the filing date.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-027292
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KSS
- cik: 0000885639
- company_name: KOHLS Corp
- filed_at: 2026-01-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000119312526027292/0001193125-26-027292-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000119312526027292/kss-20260128.htm

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