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Retail meme energy has rotated back into three familiar names, and the setups could not be more different.

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This back-to-school season, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is making shopping easier by focusing on the brands, styles, and sizes families need to start the school year off right. From national favorites like Nike and Levi's to By Kohl's brands such as SO, Tek Gear, FLX, and Jumping Beans, Kohl's combines the trends kids want with the quality and affordability parents expect, including thousands of products under $25. Kohl's is making it easier to shop with curated,.

Kohl's juniors sales rise 10% in Q1, led by So., as proprietary brands gain traction despite softer company-wide comparable sales.

Kohl's rose to its peak as a department store in the 2000s, with a focus on a strong in-store experience, coupons and rewards. Now, after years of stagnant sales and a rough patch on Wall Street, Kohl's is trying to get back to what made it a household name.

TJX and KSS highlight contrasting retail strategies as shifting consumer spending reshapes growth and competition.

Kohl's proprietary brands lift comps 6% in Q1 and help expand gross margin, but higher digital shipping costs offset much of the profitability boost.

Kohl's rally, proprietary-brand gains, digital investments and tighter cost controls lift investor confidence despite demand risks.

KSS' proprietary brands gain traction in Q1, with exclusive labels and value initiatives helping strengthen its appeal to budget-conscious shoppers.

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Elliott Rodgers has been named Kohl's Chief Operating Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. In this role, Rodgers, who brings more than 20 years of strong cross-functional leadership experience, will be responsible for Kohl's enterprise operations, including its nearly 1,200 stores, Global Supply Chain and Distribution Centers, Procurement, and Loss Prevention. He will assume the role on September 9, 2026. "W.

Elliott Rodgers will assume the role on Sept. 9, taking on responsibility for Kohl's enterprise operations including its stores, global supply chain and distribution centers, procurement and loss prevention, the retailer said.