To attract and retain workers, the retailer says its wages are competitive and that it offers flexible work schedules.

Fashion companies have retooled and are ready to chase consumers as they open their wallets back up.

Strong first-quarter results underscore how the buildup in active and casualwear is resonating, though there could be some “easing in the tailwinds” fueling gains.

Kohl’s strong first-quarter results follow a pattern of retailers bouncing back from last year’s steep COVID-19-related declines.

The performance and athleisure pieces, such as sports bras, leggings and other loungewear, are meant to be worn both in and out of the gym. 

Tatcha, Drunk Elephant and Fenty Beauty are among the 125-plus brands that will be available at Sephora at Kohl’s.

The deal starts with men’s wear, and in 100 of Kohl’s 600 stores the brand will have an ‘elevated’ presence.

A Retail Marketing Society panel discussed why shareholder activist campaigns are on the rise again in 2021.

The agreement ends months of harsh claims by activist shareholders that Kohl’s was underperforming the industry due to mismanagement.

Shareholders will either reject or support the activist investors’ slate of five board nominees at the May 12 annual meeting.

The activist investors have nominated a slate of five individuals to the Kohl’s board which will be voted on at the annual shareholder meeting.

Activists are also seeking to overhaul Kohl’s board and are pressing for sale-leasebacks of store real estate.

Michelle Gass talks up Sephora introduction, and active and athleisure wear advances, and rebukes activist investor proposals.

The company is now trading barbs with the investors seeking to overthrow its board.

The event will feature adaptive apparel from Kohl’s, along with Zappos Adaptive, Stride Rite and Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive.