Kohl’s appoints Doug Howe its Chief Merchandising Office

Kohl’s has appointed Doug Howe as the company’s new Chief Merchandising Officer. In this role, the company said, Howe will be responsible for Kohl’s overall merchandise strategy and all merchandising functions, including buying, planning, product design and development, sourcing, and merchandising transformation efforts. He will continue to drive the company’s key strategies of cultivating a strong portfolio of national and proprietary brands, accelerating speed to market, and delivering strong inventory management. Howe will report directly to CEO-elect Michelle Gass.