In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital, Chris and Anne analyze Kohl’s recent leadership shakeup as Ashley Buchanan, former Michaels CEO and Walmart executive, steps into the CEO role. They evaluate his digital experience, past successes, and the strategic moves required to turn around Kohl’s struggling sales.

Key Moments:

0:02 - Intro to Kohl’s CEO Shift
0:49 - Ashley Buchanan’s Background
1:25 - Comparing to Tom Kingsbury
2:00 - Challenges Ahead for Kohl’s
3:01 - Buchanan’s Success at Michaels
3:37 - Digital Innovation as a Key Focus
4:03 - Makers Marketplace and Scaling Initiatives
4:26 - Reverse Bicycle Analogy for Retail

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/xDKKCu9Alfk