Kohl’s has named Dave Alves president and COO, reporting to company CEO Tom Kingsbury.
Alves has more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry, Kohl’s noted. Most recently, he was president and chief retail officer for Bealls Retail Group, overseeing all Bealls Stores, Bealls Outlet Stores, Burkes Outlet Stores and Home Centric. In addition, he has held leadership roles at TJX Canada and TJX Europe, Hudson’s Bay and Sterling Shoes.
“We are thrilled to have Dave join our senior leadership team as we drive the business forward,” said Kingsbury in announcing the appointment. “Kohl’s is a tremendous company with a strong and loyal customer base, and Dave is joining us at a time when we are elevating our business and our offerings for the next generation of shoppers. His deep retail background in department stores and off-price, and his experience across U.S. and global markets will be a great addition to our team.”
