Kohl’s (KSS) announced 30-year retail veteran Doug Howe has been named the company’s chief merchandising officer. In this role, 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. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Howe was Global Chief Merchandising Officer at the Qurate Retail Group (QRTEA), leading QVC’s and HSN’s product leadership agenda by identifying emerging trends and white spaces for growth, developing category strategies, and attracting top vendors and providing product services to the Group’s businesses.