Kingsbury will remain with Kohl’s in an advisory role to Buchanan and stay on the board until he retires in May.

He replaces Tom Kingsbury, whose initial contract to lead the department store chain was set to expire in early 2025.

Kohl’s Corp. said it appointed Ashley Buchanan to be its next chief executive officer. Buchanan, who takes over at Kohl’s on Jan. 15, will replace Tom Kingsbury, who will stay on in an advisory role and remain on the board until he retires in May.