# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000885639
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-271291
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-271291.hdr.sgml**: 20260615

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-271291

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 18

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260610

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260615

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260615

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** KOHLS Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000885639
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 391630919
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WI
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0129

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11084
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261091938

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** N56 W17000 RIDGEWOOD DR
- **CITY:** MENOMONEE FALLS
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53051
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 262 703 7000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** N56 W17000 RIDGEWOOD DR
- **CITY:** MENOMONEE FALLS
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53051

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** KOHLS CORPORATION
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930328

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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## FORM 8-K

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):** June 10, 2026<br>

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KOHL'S CORPORATION

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Wisconsin | 001-11084 | 39-1630919 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive |  |  |
| Menomonee Falls**,** Wisconsin |  | 53051 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** 262 703-7000<br>

**(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)**

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **<br>Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **<br>Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $.01 par value | KSS | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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## Item 5.02 <u>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers</u>.
On June 10, 2026, Elliott Rodgers accepted his appointment as Chief Operating Officer of Kohl's Corporation (the "Company"). Mr. Rodgers' appointment will be effective September 9, 2026.

Mr. Rodgers, age 50, served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer at Foot Locker, Inc. from December 2022 to September 2025. Prior to joining Foot Locker, he served as Chief People Officer and Head of Global Expansion at project44, a supply chain visibility platform, from October 2021 to December 2022. From 2013-2021, Mr. Rodgers held progressive leadership roles at Ulta Beauty, Inc., serving as Chief Information Officer from September 2020 to October 2021 and as Chief Supply Chain Officer from April 2019 to September 2020. Earlier in his career, he spent six years at Target Corporation in distribution and omnichannel operations and three years as a Vice President at Citigroup. Mr. Rodgers was also a Captain in the U.S. Army and holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Mr. Rodgers served on the board of directors of Levi Strauss & Co. from December 2020 and resigned effective June 15, 2026 in light of his appointment.

In consideration of his employment with the Company, Mr. Rodgers will receive, among other things, the following compensation and benefits as set forth in his offer letter:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)**<u>Salary</u>.** Mr. Rodgers will receive an annualized salary of $900,000, less applicable deductions and withholdings in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)**<u>Signing Incentive</u>.** Mr. Rodgers will receive a gross signing incentive of $400,000, which is subject to reimbursement, on a prorated basis, in the event he voluntarily severs his employment with the Company without Good Reason (as defined in the Executive Compensation Agreement) or is terminated for Cause (as defined in the Executive Compensation Agreement) at any time prior to the one year anniversary of his start date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)**<u>Annual Incentive Program</u>.** Mr. Rodgers will be eligible to participate in the Company's Annual Incentive Program, with a target award of 130% of his base salary and an annual cash incentive opportunity ranging from 0-200% of the target award. Any cash incentive earned for fiscal 2026 will be prorated based on his actual days of service during the fiscal year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)**<u>Long-Term Incentive Program</u>.** Mr. Rodgers will be eligible to participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program, with an annual long-term incentive target of $2,500,000. For fiscal 2026, he is eligible to receive a prorated award valued at $1,875,000 on the grant date, consisting of 60% performance share units and 40% restricted stock units. The performance share units and restricted stock units will be granted pursuant to the form of award agreements attached hereto as Exhibits 10.3 and 10.4, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)**<u>Perquisites</u>.** As detailed in the offer letter, Mr. Rodgers is eligible to receive certain perquisites, consistent with those typically provided by the Company to senior executives. These perquisites include, but are not limited to, reimbursement of certain expenses related to financial and tax advisory services, relocation assistance under the Company's relocation program, and a monthly stipend to offset personal commuting expenses incurred when traveling to the Company's corporate offices during his first year of employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)**<u>Pre-Employment Termination Payment</u>.** In the event the Company withdraws or terminates Mr. Rodgers offer of employment before the effective date of his appointment, other than due to a breach of the offer letter by Mr. Rodgers that remains uncured for a period of ten or more days, Mr. Rodgers will be entitled to receive a pre-employment termination payment of $250,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)**<u>Other Benefits</u>.** Mr. Rodgers will be eligible to participate in the Company's health, welfare, retirement savings, and other benefit plans that the Company may establish from time to time for senior executives.

Mr. Rodgers will also be entitled to certain benefits upon a termination of employment and will be subject to certain restrictive covenant obligations in favor of the Company, as set forth in the Executive Compensation Agreement.

The foregoing descriptions of the offer letter and the Executive Compensation Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the offer letter and Executive Compensation Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Rodgers and any director or executive officer of the Company, and no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Rodgers and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer. Since February 2, 2025, there have been no transactions, and there are no currently proposed transactions, to which the Company was or is a participant and in which Mr. Rodgers had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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The Company's press release announcing Mr. Rodgers' appointment as Chief Operating Officer is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

## Item 9.01 <u>Financial Statements and Exhibits</u>.

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| <u>Exhibit No.</u> | <u>Description</u> |
| 10.1 | [<u>Offer Letter dated June 8, 2026</u>](kss-ex10_1.htm) |
| 10.2 | [<u>Form of Executive Compensation Agreement</u>](kss-ex10_2.htm) |
| 10.3 | [<u>Form of Performance Share Unit Agreement</u>](kss-ex10_3.htm) |
| 10.4 | [<u>Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement</u>](kss-ex10_4.htm) |
| 99.1 | [<u>Press Release dated June 15, 2026</u>](kss-ex99_1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  |  | KOHL'S CORPORATION |
| Date: | June 15, 2026 | By:  | /s/ Jennifer Kent |
|  |  |  | Jennifer Kent<br>*Senior Executive Vice President,<br>Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary* |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**EXHIBIT 10.1**

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June 8, 2026

Elliott Rodgers

[Address]

[Address]<br>

Dear Elliott,

Kohl's, Inc. ("Kohl's" or the "Company") is committed to a set of values that demonstrates we care. Putting our customers first, maintaining accountability, embracing resourcefulness, and fostering an empathetic culture are at the core of who we are. We are confident your background and experience will contribute significantly to our mutual growth, and we are delighted to extend this offer to you.

**Position:** You are being offered the position of Chief Operating Officer reporting to Michael Bender, Chief Executive Officer. The position of Chief Operating Officer shall be based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI, though regular business travel will be part of your responsibilities.

**Start Date:** Your start date ("Start Date") will be September 9, 2026 .

**Salary:** Your annualized salary will be $900,000. You will be paid on the 15th and 30th of each month. We will review your job performance and base compensation in accordance with our annual review process which typically occurs in the first quarter of each fiscal year.

**Signing Incentive:** You will receive a one-time signing incentive in the lump sum of $400,000 (the "Signing Incentive"), less applicable deductions and withholdings. The Signing Incentive is subject to the terms of the Signing Incentive Reimbursement Agreement attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u>.

**Pre-Employment Termination Payment:** In the event Kohl's withdraws or terminates this offer prior to your Start Date, other than for cause or due to your breach of any terms of this offer letter that remain uncured within ten (10) days of such breach occurring, you will be entitled to a Pre-Employment Termination Payment of $250,000.00.

**Annual Incentive Program:** You will be eligible to receive an incentive under the terms and conditions of Kohl's Annual Incentive Program (the "AIP"), which currently provides for a target bonus of 130% of your base salary, provided your performance meets Kohl's expectations and measures set by the Company are achieved. The AIP provides the opportunity to receive a payout from 0% to 200% of your target, with the actual amount funded

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based upon Kohl's annual performance relative to specific objectives and targets that are established by Kohl's Board of Directors' Compensation Committee at the beginning of each year. Any incentive you are entitled to receive in your initial year of employment will be prorated based on the number of days you are employed from your Start Date.

**Long-Term Incentive Awards:** Your annual long-term incentive target will be $2,500,000 and you are eligible to receive a prorated award of $1,875,000 in fiscal year 2026. In accordance with Kohl's equity compensation award guidelines, the grant date for this award will be the last NYSE trading day on or before the 15th of the month following the month of your Start Date. This award will consist of 60% Performance Share Units (PSUs) and 40% Restricted Share Units (RSUs) as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**<u>2026-2028 PSU Award valued at $1,125,000:</u>** The number of PSUs awarded will be based upon the closing share price on the grant date, valued in accordance with Kohl's standard Monte Carlo valuation methodology. The PSUs will cliff-vest following fiscal year 2028, with the actual value earned equal to 0% to 200% of the target value on the grant date. The actual value will be determined based upon Kohl's cumulative performance in 2026, 2027 and 2028 relative to specific objectives and targets that were established by Kohl's Board of Directors' Compensation Committee at the beginning of the 3-year period. The value of the PSUs may also be modified by 25% (plus or minus) based upon Kohl's "Total Shareholder Return" over the 3-year period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**<u>RSU Award valued at $750,000:</u>** These RSUs will vest in three equal installments on the first through third anniversaries of the grant date. The number of RSUs awarded will be determined based on the closing share price on the grant date.

**Executive Compensation Agreement:** This offer, and the benefit and compensation elements described herein, are contingent upon your execution of an Executive Compensation Agreement which provides for separation benefits upon certain terminations and which contains your agreement to certain restrictive covenants in favor of Kohl's.

**Benefits:** Kohl's offers a competitive benefits package. These benefits are designed to promote health, assist in your financial future, and manage the demands of work and your personal life. Enrollment information will be mailed to your home address within 3 weeks of your start date. If you do not have this packet within this time-frame please contact the Benefits Service Center at 1-844-564-5747 (select your language and then option 1). Upon commencement of your employment, you will be entitled to coverage and indemnity under Kohl's Directors and Officers liability insurance policy on terms no less favorable than those provided for similarly situated executives.

The Monday after your start date, you can get started exploring and enrolling in your Kohl's benefits at myHR.kohls.com. You have 45 days from your start date to enroll in benefits. Your insurance coverage will begin first of the month following your Start Date.

**Kohl's, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan:** Immediately upon your start date you can begin 401(k) savings plan contributions. The plan offers both pre-tax and/or Roth contribution options. Kohl's will also match 100% of your

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contributions up to 5% of your pay. Matching contributions begin after a year of service and are immediately vested.

**Financial and Tax Advisory Services:** Kohl's will reimburse you for certain tax advisory and preparation expenses with no fixed limit and up to $10,000 USD in financial advisory services, annually.

**Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan:** This plan provides an additional pre-tax savings opportunity above the IRS limits on your 401(k) Plan. Each year, you may elect to contribute a portion of your base salary and/or bonus into the Plan and enjoy tax deferral of your contributions and their investment earnings until they are paid to you. You may use the plan to build additional wealth toward retirement or schedule withdrawals while still employed to meet other savings goals.

**PTO for exempt:** As an associate of Kohl's you will become eligible for PTO on the first of the month following your hire date. On an annual basis at the start of the fiscal year you will be eligible for 25 days of PTO; however, your first year of employment will be prorated based on your hire date.

**Associate Discount:** You will receive a 15% discount on merchandise you purchase for yourself and your eligible dependents consistent with Kohl's policies and procedures.

**Relocation:** You are being offered this position with the understanding that you will relocate to the greater Milwaukee, WI area. You must initiate your relocation to the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area within 12 months of your Start Date, or such other date as you and the Company mutually agree upon in writing (the "Relocation Date"). If you do not initiate your relocation by the Relocation Date, Kohl's may, with 90 days' notice, require you to initiate your relocation. If you do not initiate your relocation by the end of the 90 day period, you shall be deemed to have voluntarily resigned your employment without Good Reason (as defined in your Executive Compensation Agreement.)

Kohl's Relocation Program is intended to provide assistance towards your relocation. Kohl's Relocation Program Guide will be provided which outlines your eligible relocation benefits. The relocation benefits will be grossed-up as stated in the Relocation Program Guide. The relocation benefits will be available to you once you initiate your relocation within the time frame noted above. Once you identify your Relocation Date, a Kohl's relocation representative will be contacting you to initiate the process.

If you voluntarily terminate employment, without Good Reason (as defined in the Executive Compensation Agreement) or are terminated for Cause (as defined in the Executive Compensation Agreement) within the first twelve (12) months from the date of the signed Relocation Agreement, you will be responsible for repayment of all relocation-related expenses previously reimbursed, or paid by the Company. If you voluntarily terminate employment without Good Reason, or are terminated for Cause after the first twelve (12) months to within twenty-four (24) months from the date of the signed Relocation Agreement, you will be responsible for repayment of 50% of all relocation-related expenses previously reimbursed, or paid by the Company.

**Stipend:** Through your Relocation Date, you will receive a monthly stipend of $8,500, less applicable deductions and withholdings, to be paid in installments on the 15th and 30th of each month. This stipend is intended to fully or partially offset any personal commuting expenses you may incur when working at the Corporate Office in

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Menomonee Falls, WI. All required travel to a location other than to the Corporate Office will be reimbursed per the Company's travel policy.

**Miscellaneous:** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**<u>Work Authorization</u>:** Kohl's is required to verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States. You must provide us with documents that confirm your identity and authorization to work. Provided with this letter is a copy of the List of Acceptable Documents. Please provide either one document (one from List A) or two documents (one from List B and one from List C). Please bring these document(s) with you on your first day of employment.

Non-immigrant visa sponsorship is at the discretion of the company. This offer is contingent on securing and maintaining work authorization and Kohl's reserves the right to withdraw a pending or approved non-immigrant application. Immigrant visa sponsorship is also at the discretion of the company and the decision to pursue immigrant visa sponsorship will be determined after the employment with Kohl's begins.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•**<u>Conditions:</u>** This offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Kohl's is offering you this position with the understanding that you (i) except for the restrictions set forth in the Amendment to Offer Letter dated May 14, 2025 between you and Footlocker, Inc. (the "Amendment"), are not subject to any agreement, such as a non-compete, non-solicitation or other such restrictive covenant, that would restrict your ability to perform your duties for Kohl's; and (ii) will not disclose to Kohl's or use on its behalf any confidential information or material that is the property of a former employer or third party. By accepting this offer, you represent and warrant that no such restriction exists, and that your acceptance and performance of the position will not breach any agreement or legal obligation to a third party. Kohl's reserves the right to rescind this offer if it is determined that you are subject to any restriction not contained in the Amendment.

Please note that this letter contains and confirms all of the terms of your offer of employment and that you are not relying on any other representations by any Kohl's representatives. The company reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend or terminate any of its equity, incentive, and other benefit programs at any time. This offer letter does not serve as a contract of employment nor is it intended to imply any contract of employment. The terms of this offer, and your acceptance, shall not be binding upon either party until the above referenced Executive Compensation Agreement is signed by you and an authorized Kohl's representative.

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Kohl's, Inc. We look forward to working with you in supporting the success and growth of our company.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mari Steinmetz

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Mari Steinmetz

Chief People Officer

Kohl's, Inc.

I accept the terms of this offer letter.

Signature: <u>/s/ Elliott Rodgers</u> Date: <u>06/10/2026</u> 

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*Please date, sign and return a copy of this offer letter to [email].*

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**SIGNING INCENTIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT**

AGREEMENT made this <u>10</u><sup>th</sup> day of <u>June</u>, 2026 between Elliott Rodgers ("Future Executive") and Kohl's, Inc. ("Company"), the Future Executive hereby agrees to reimburse the Company for the pro-rata value of the signing incentive of $400,000 in the event the Future Executive voluntarily severs his/her employment with the Company without Good Reason (as defined in the Executive Compensation Agreement) or is terminated for Cause (as defined in the Executive Compensation Agreement) at any time prior to the one year anniversary of the Start Date, as defined in the Future Executive's Offer Letter. The pro-rata value will be calculated at a rate of $33,333.33 USD for each full month remaining between the last day the Future Executive is employed by the Company and the one-year anniversary of the Start Date.

In the event the Future Executive is required to reimburse the Company, pursuant to this Agreement, the Future Executive will reimburse the Company for all payments in a lump sum on the last day of his/her employment with the Company. The Future Executive agrees Company may deduct amounts due the Company pursuant to this Agreement from wages owed by Company to the Future Executive.

This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. Any proceeding brought to enforce a party's rights hereunder shall be brought in accordance with Kohl's Dispute Resolution Policy ("DRP") and Future Executive acknowledges receipt and understanding of the DRP.

Nothing contained herein shall limit Company's rights to terminate the Future Executive's employment at any time, for any reason.

Signature: <u>/s/ Elliott Rodgers</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elliott Rodgers

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## Exhibit 10.2

**EXHIBIT 10.2**

# EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
THIS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is effective as of this _____ day of ______________, 2026, by and between Kohl's, Inc. (the "Company") and ___________________________ ("Employee").

# RECITALS
Employee is employed as the Chief Operating Officer and is a valuable employee of the Company. The Company and Employee believe it is in their best interests to make provision for certain aspects of their relationship during and after the period in which Employee is employed by the Company.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements and covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the Company and Employee (individually, a "Party" and collectively the "Parties"), the Parties agree as follows:

# ARTICLE I

# DEFINITIONS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1"<u>Board</u>" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2"<u>Cause</u>" shall mean any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Employee's failure to substantially perform Employee's duties after a written demand for performance is delivered to Employee that specifically identifies the manner in which the Company believes that Employee has not substantially performed his/her duties, and (i) Employee has failed to demonstrate substantial efforts to resume performance of Employee's duties on a continuous basis within thirty (30) days after receiving such demand; or (ii) such failure to substantially perform, if previously cured, has recurred; provided, however, that failure to meet sales or financial performance objectives, by itself, will not constitute "Cause;"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Employee's failure to substantially comply with any written rules, regulations, policies, or procedures of the Company, including but not limited to the Company's anti-harassment policies and the "Kohl's Code of Ethics," in any case, which is materially injurious to the reputation and/or business of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Any dishonest or fraudulent act or omission willfully engaged in by Employee in the course of performance of Employee's duties for the Company. The term "willfully" as used herein means any act or omission committed in bad faith or without a reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interest of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)Any material breach by Employee of Articles III, IV, V, VI, VII, or VIII,

below;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)Employee's commission of a crime, the circumstances of which are substantially related to Employee's duties or responsibilities for the Company; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3"<u>Change of Control</u>" means the occurrence of any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the acquisition (other than from the Company) by any person, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act")), other than the Company, a subsidiary of the Company or any employee benefit plan or plans sponsored by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, directly or indirectly, of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Exchange Act Rule 13d-3) of thirty-three percent (33%) or more of the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company or voting securities representing thirty-three percent (33%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding voting securities ordinarily entitled to vote in the election of directors unless the Incumbent Board (defined below), before such acquisition or within thirty (30) days thereafter, deems such acquisition not to be a Change of Control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)individuals who, as of the date of this Agreement, constitute the board of directors of the Company (as of such date, "Incumbent Board") ceasing for any reason to constitute at least a majority of such board of directors of the Company; provided, however, that any person becoming a director subsequent to the date of this Agreement whose election, or nomination for election by the shareholders of the Company, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be for purposes of this Agreement, considered as though such person were a member of the Incumbent Board but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest which was (or, if threatened, would have been) subject to Exchange Act Rule 14a-12(c);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)the consummation of any merger, consolidation or share exchange of the Company with any other corporation, other than a merger, consolidation or share exchange which results in more than sixty percent (60%) of the outstanding shares of the common stock, and voting securities representing more than sixty percent (60%) of the combined voting power of then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, of the surviving, consolidated or resulting corporation being then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by the persons who were the Company's shareholders immediately prior to such transaction in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such transaction, of the Company's then outstanding Common Stock or then outstanding voting securities, as the case may be; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)the consummation of any liquidation or dissolution of the Company or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

For purposes of this Section 1.3, the term "Company" means Kohl's Corporation. Following the occurrence of an event which is not a Change of Control whereby there is a successor company to the Company, or, if there is no such successor, whereby the Company is not the surviving corporation

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in a merger or consolidation, the surviving corporation or successor holding company (as the case may be), for purposes of this Agreement, shall thereafter be referred to as the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.4"<u>Company</u>" means Kohl's, Inc., except as otherwise provided herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5"<u>Designated Beneficiary</u>" means the person or persons designated by Employee on the most recent documentation on file with the Company or its service providers, to receive benefits payable after the death of Employee, or as otherwise required by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.6"<u>Disability</u>" means Employee is unable to perform the essential functions of Employee's job, with or without reasonable accommodation, for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days, whether consecutive or in the aggregate, over any three hundred sixty-five (365) day period. A determination of Disability shall be made by the Company, which may, at its sole discretion, consult with a physician or physicians satisfactory to the Company, and Employee shall cooperate with any efforts to make such determination. Any such determination shall be conclusive and binding on the Parties. Any determination of Disability under this Section 1.6 is not intended to alter any benefits any Party may be entitled to receive under any disability insurance policy carried by either the Company or Employee with respect to Employee, which benefits shall be governed solely by the terms of any such insurance policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.7"<u>Final Expenses</u>" means reimbursement of expenses to which Employee is entitled under programs and policies which the Company has made available to employees of the Company and which are in effect at the Company from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.8"<u>Final Pay</u>" means any unpaid base salary with respect to the period prior to the effective date of Employee's termination of employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.9"<u>Good Reason</u>" means any of the following: (i) a material reduction in Employee's title, organizational reporting level or base salary which is not agreed to by Employee; or (ii) a mandatory relocation of Employee's employment with the Company more than 50 miles from Employee's then-current principal work location, except for travel reasonably required in the performance of Employee's duties and responsibilities; provided, however, that no termination shall be for Good Reason unless: (1) Employee has provided the Company with written notice that identifies the conduct alleged to have caused Good Reason within twenty (20) days of such conduct first occurring; (2) the Company fails to cure any such alleged conduct within thirty (30) days after the Company's receipt of such written notice from Employee (the "Cure Period"); and (3) Employee provides the Company with notice of termination for Good Reason, with such termination to be effective within thirty (30) days of the end of the Cure Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.10"<u>Health Insurance Continuation</u>" means that, if Employee, following termination from employment, is eligible for, and timely elects to participate in, the Company's group health insurance plans pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended ("COBRA"), the Company will pay the normal monthly employer's cost of coverage under the Company's group health insurance plans for full-time employees toward such COBRA coverage for the specified period of severance, if any, set forth in the applicable provision of Article II of this Agreement. If the specified period of severance provided for in this Agreement is longer than the end of the 18-month period for which Employee is eligible for COBRA, the Company will,

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until the end of such longer period, pay the normal monthly employer's cost of coverage under the Company's group health insurance plans to, at its sole discretion, allow Employee to continue to participate in such plans (if allowed by law and the Company's policies, plans and programs) or allow Employee to purchase reasonably comparable individual health insurance coverage through the end of such longer period. Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is responsible for paying the balance of any costs not paid for by the Company under this Agreement which are associated with Employee's participation in the Company's health insurance plans or individual health insurance and that Employee's failure to pay such costs may result in the termination of Employee's participation in such plans or insurance. Employee acknowledges and agrees that the Company may deduct from any Severance Payment Employee receives pursuant to this Agreement, amounts that Employee is responsible to pay for Health Insurance Continuation. Any Health Insurance Continuation provided for herein will cease on the date on which Employee becomes eligible for health insurance coverage under another employer's group health insurance plan, and, within five (5) days of Employee becoming eligible for health insurance coverage under another employer's group health insurance plan, Employee agrees to inform the Company of such fact in writing.

In no event will the Health Insurance Continuation to be provided by the Company pursuant to this Agreement in one taxable year affect the amount of Health Insurance Continuation to be provided in any other taxable year, nor will Employee's right to Health Insurance Continuation be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.11"<u>Outplacement Services</u>" means outplacement services from an outplacement service company of the Company's choosing at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($20,000.00), payable directly by the Company to such outplacement service company. If such benefit is not used by Employee during the six (6) month period following Employee's termination of employment, it will be forfeited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.12"<u>Prorated Bonus</u>" means a share of any bonus attributable to the fiscal year of the Company during which the date of termination of Employee's employment with the Company occurs to which Employee would be entitled if he/she had worked for the entire fiscal year, as determined in the sole discretion of the Company (pro-rated, as determined by the Company, for the portion of the fiscal year prior to the date of Employee's termination of employment).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.13"<u>Retirement Age</u>" means an Employee is at least sixty (60) years old and has completed five (5) years or more of service as an Employee of the Company and/or served as a Director on the Company's Board of Directors for a continuous period of at least five years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.14"<u>Unpaid Bonus</u>" means Employee's unpaid bonus, if any, attributable to any complete fiscal year of the Company ended before the date of Employee's termination of employment with the Company.

# ARTICLE II

# COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
**UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1<u>Termination by Company for Cause</u>. If Employee's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, Employee shall have no further rights against the Company hereunder, except

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for the right to receive (i) Final Pay; (ii) Final Expenses; and (iii) Employee's Unpaid Bonus. The payment of the Unpaid Bonus shall be made at the same time as any such bonus is paid to other similarly situated executives of the Company. Furthermore, under this Section 2.1, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of termination shall be as provided in the applicable equity award agreements between Employee and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2<u>Termination by Employee without Good Reason</u>. If Employee's employment is terminated by Employee voluntarily without Good Reason, Employee must provide the Company thirty (30) days advance written notice of the voluntary termination. The Company may, in its discretion, shorten the notice period. Upon such termination, Employee shall have no further rights against the Company hereunder, except for the right to receive (i) Final Pay; (ii) Final Expenses; and (iii) Employee's Unpaid Bonus. The payment of the Unpaid Bonus shall be made at the same time as any such bonus is paid to other similarly situated executives of the Company. Furthermore, under this Section 2.2, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of termination shall be as provided in the applicable equity award agreements between Employee and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3<u>Termination Due to Retirement</u>. If Employee's employment is voluntarily terminated by Employee after he/she has reached Retirement Age, Employee must provide the Company thirty (30) days advance written notice of the voluntary resignation and such notice must certify to the Company Employee's intention not to continue employment for another employer. The Company may, in its discretion shorten the notice period. Upon such termination, and prior to the termination, Employee certifies to the Company of his/her intention not to continue employment for another employer after such termination, Employee shall have no further rights against the Company hereunder, except for the right to receive (i) Final Pay; (ii) Final Expenses; (iii) Employee's Unpaid Bonus; and (iv) Employee's Prorated Bonus. Payment of the Unpaid Bonus and the Prorated Bonus shall be made at the same time as any such bonuses for such fiscal years are paid to other similarly situated executives of the Company. Furthermore, under this Section 2.3, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of termination shall be as provided in the applicable equity award agreements between Employee and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4<u>Termination Due to Employee's Death</u>. If Employee's employment is terminated due to Employee's death, Employee's Designated Beneficiary shall have no further rights against the Company hereunder, except for the right to receive (i) Final Pay; (ii) Final Expenses; (iii) Employee's Unpaid Bonus; (iv) Employee's Prorated Bonus; and (v) a Severance Payment (defined below). Payment of the Unpaid Bonus and the Prorated Bonus shall be made to Employee's Designated Beneficiary at the same time as any such bonuses for such fiscal years are paid to other similarly situated executives of the Company. For purposes of this Section 2.4, "Severance Payment" means six (6) months of Employee's base salary in effect as of the date of Employee's death, payable in equal installments during the one (1) year period following the effective date of Employee's termination pursuant to the normal payroll practices of the Company, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.8, below. Furthermore, under this Section 2.4, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of Employee's death shall be as provided in the applicable equity award agreements between Employee and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5<u>Termination Due to Disability</u>. If Employee's employment is terminated due to Employee's Disability, Employee shall have no further rights against the Company hereunder, except for the right to receive (i) Final Pay; (ii) Final Expenses; (iii) Employee's Unpaid Bonus; (iv)

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Employee's Prorated Bonus; and (v) a Severance Payment (defined below). Payment of the Unpaid Bonus and the Prorated Bonus shall be made to Employee at the same time as any such bonuses for such fiscal years are paid to other similarly situated executives of the Company. For purposes of this Section 2.5, "Severance Payment" means six (6) months of Employee's base salary in effect as of the date of Employee's termination of employment, payable in equal installments during the six (6) month period following the effective date of Employee's termination pursuant to the normal payroll practices of the Company, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.8, below. The amount of such Severance Payment shall be reduced by (x) the value of any compensation (including, but not limited to, the value of any cash compensation, bonus, deferred compensation or equity-based compensation, valued in the sole discretion of the Company) received or otherwise accrued by Employee from another employer or service recipient during the six (6) month period following Employee's termination of employment and (y) any payments received by Employee under any short-term disability plans, programs or policies offered by the Company during Employee's absence from the Company prior to Employee's termination of employment or during the six (6) month period thereafter and Employee agrees to reimburse the Company for any overpayment. During such period, Employee agrees to provide written notice to the Company immediately upon becoming employed or otherwise engaged by another employer or service recipient, or upon a change in Employee's employment status. In addition, the Company may, at any time, request from Employee written certification and/or documentation indicating the amount of compensation Employee earned or accrued between Employee's termination of employment and the date of the last scheduled Severance Payment installment. Such certification and/or documentation may, without limitation, include such items as offer letters, tax returns, wage statements, payroll check stubs, or certification from Employee's then-current employer. The Company shall have no obligation to make the Severance Payment if Employee refuses to comply with such request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount of the Severance Payment under this Section 2.5 shall not be reduced by the value of any compensation payable under the Company's Long Term Disability Program or any successor program thereto. Employee acknowledges and agrees that, upon the cessation, if any, of such Disability during the period for which the Severance Payment is to be made under this Section 2.5, he/she has an obligation to use his/her reasonable efforts to secure other employment and that his/her failure to do so, as determined at the sole discretion of the Board, is a breach of this Agreement subject to Section 8.5, below. Furthermore, under this Section 2.5, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of termination shall be as provided in the applicable equity award agreements between Employee and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.6<u>Termination by Company Without Cause or by Employee for Good Reason – No</u> <u>Change of Control</u>. If Employee's employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or voluntarily by Employee for Good Reason and such termination does not occur within fifteen (15) months after the occurrence of a Change of Control, Employee shall have no further rights against the Company hereunder, except for the right to receive (i) Final Pay; (ii) Final Expenses; (iii) Employee's Unpaid Bonus; (iv) Employee's Prorated Bonus; (v) Outplacement Services; (vi) Health Insurance Continuation; and (vii) a Severance Payment (defined below). Payments of the Unpaid Bonus and the Prorated Bonus shall be made at the same time as any such bonuses for such fiscal years are paid to other similarly situated executives of the Company. For purposes of this Section 2.6, "Severance Payment" means two (2) years of Employee's base salary in effect as of the date of Employee's

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termination of employment, payable for two (2) years following the effective date of termination pursuant to the normal payroll practices and schedule of the Company, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.8, below. The amount of such Severance Payment shall be reduced by the value of any compensation (including, but not limited to, the value of any cash compensation, bonus, deferred compensation or equity-based compensation, valued in the sole discretion of the Company) received or otherwise accrued by Employee from another employer or service recipient during the two-year period following Employee's termination of employment and Employee agrees to reimburse the Company for any overpayment. During such period, Employee agrees to provide written notice to the Company immediately upon becoming employed or otherwise engaged by another employer or service recipient, or upon a change in Employee's employment status. In addition, the Company may, at any time, request from Employee written certification and/or documentation indicating the amount of compensation Employee earned or accrued between Employee's termination of employment and the date of the last scheduled Severance Payment installment. Such certification and/or documentation may, without limitation, include such items as offer letters, tax returns, wage statements, payroll check stubs, or certification from Employee's then-current employer. The Company shall have no obligation to make the Severance Payment if Employee refuses to comply with such request. Furthermore, under this Section 2.6, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of termination shall be as provided in the applicable equity award agreements between Employee and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.7<u>Termination by Company Without Cause or by Employee for Good Reason - Change</u> <u>of Control</u>. If Employee's employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or voluntarily terminated by Employee for Good Reason and such termination occurs within fifteen (15) months after the occurrence of a Change of Control, Employee shall have no further rights against the Company hereunder, except for the right to receive (i) Final Pay; (ii) Final Expenses; (iii) Employee's Unpaid Bonus; (iv) Outplacement Services; (v) Health Insurance Continuation; and (vi) a Severance Payment (defined below). The Unpaid Bonus shall be paid at the same time as any such bonuses are paid to other similarly situated executives of the Company. For purposes of this Section 2.7, "Severance Payment" means an amount equal to the product of (x) two (2) multiplied by (y) the sum of: (A) Employee's annual base salary in effect as of the date of Employee's termination of employment (or, if higher, Employee's annual base salary immediately prior to the Change of Control) plus (B) an amount equal to the average (calculated at the sole discretion of the Company) annual incentive compensation plan payment paid to Employee for the three (3) fiscal years ending prior to the fiscal year which includes the date of Employee's termination (or, if Employee has been employed less than three fiscal years, an amount equal to the average (calculated at the sole discretion of the Company) annual incentive compensation plan payment paid to Employee for each full fiscal year in which Employee was eligible for an annual incentive compensation plan payment). Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, consistent with the Company's Executive Officer Cash Severance Policy, in no event shall the Severance Payment exceed 2.99 times the sum of (C) Employee's annual base salary in effect as of the date of Employee's termination of employment (or, if higher, Employee's annual base salary immediately prior to the Change of Control) plus (D) Employee's target annual incentive compensation plan award in effect as of the date of Employee's termination of employment (or, if higher, Employee's target annual incentive compensation plan award immediately prior to the Change of Control). The Severance Payment in this Section 2.7 shall be paid to Employee in a lump sum within sixty (60) days following Employee's termination of employment, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.8, below. Furthermore, under this Section 2.7, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of termination shall be as

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provided in the applicable equity award

agreements between Employee and the Company. The Severance Payment in this Section 2.7 shall be paid to Employee in a lump sum within sixty (60) days following Employee's termination of employment, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.8, below. Furthermore, under this Section 2.7, vesting of any equity awards granted to Employee prior to the date of termination shall be as provided in the applicable equity award agreements between Employee and the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.8<u>Timing of Payments if Required by Code Section 409A</u>. If amounts paid to Employee pursuant to any Section of this Article II would be subject to a penalty under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code Section 409A") because Employee is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and no other exceptions to the penalty are available, such payments will be delayed until the earliest date permissible following the date of Employee's termination of employment, at which point any such delayed payments will be paid to Employee in a lump sum.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.9<u>Release</u>. As a condition to the receipt of any Severance Payment, Prorated Bonus, Health Insurance Continuation, or Outplacement Services hereunder, Employee, or his/her personal representative, shall be required to execute a written release agreement in a form satisfactory to the Company containing, among other items, a general release of claims against the Company and, as an additional condition to the receipt of such amounts or benefits, Employee shall refuse to exercise any right to revoke such release agreement during any applicable revocation period. Such written release under this Section 2.9 (i) shall be delivered to Employee within three (3) days after the date of termination of Employee's employment, and (ii) must be executed by Employee and the revocation period must expire without revocation of such release within 60 days following the date of termination of employment or Employee shall forfeit the compensation and benefits provided under this Agreement that are conditioned upon the release. For any Severance Payment (or installment thereof) payable under this Agreement, to the extent that (i) the Severance Payment is not required to be delayed for six (6) months due to Employee's qualification as a "specified employee" as defined in Code Section 409A and (ii) such payment(s) would otherwise be paid or provided to Employee within the 60-day period following the date of termination of employment, such payment(s) shall not be made until the first regular Company payroll date occurring at least five (5) business days after Employee's execution of the written release and the expiration of the applicable revocation period, except where the 60-day period following the date of termination of employment spans two (2) different calendar years, in which case such payment(s) will not be made until the Company's first regular Company payroll date occurring in the later calendar year during the 60-day period. For the sake of clarification, any Severance Payment (or installment thereof) that would otherwise be made within such 60-day period but are delayed because of the immediately preceding sentence shall accrue and be paid to Employee in a single lump sum on the date specified in the immediately preceding sentence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.10<u>Resignation from Positions</u>. Unless otherwise requested by the Company in writing, upon termination of employment, for whatever reason, Employee shall be deemed to have resigned from any and all titles, positions and appointments Employee holds with the Company, Kohl's Corporation or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates whether as an officer, director, employee, committee member, trustee or otherwise. Employee agrees to promptly execute such documents as the Company, in its sole discretion, shall reasonably deem necessary to effect such resignations.

# ARTICLE III

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# RETURN OF RECORDS
Upon termination of employment, for whatever reason, or upon request by the Company at any time, Employee shall immediately return to the Company all documents, records, materials, or other property belonging and/or relating to the Company, all copies of all such materials, and any and all passwords and/or access codes necessary to access and control such materials. Upon termination of employment, for whatever reason, or upon request by the Company at any time, Employee further agrees to, at the Company's discretion, return and/or destroy such records maintained by Employee on Employee's own computer equipment or systems (including any cloud-based service), and to certify in writing, at the Company's request, that such destruction has occurred.

# ARTICLE IV

# CONFIDENTIALITY
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1<u>Acknowledgments</u>. Employee acknowledges and agrees that, as an integral part of its business, the Company has expended a great deal of time, money and effort to develop and maintain confidential, proprietary and trade secret information to compete against similar businesses and that this information, if misused or disclosed, would be harmful to the Company's business and competitive position in the marketplace. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in Employee's position with the Company, the Company provides Employee with access to its confidential, proprietary and trade secret information, strategies and other confidential business information that would be of considerable value to competitive businesses. As a result, Employee acknowledges and agrees that the restrictions contained in this Article IV are reasonable, appropriate and necessary for the protection of the Company's confidential, proprietary and trade secret information. For purposes of this Article IV, the term "Company" means Kohl's, Inc. and its parent companies, subsidiaries and other affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. <u>Confidentiality During Employment</u>. During Employee's employment with the Company, Employee will not directly or indirectly use or disclose any Confidential Information or Trade Secrets (defined below) except in the interest and for the benefit of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3<u>Trade Secrets Post-Employment</u>. After the termination, for whatever reason, of Employee's employment with the Company, Employee will not directly or indirectly use or disclose any Trade Secrets. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or supersede any common law, statutory or other protections of trade secrets where such protections provide the Company with greater rights or protections for a longer duration than provided in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4<u>Confidential Information Post-Employment</u>. For a period of two (2) years following termination, for whatever reason, of Employee's employment with the Company, Employee will not directly or indirectly use or disclose any Confidential Information, unless such information ceases to be deemed Confidential Information by means of one of the exclusions set forth in Section 4.5(c), below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5<u>Definitions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Trade Secret</u>. The term "Trade Secret" shall have that meaning set forth under applicable law.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Exclusions</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term "Confidential Information" shall not include, and the obligations set forth in this Article IV shall not apply to, any information which: (i) can be demonstrated by Employee to have been known by Employee prior to Employee's employment by the Company; (ii) is or becomes generally available to the public through no act or omission of Employee; (iii) is obtained by Employee in good faith from a third party who discloses such information to Employee on a non-confidential basis without violating any obligation of confidentiality or secrecy relating to the information disclosed; or (iv) is independently developed by Employee outside the scope of Employee's employment without use of Confidential Information or Trade Secrets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Defend Trade Secrets Act</u>. With respect to the disclosure of a trade secret and in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1833, Employee shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (i) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, provided that, the information is disclosed solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (ii) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding filed under seal so that it is not disclosed to the public. Employee is further notified that if Employee files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, Employee may disclose the Company's trade secrets to Employee's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, provided that, Employee files any document containing the trade secret under seal so that it is not disclosed to the public and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

# ARTICLE V

# RESTRICTED SERVICES OBLIGATION
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1<u>Acknowledgments</u>. Employee acknowledges and agrees that the Company is one of the leading retail companies in the United States, with omni-channel presence throughout the United States, and that the Company compensates executives like Employee to, among other things,

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develop and maintain valuable goodwill and relationships on the Company's behalf (including relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, employees and other associates) and to maintain business information for the Company's exclusive ownership and use. As a result, Employee acknowledges and agrees that the restrictions contained in this Article V are reasonable, appropriate and necessary for the protection of the Company's goodwill, customer, supplier, vendor, employee and other associate relationships and Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that the restrictions contained in this Article V will not pose an undue hardship on Employee or Employee's ability to find gainful employment. For purposes of this Article V, the term "Company" means Kohl's, Inc. and its parent companies, subsidiaries and other affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2<u>Restrictions on Competition During Employment</u>. During Employee's employment with the Company, Employee shall not directly or indirectly compete against the Company, or directly or indirectly divert or attempt to divert any customer's business from the Company anywhere the Company does or is taking steps to do business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3<u>Post-Employment Restricted Services Obligation</u>. For the one (1) year period following termination, for whatever reason, of Employee's employment with the Company, Employee will not, directly or indirectly, provide Restricted Services (defined below) to or on behalf of any Competitor (defined below) to or for the benefit of any market in the continental United States and any other geographic market in which the Company is doing, or is taking material steps to do, business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4<u>Definitions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Restricted Services</u>. "Restricted Services" shall mean services of any kind or character comparable to those Employee provided to the Company during the eighteen (18) month period immediately preceding Employee's last date of employment with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Competitor</u>. The term "Competitor" means Amazon.com, Inc., Belk, Inc., Burlington Stores, Inc., Dillard's, Inc., J.C. Penney Company, Inc., Macy's, Inc., Nordstrom Co., Old Navy, Inc., Ross Stores, Inc., Transform Holdco LLC (the entity which acquired the assets of Sears Holdings Corporation and operates Sears and Kmart), Target Corporation, The Gap, Inc. The TJX Companies, Inc. and Walmart Stores, Inc., as the same may be renamed from time-to-time, including any successors, subsidiaries or affiliates of such entities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5<u>California Employees Only</u>. While Employee resides or works in California, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the restricted activities set forth in this Article V, shall not apply to the activities of Employee.

# ARTICLE VI
**BUSINESS IDEAS; NON-DISPARAGEMENT**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1<u>Assignment of Business Ideas</u>. Employee shall immediately disclose to the Company a list of all inventions, patents, applications for patent, copyrights, and applications for copyright in which Employee currently holds an interest. The Company will own, and Employee hereby assigns to the Company, all rights in all Business Ideas, as defined in Section 6.2, below.

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All Business Ideas which are or form the basis for copyrightable works shall be considered "works for hire" as that term is defined by United States Copyright Law. Any works that are not found to be "works for hire" are hereby assigned to the Company. While employed by the Company and for one (1) year thereafter, Employee will promptly disclose all Business Ideas to the Company and execute all documents which the Company may reasonably require to perfect its patent, copyright and other rights to such Business Ideas throughout the world. After Employee's employment with the Company terminates, for whatever reason, Employee will cooperate with the Company to assist the Company in perfecting its rights to any Business Ideas including executing all documents which the Company may reasonably require. While Employee resides or works in California, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the obligations of this Section 6.1 do not apply to any invention which qualifies as a non-assignable invention under Section 2870 of the California Labor Code. Employee hereby represents that Employee has received and reviewed the notification attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A ("Limited Exclusion Notification"). For purposes of this Article VI, the term "Company" means Kohl's, Inc. and its parent companies, subsidiaries and other affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2<u>Business Ideas</u>. The term "Business Ideas" as used in this Agreement means all ideas, inventions, data, software, developments and copyrightable works, whether or not patentable or registrable, which Employee originates, discovers or develops, either alone or jointly with others while Employee is employed by the Company and for one (1) year thereafter and which are

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) related to any business known by Employee to be engaged in or contemplated by the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) originated, discovered or developed during Employee's working hours during his/her employment with the Company; or (iii) originated, discovered or developed in whole or in part using materials, labor, facilities, Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, or equipment furnished by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3<u>Non-Disparagement</u>. Employee agrees not to engage at any time in any form of conduct or make any statements or representations, or direct any other person or entity to engage in any conduct or make any statements or representations, that disparage, criticize or otherwise impair the reputation of the Company, its affiliates, parents and subsidiaries and their respective past and present officers, directors, stockholders, partners, members, agents and employees. Nothing contained in this Section 6.3 shall preclude Employee from providing truthful testimony or statements pursuant to subpoena or other legal process or in response to inquiries from any government agency or entity. While Employee resides or works in California, the Parties acknowledge and agree that Employee shall not be precluded from exercising protected rights under California law, including without limitation, the right to disclose information about unlawful acts in the workplace as defined by Cal. Gov. Code Section 12964.5 or as authorized under C.C.P. Sec. 1001.

# ARTICLE VII
**NON-SOLICITATION OF RESTRICTED PERSONS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1<u>Non-Solicitation of Restricted Persons</u>. While Employee is employed by the Company, and for a period of one (1) year immediately following the end, for whatever reason, of Employee's employment with the Company, Employee shall not directly or indirectly solicit any Restricted Person to provide services to or on behalf of a person or entity in a manner reasonably

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likely to pose a competitive threat to the Company. For purposes of this Article VII, the term "Company" means Kohl's, Inc. and its parent companies, subsidiaries and other affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2<u>Restricted Person</u>. The term "Restricted Person" means an individual who, at the time of the solicitation, is an employee of the Company and (i) who is a top-level employee of the Company, has special skills or knowledge important to the Company, or has skills that are difficult for the Company to replace and (ii) with whom Employee had a working relationship or about whom Employee acquired or possessed specialized knowledge, in each case, in connection with Employee's employment with the Company and during the one (1) year period immediately prior to the end of Employee's employment with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3<u>California Employees Only</u>. While Employee resides or works in California, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the restricted activities set forth in this Article VII, shall be superseded as set forth below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Non-Solicitation of Restricted Persons</u>. While Employee is employed by the Company and following the end, for whatever reason, of Employee's employment with the Company, Employee shall not use Company Trade Secrets to directly or indirectly solicit any Restricted Person to provide services to or on behalf of a person or entity in a manner reasonably likely to pose a competitive threat to the Company. For purposes of this Article VII, the term "Company" means Kohl's, Inc. and its parent companies, subsidiaries and other affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Restricted Person</u>. The term "Restricted Person" means an individual who, at the time of the solicitation, is an employee of the Company and (i) who is a top-level employee of the Company, has special skills or knowledge important to the Company, or has skills that are difficult for the Company to replace and (ii) with whom Employee had a working relationship or about whom Employee acquired or possessed specialized knowledge, in each case, in connection with Employee's employment with the Company and during the one (1) year period immediately prior to the end of Employee's employment with the Company.

# ARTICLE VIII

# GENERAL PROVISIONS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1<u>Notices</u>. Any and all notices, consents, documents or communications provided for in this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be personally delivered, mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) or sent by courier, confirmed by receipt, and addressed as follows (or to such other address as the addressed Party may have substituted by notice pursuant to this Section 8.1):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)If to the Company:

Kohl's, Inc.

N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Attn: Chief Legal Officer

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Any notice to be given to Employee may be addressed to him/her at the address as it appears on the payroll records of the Company or any subsidiary thereof.

Such notice, consent, document or communication shall be deemed given upon personal delivery or receipt at the address of the Party stated above or at any other address specified by such Party to the other Party in writing, except that if delivery is refused or cannot be made for any reason, then such notice shall be deemed given on the third day after it is sent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2<u>Employee Disclosures and Acknowledgments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Prior Obligations</u>. Following is a list of prior obligations (written and oral), such as confidentiality agreements or covenants restricting future employment or consulting, that Employee has entered into which may restrict Employee's ability to perform Employee's duties as an Employee for the Company:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Confidential Information of Others</u>. Employee certifies that Employee has not, and will not, disclose or use during Employee's time as an employee of the Company, any confidential information which Employee acquired as a result of any previous employment or under a contractual obligation of confidentiality or secrecy before Employee became an employee of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Scope of Restrictions</u>. By entering into this Agreement, Employee acknowledges the nature of the Company's business and the nature and scope of the restrictions set forth in Articles IV, V, VI and VII, above, including specifically Wisconsin's Uniform Trade Secrets Act, presently § 134.90, *Wis. Stats.* and, to the extent applicable, the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act, presently Cal. Civil Code §§ 3426-3426.11 *.* Employee acknowledges and represents that the scope of such restrictions are appropriate, necessary and reasonable for the protection of the Company's business, goodwill, and property rights. Employee further acknowledges that the restrictions imposed will not prevent Employee from earning a living in the event of, and after, termination, for whatever reason, of Employee's employment with the Company. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent Employee, after termination of Employee's employment with the Company, from using general skills and knowledge gained while employed by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Prospective Employers</u>. Employee agrees, during the term of any restriction contained in Articles IV, V, VI and VII, above, to disclose such provisions to any future or prospective employer. Employee further agrees that the Company may send a copy of this Agreement to, or otherwise make the provisions hereof known to, any such employer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3<u>Effect of Termination</u>. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, Employee, in consideration of his/her employment hereunder, shall remain bound by the provisions of this Agreement which specifically relate to periods, activities or obligations upon or subsequent to the termination of Employee's employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.4<u>Cooperation</u>. Employee agrees to take all reasonable steps during and after Employee's

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employment with the Company to make himself/herself available to and to cooperate with the Company, at its request, in connection with any legal proceedings or other matters in which it is or may become involved. Following Employee's employment with the Company, the Company agrees to pay reasonable compensation to Employee and to pay all reasonable expenses incurred by Employee in connection with Employee's obligations under this Section 8.4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.5<u>Effect of Breach</u>. In the event that Employee breaches any provision of this Agreement or any restrictive covenant agreement between the Company and Employee which is entered into subsequent to this Agreement, Employee agrees that the Company may suspend all additional payments to Employee under this Agreement (including any Severance Payment), recover from Employee any damages suffered as a result of such breach and recover from Employee any reasonable attorneys' fees or costs it incurs as a result of such breach. In addition, Employee agrees that the Company may seek injunctive or other equitable relief, without the necessity of posting bond, as a result of a breach by Employee of any provision of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.6<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement, including all applicable Exhibits, contains the entire understanding and the full and complete agreement of the Parties and supersedes and replaces any prior understandings and agreements among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.7<u>Headings</u>. The headings of sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of its provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.8<u>Consideration</u>. The benefits provided to Employee under this Agreement constitute the consideration for Employee's undertakings hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.9<u>Amendment</u>. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only in a writing, signed by both of the Parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.10<u>409A Compliance</u>. With respect to any benefit payable by the Company to Employee during or after Employee's employment, whether under this Agreement or otherwise, that is provided under or pursuant to a "nonqualified deferred compensation plan" as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a), the Parties intend that such benefit shall be exempt from or comply at all times with all operational and documentary requirements under Code Section 409A, related Treasury Regulations, and other governmental guidance related to Code Section 409A. Any provision that would cause this Agreement or any such payment, distribution or other benefit to fail to satisfy the requirements of Code Section 409A shall have no force or effect and to the extent an amendment would be effective for purposes of Code Section 409A, the Parties agree that this Agreement or such other arrangement shall be amended to comply with Code Section 409A. Such amendment shall be retroactive to the extent permitted by Code Section 409A. Each payment hereunder shall be treated as a separate and distinct "payment" for purposes of Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company makes no representations or warranties to Employee with respect to any tax, economic or legal consequences of this Agreement or any payments or other benefits provided hereunder, including under Code Section 409A, and no provision of the Agreement shall be interpreted or construed to transfer any liability for failure to

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comply with Code Section 409A from Employee or any other individual to the Company or any other person. Employee, by executing this Agreement, shall be deemed to have waived any claim against the Company or any other person with respect to any such tax, or economic or legal consequences.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.11<u>Assignability</u>. This Agreement is personal to Employee, and Employee may not assign or delegate any of Employee's rights or obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind Employee's heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. The Company shall have the unrestricted right to assign this Agreement and all of the Company's rights (including the right to enforce this Agreement) and obligations under this Agreement. Employee hereby agrees that, at the Company's request and expense, Employee will consent to any such assignment by the Company and will promptly execute any assignments or other documents necessary to effectuate any such assignment to the Company's successors or assigns. Following such assignment, this Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of any successor or assign of the Company. For clarification purposes, upon assignment of this Agreement, all references to the Company shall also refer to the person or entity to whom/which this Agreement is assigned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.12<u>Severability</u>. The obligations imposed by, and the provisions of, this Agreement are severable and should be construed independently of each other. If any court of competent jurisdiction determines that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall have no effect on the other provisions hereof, which shall remain valid, binding and enforceable and in full force and effect, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall not affect the validity of any other provision.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.13<u>Waiver of Breach</u>. The waiver by either Party of the breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by either Party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.14<u>Governing Law; Construction</u>. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to (i) its conflicts of law provisions and (ii) any rules of construction concerning the draftsman hereof. While Employee resides or works in California, the Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of California, without regard to (i) its conflicts of law provisions and (ii) any rules of construction concerning the draftsman hereof. References to "days" shall mean calendar days unless otherwise specified.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.15<u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all counterparts so executed shall constitute one agreement binding on all of the Parties hereto notwithstanding that all of the Parties may not be a signatory to the same counterpart. The Parties hereto further acknowledge and agree that this Agreement may be signed and/or transmitted by facsimile, e-mail or a .pdf document or using electronic signature technology (e.g., via DocuSign or other electronic signature technology), and that such signed electronic record shall be valid and effective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.16<u>Consistency with Applicable Law</u>. Employee acknowledges and agrees that nothing in this Agreement prohibits Employee from reporting possible violations of law to any governmental

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agency, regulatory body or entity, from making other disclosures that are protected under any law or regulation, or from filing a charge with or participating in any investigation or proceeding conducted by a governmental agency or regulatory body. Employee does not need the prior authorization of the Company's legal department to make any such reports or disclosures and Employee is not required to notify the Company that Employee has made such reports or disclosures; however, the Company encourages Employee to do so. Further, nothing in this Agreement shall have the purpose or effect of limiting Employee's ability to disclose or discuss information related to sexual assault or sexual harassment disputes that arise after the date Employee signs this Agreement. While Employee resides or works in California, the Parties acknowledge and agree that nothing in this Agreement prevents Employee from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Employee has reason to believe is unlawful.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.17<u>Arbitration</u>. Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee has received a copy of and understands the terms and provisions of the Company's Dispute Resolution Policy (AR-256) (the "DRP") and, unless Employee has properly elected to not be bound by the DRP as allowed by the DRP, the DRP is incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full. Employee and the Company agree that, to the extent that they constitute "Covered Disputes" under the DRP, any dispute, claim, or controversy between the Company and Employee, arising from or relating to Employee's employment with the Company or termination of employment, including but not limited to claims arising under or related to this Agreement or any breach of this Agreement, and any alleged violation of any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, common law, or public policy, shall be submitted to and decided by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the terms and provisions of the DRP. For the sake of clarify, Employee and the Company acknowledge and agree that the Company retains its rights under Section 8.5 of this Agreement to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of law. To the extent required under applicable law, "Excluded Disputes" under the DRP includes any claim for recoupment of any compensation pursuant to any recoupment policy maintained by the Company under Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or any Securities and Exchange Commission Rules, as such policy is amended from time to time. As set forth in the DRP, this agreement to arbitrate shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § et seq. ("FAA"), and shall survive the termination of Employee's employment with the Company, and can only be revoked or modified by a writing signed by the Parties or as otherwise provided in the DRP.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year written above.

# COMPANY :
*Kohl's, Inc.*

<u>.</u>

By: Mari Steinmetz

Chief People Officer

# EMPLOYEE :
 ***[DRAFT FORM – DO NOT EXECUTE]***

<u>.</u>

[Employee Name]

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# Exhibit A
California Employees Only

# LIMITED EXCLUSION NOTIFICATION
**This Is To Notify** Employee in accordance with Section 2872 of the California Labor Code that the foregoing Agreement between Employee and the Company does not require Employee to assign, or offer to assign, to the Company any invention that Employee developed entirely on Employee's own time without using the Company's equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information except for those inventions that either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the invention to the Company's business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of the Company; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Result from any work performed by Employee for the Company.

To the extent a provision in the Agreement purports to require Employee to assign an invention otherwise excluded from the preceding paragraph, the provision is against the public policy of the State of California and is unenforceable in California.

This limited exclusion does not apply to any patent or invention covered by a contract between the Company and the United States or any of its agencies requiring full title to such patent or invention to be in the United States.

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## Exhibit 10.3

**EXHIBIT 10.3**

**PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Executive</u>** <br>| **<u>Employee ID</u>** | **<u>Grant Date</u>** <br>| **<u>Target Number of Performance Share Units</u>**<br>|

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**RECITALS**:

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") has determined to award to the Executive Performance Share Units, subject to the restrictions contained herein, pursuant to the Company's 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective May 20, 2026 (the "Plan"). All terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, including the mutual promises set forth in this Performance Share Unit Agreement (this "Agreement") and the benefits that the Company expects to derive in connection with the services to be hereafter rendered to it or its subsidiaries by the Executive, the Company and the Executive hereby agree as follows:

# ARTICLE I

## <u>Defined Terms</u> 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1<u>Determination Date</u>. The "Determination Date" shall mean the date on which the Committee determines and certifies, following the applicable Performance Period, whether and to what extent the Performance Goals set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> have been attained; *provided, however*, that the Determination Date with respect to the applicable Performance Period shall be no later than April 15 of the calendar year following the end of such Performance Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2<u>Payment Date</u>. The "Payment Date" shall mean the date the Committee determines that the shares payable upon achievement of the Performance Goals set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> shall be paid, which date shall be within thirty (30) business days following the Determination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3<u>Performance Share Unit</u>. "Performance Share Unit" shall mean a nonvoting unit of measurement which is deemed for bookkeeping purposes to be the equivalent to one outstanding share of Common Stock (a "Share") solely for purposes of the Plan and this Agreement. The Performance Share Units shall be used solely as a device for the determination of the payment to be made to Executive if such Performance Share Units become payable pursuant to Section 2.2 below. The Performance Share Units shall not be treated as property or as a trust fund of any kind. Each Performance Share Unit granted hereunder is intended to qualify as a Performance Share expressed in terms of Common Stock, as authorized under Paragraph 12 of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.4<u>Retirement</u>. "Retirement" shall mean the termination of Executive's employment for any reason other than by the Company for Cause or due to death or Disability, but only to the extent such termination occurs after the Executive is Retirement Eligible and only to the extent such termination occurs on or following the one-year anniversary of the Grant Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5<u>Retirement Eligible</u>. "Retirement Eligible" shall mean the Executive has reached age sixty (60) and has been employed with the Company and/or served as a Director on the Company's Board

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of Directors for a continuous period of at least five (5) years.

# ARTICLE II

## <u>Performance Share Units</u> 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1<u>Award of Performance Share Units.</u> The Company hereby grants to the Executive an award of Performance Share Units listed above under the heading "Target Number of Performance Share Units" (the "Performance Share Units"), subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions contained herein and the provisions of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2<u>Performance-Based Right to Payment</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The number of Shares that shall be issued pursuant to the Performance Share Units shall be determined based on the Company's achievement of Performance Goals as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u>. On the Determination Date, the Committee in its sole discretion shall determine and certify whether and to what extent the Performance Goals as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> have been attained. The payment of Shares with respect to Executive's Performance Share Units is contingent on the attainment of the Performance Goals as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u>. Accordingly, Executive will not become entitled to payment with respect to the Performance Share Units subject to this Agreement unless and until the Committee determines that the Performance Goals set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> have been attained. Upon such determination by the Committee and subject to the provisions of the Plan and this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to payment of that portion of the Performance Share Units as corresponds to the Performance Goals attained (as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion) as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u>. Furthermore, except as otherwise set forth in Section 2.3, in order to be entitled to payment with respect to any Performance Share Units, Executive must be employed by the Company through the end of the Performance Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)On the Payment Date, the Company shall deliver to Executive a number of Shares (either by delivering one or more certificates for such shares or by entering such shares in book entry form, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion) equal to the number of Performance Share Units subject to this award that are payable pursuant to the achievement of the Performance Goals set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3<u>Forfeiture of Performance Share Units Upon Termination of Employment</u>. Notwithstanding any provision in any employment agreement or executive compensation agreement between the Executive and the Company to the contrary, upon Executive's termination of employment prior to the end of the Performance Period, all rights with respect to any unpaid Performance Share Units awarded pursuant to this Agreement shall immediately terminate, and Executive will not be entitled to any payments or benefits with respect thereto; *provided, however*, that in the event of Executive's termination of employment by reason of Retirement or Disability prior to the end of the Performance Period, Executive or Executive's personal representative, as the case may be, shall be entitled to receive, on the Payment Date, Performance Share Units awarded pursuant to this Agreement that would have been paid had Executive remained employed until the end of the Performance Period. In the event of Executive's termination of employment by reason of Retirement or Disability prior to the end of the Performance Period, if delivery of the Shares to the Executive on the Payment Date would cause the Executive to be subject to a penalty under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code because Executive is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i), the delivery of the Shares will be delayed until a date which is the first business day after the six (6)

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months after Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, in the event of Executive's termination of employment by reason of death prior to the end of the Performance Period, Executive's beneficiary shall be entitled to receive, as soon as administratively possible, the number of Performance Share Units listed at the top of this Agreement under the "Target Number of Performance Share Units."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4<u>Change of Control</u>. In the event of a Change of Control, the Performance Share Units shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Paragraph 19 of the Plan, *provided, however*, any references to "cause" and "good reason" used in Paragraph 19 of the Plan shall be interpreted by applying the definitions of "cause" and "good reason" contained in an employment agreement or executive compensation agreement between the Executive and the Company in effect as of the Grant Date, if any. For the avoidance of doubt, for purposes of Paragraph 19 of the Plan only, the time-based vesting criteria to which this Award is subject to is a requirement for the Executive to continue employment until the end of the Performance Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5<u>Prohibition Against Transfer</u>. The Performance Share Units may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of law or otherwise) by the Executive, or be subject to execution, attachment or similar process. Any transfer in violation of this Section 2.5 shall be void and of no further effect.

# ARTICLE III

## <u>Miscellaneous</u> 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1<u>Provisions of the Plan Control</u>. This Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the Plan, the terms and conditions of which are incorporated herein by reference. The Plan empowers the Committee to make interpretations, rules and regulations thereunder, and, in general, provides that determinations of such Committee with respect to the Plan shall be binding upon the Executive. A copy of the Plan will be delivered to the Executive upon reasonable request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2<u>No Rights as Shareholder</u>. Executive shall not have any right to exercise the rights or privileges of a shareholder with respect to any Performance Share Units or Shares distributable with respect to any Performance Share Units until such Shares are distributed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3<u>Dividend Equivalents</u>. On the Payment Date (or earlier date of payment in the event of the Executive's termination of employment by reason of death prior to the end of the Performance Period), in addition to the Shares deliverable under Section 2.2 above, the Company shall issue the Executive or Executive's beneficiary that number of Shares equal to the "Dividend Equivalent Amount." The Dividend Equivalent Amount shall be calculated as of the Payment Date, pursuant to this Section 3.3. In calculating the Dividend Equivalent Amount, the Company shall determine the number of Shares that would have been payable to the Executive if the total number of Performance Share Units earned under Section 2.2 had been outstanding as Shares from the Grant Date until the Payment Date (or earlier date of payment in the event of the Executive's termination of employment by reason of death prior to the end of the Performance Period) and in lieu of any regular cash dividends, on the declared payment date of each regular cash dividend otherwise payable on such Shares ("Dividend Date"), the Company had issued Executive a number of additional Shares with a Dividend Date Market Value equal to: (i) the per-share dollar amount of the declared dividend multiplied by (ii) the number of Performance Share Units earned under Section 2.2 above plus the number of Shares deemed issued hereunder as dividend equivalents as of the declared record date

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for the dividend. For purposes of calculating the "Dividend Date Market Value" in the preceding sentence, the Company shall use the closing price of a share of the Company's Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the Dividend Date. Shares issued hereunder shall be issued in fractional shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4<u>Taxes</u>. The Company may require payment of or withhold any income or employment tax which it believes is payable as a result of the grant or vesting of the Performance Share Units or the payment of Shares in connection therewith, and the Company may defer making delivery with respect to the Shares until arrangements satisfactory to the Company have been made with regard to any such withholding obligation. In accordance with the Plan, the Company may withhold shares of Common Stock to satisfy such withholding obligations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5<u>No Employment Rights</u>. The award of the Performance Share Units pursuant to this Agreement shall not give the Executive any right to remain employed by the Company or any affiliate thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6<u>Notices</u>. Any notice to be given to the Company under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing to the Company in care of its Chief Legal Officer at Kohl's, Inc., N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051. Any notice to be given to the Executive may be addressed to him/her at the address as it appears on the payroll records of the Company or any subsidiary thereof. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when actually received by the party to whom it is addressed, as evidenced by a written receipt to that effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.7<u>Governing Law</u>. This Agreement and all questions arising hereunder or in connection herewith shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin without giving effect to its conflicts of law provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.8<u>Suspension or Termination of Award; Clawback</u>. Executive acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to Paragraph 23 of the Plan, including, but not limited to, the forfeiture of the Award in the event that Executive makes an unauthorized disclosure of any Company trade secret or confidential information or breaches any non-competition agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.9<u>Award Acceptance</u>. This Award shall not be effective unless the Executive electronically consents to this Agreement via an online platform, access to which will be provided by the Company, indicating the Executive's acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. By electronically consenting to this Agreement via the online platform, the Executive acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Plan.

[***Signatures on Following Page***]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be effective as of the date first written above.

## KOHL'S CORPORATION
By: <u>.</u> 

Michael Bender

Chief Executive Officer

<u>.</u>

**Executive**

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# EXHIBIT A
**TO PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT PERFORMANCE GOALS**

Payment of Shares with respect to the Target Number of Performance Share Units granted in the Performance Share Unit Agreement is contingent on the attainment of the Performance Goals listed below for the Performance Period. The Committee shall retain the right to determine the calculation of the Performance Goals in the Committee's reasonable discretion, and subject further to the discretion of the Committee to reduce the number of Performance Share Units actually earned.

**<u>Performance Period</u>**: [Date 1] through [Date 2]

## <u>Performance Metrics</u> 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)[Weighting (%)] of the Shares are earned based on the Company's [Metric 1] during the Performance Period

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|  | **[Metric 1] during Performance Period** | **Percentage of Target Number of Performance Share Units Earned** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Below Threshold** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than [ ]% of Financial Plan for [Metric 1] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Threshold** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% of Financial Plan for [Metric 1] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Target** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Plan for [Metric 1] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Maximum** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% of Financial Plan for [Metric 1] | &nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)[Weighting (%)] of the Shares are earned based on the Company's [Metric 2] during the Performance Period

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Metric 2] during Performance Period**  | **Percentage of Target Number of Performance Share Units Earned** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Below Threshold** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than [ ]% of Financial Plan for [Metric 2] | [ ]% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Threshold** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% of Financial Plan for [Metric 2] | [ ]% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Target** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Plan for [Metric 2] | [ ]% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Maximum** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]% of Financial Plan for [Metric 2] | [ ]% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)If the Company's [Metric 1] or [Metric 2] performance results fall between any of the specified levels in subparagraphs (a) or (b) above, (e.g., between [ ]% and [ ]% of the Financial Plan for [Metric 1]), the actual number of Performance Share Units which shall be earned shall be determined based on a straight-line, mathematical interpolation between the applicable percentages set forth above, rounded up to the nearest whole share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)If Threshold levels of [Metric 1] or [Metric 2] are not achieved during the Performance Period, a Threshold (minimum) level payout will be made if the Company beats the Performance Index comparing the Company's performance with respect to [Metric 1] and/or

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[Metric 2] as a percentage of Total Revenue to that of a weighted average of the Performance Index Group over the Performance Period. Calculations with respect to the Company's performance relative to the Performance Index Group shall be made by the Company and certified by the Committee, in the Committee's sole discretion.

## <u>Performance Period Relative Total Shareholder Return Modifier</u> 
If any Performance Share Units are earned based on the above criteria, the number of Performance Share Units earned will be modified up or down based on Kohl's Relative Total Shareholder Return against a group of selected retailers (the "**TSR Modifier Group**" as defined below) during the Performance Period, as follows:

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| **Kohl's TSR as a Percentile of Total Shareholder Return against TSR Modifier Group** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Award Modified** |
| < 25<sup>th</sup> Percentile | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Down [ ]% |
| 25<sup>th</sup> Percentile to 75<sup>th</sup> Percentile | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Modification |
| > 75<sup>th</sup> Percentile | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Up [ ]% |

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**<u>Definitions</u>**

For purposes of this Exhibit A:

**"Financial Plan"** shall mean the Company's [Date 1 Year - Date 2 Year] Financial Plan, as reviewed by the Committee in the first quarter of fiscal [year].

**[Metric 1 Definition]**

**[Metric 2 Definition]**

**"TSR"** shall mean the "total shareholder return" to the Company's shareholders over the applicable Performance Period, calculated by a third party expert using the following formula:

TSR = Stock Priceend – Stock Pricestart + Dividends

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Stock Pricestart

"**Stock Pricestart**" shall mean the average closing price of a share of the respective company's common stock for the 20 trading days prior to the start of the Performance Period on which shares of such company's common stock were traded, as reported in *The Wall Street Journal* or such other source as the Committee deems reliable.

"**Stock Priceend**" shall mean the average closing price of a share of the respective company's common stock for the 20 trading days prior to the end of the Performance Period on which shares of such company's common stock were traded, as reported in *The Wall Street Journal* or such other source as the Committee deems reliable.

"**Dividends**" shall mean the sum of (a) all dividends paid with respect to one share of the

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respective company's common stock during the Performance Period, as reported in the Company's public filings with the SEC, and (b) the yield on such dividends, assuming reinvestment of each dividend in the Company's common stock on the applicable ex-dividend date, using the closing price of a share of the Company's common stock on such ex-dividend date, as reported in *The Wall Street Journal* or such other source as the Committee deems reliable.

**"TSR Modifier Group"** shall include the following selected retail companies:

[List of companies selected by the Committee]

The selected companies in the TSR Modifier Group above shall be adjusted in the following events:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)In the event of a merger, acquisition or business combination transaction of a selected company with or by another selected company, the surviving entity shall remain a selected company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)In the event of a merger of a selected company with an entity that is not a selected company, or the acquisition or business combination transaction by or with a selected company, or with an entity that is not a selected company, in each case where the selected company is the surviving entity and remains publicly traded, the surviving entity shall remain a selected company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)In the event of a merger or acquisition or business combination transaction of a selected company by or with an entity that is not a selected company, a "going private" transaction involving a selected company or the liquidation of a selected company, where the selected company is not the surviving entity or is otherwise no longer publicly traded, the company shall no longer be a selected company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)In the event of a bankruptcy of a selected company, such company shall remain a selected company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)In any other circumstance that the Committee determines such modification to be appropriate, in the Committee's reasonable discretion.

**"Relative TSR"** shall mean Kohl's TSR compared to the total shareholder returns of the selected companies used in the TSR Modifier Group. Relative TSR will be determined by ranking the company and the selected companies from highest to lowest according to their respective TSRs. After this ranking, the percentile performance of the Company relative to the selected companies will be determined as follows:

P = 1 – [(R - 1) / (N – 1)]

***<u>Where</u>***:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•"P" represents the percentile performance which will be rounded up, if necessary, to the nearest whole percentile.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•"N" represents the remaining number of selected companies, plus the Company. "R" represents Company's ranking among the selected companies.

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***<u>Example</u>***:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•If there are 16 remaining companies, and the Company is ranked 8<sup>th</sup>, the performance would be at the 53<sup>rd</sup> percentile: .53 = 1 – ((8 - 1)/(16 – 1)).

**"Performance Index Group"** shall mean the following companies, each of whose performance shall be weighted in calculating the Performance Index for [Metric 1] and [Metric 2] according to the percentage below:

[List of companies and weightings (%) selected by the Committee]

To the extent that either (a) any of the member companies of the Performance Index Group do not publicly report financial metrics for the Performance Period; or (b) any of the member companies of the Performance Index Group merges or combines with any other person or entity with revenues in excess of 10% of such member company's revenues, then such member company shall be removed from the Performance Index Group and the weighting of the performance of the remaining companies in the Performance Index Group shall be adjusted proportionately in order to calculate the Performance Index.

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## Exhibit 10.4

**EXHIBIT 10.4**

**RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Executive</u>** | **<u>Grant Date</u>** | **<u>Number of Restricted Stock Units</u>** |

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# RECITALS:
The Company and Executive have previously entered into an Executive Compensation Agreement (the "Executive Compensation Agreement") setting forth some of the terms of Executive's employment and post-employment relationships with Company.

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") has determined to award to the Executive Restricted Stock Units, subject to the restrictions contained herein, pursuant to the Company's 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective May 20, 2026 (the "Plan"). All terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Plan.

**NOW, THEREFORE,** for good and valuable consideration, including the mutual promises set forth in this Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (this "Agreement") and the benefits that the Company expects to derive in connection with the services to be hereafter rendered to it or its subsidiaries by the Executive, the Company and the Executive hereby agree as follows:

# ARTICLE I
**<u>Defined Terms</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1<u>Cause</u>. Cause shall have the meaning set forth in the Executive Compensation Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2<u>Disability</u>. Disability shall have the meaning set forth in the Executive Compensation Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event this Award is subject to Section 409A of the Code, no event or set of circumstances will constitute a "Disability" for purposes of this Award unless the Executive is also "disabled" as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(4).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3<u>Good Reason</u>. Good Reason shall have the meaning set forth in the Executive Compensation Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.4<u>Payment Date</u>. The Payment Date with respect to Restricted Stock Units shall be the earliest of (i) the applicable Anniversary Date on which such Restricted Stock Units become vested in accordance with this Agreement, (ii) Executive's death, (iii) Executive's Disability, or (iv) the date of Executive's termination of employment if and only if such termination accelerates vesting of the Restricted Stock Units pursuant to Section 2.2(c) below.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5<u>Restricted Stock Unit</u>. Restricted Stock Unit shall mean a nonvoting unit of measurement which is deemed for bookkeeping purposes to be the equivalent to one outstanding share of Common Stock (a "Share") solely for purposes of the Plan and this Agreement. The Restricted Stock Units shall be used solely as a device for the determination of the payment to be made to Executive if such Restricted Stock Units become vested and payable pursuant to Article II below. The Restricted Stock Units shall not be treated as property or as a trust fund of any kind. Each Restricted Stock Unit granted hereunder is intended to qualify as a Stock Award expressed in terms of Common Stock, as authorized under Paragraph 10 of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.6<u>Retirement</u>. Retirement shall mean the termination of Executive's employment for any reason other than by the Company for Cause or due to death or Disability, but only to the extent such termination occurs after the Executive is Retirement Eligible.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.7<u>Retirement Eligible</u>. Retirement Eligible shall mean the Executive has reached age sixty (60) and has been employed with the Company and/or served as a Director on the Company's Board of Directors for a continuous period of at least five (5) years.

# ARTICLE II
**<u>Restricted Stock Units</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1<u>Award of Restricted Stock Unit</u>. The Company hereby awards to the Executive the number of Restricted Stock Units listed above under the heading "Number of Restricted Stock Units," subject to the restrictions contained herein and the provisions of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2<u>Vesting of Restricted Stock Units</u>. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Restricted Stock Units shall vest in accordance with the following schedule:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Anniversary Date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Shares Vesting** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Termination By Company for Cause or By Executive Other Than for Good Reason</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated in accordance with the Executive Compensation Agreement by the Company for Cause at any time or by Executive other than for Good Reason prior to the date the Executive is Retirement Eligible, the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units shall, on the date of such termination, cease and any unvested Restricted Stock Units shall be forfeited by Executive and revert to the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Executive's Death or Disability</u>. In the event of Executive's death or Disability while employed by the Company, the Restricted Stock Units shall, upon such death or Disability, vest immediately.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Termination By Company Without Cause or By Executive for Good Reason</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated in accordance with the Executive Compensation Agreement by the Company without Cause or by the Executive for Good Reason prior to the date the Executive

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is Retirement Eligible, subject to Section 2.4 below, any Restricted Stock Units that are scheduled to vest in the period following the date of Executive's termination of employment equal to the period of base salary used to calculate Executive's Severance Payment (defined in the Executive Compensation Agreement) under the Executive Compensation Agreement (such period, the "Severance Period") shall, upon such termination, vest immediately.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Retirement</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated due to Retirement, Executive shall continue to vest in the Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to this Agreement following the date of Retirement as if the Executive were still employed with the Company as of each Anniversary Date set forth in the vesting schedule above; provided, however, the foregoing shall not apply to any Retirement that occurs prior to the first Anniversary Date set forth in the vesting schedule above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive's employment is terminated due to Retirement prior to the first Anniversary Date set forth in the vesting schedule above and is also a termination by the Company without Cause or by the Executive for Good Reason in accordance with the Executive Compensation Agreement, Executive shall continue to vest in the Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to this Agreement for the Severance Period following the date of Retirement as if the Executive were still employed with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Change of Control</u>. In the event of a Change of Control, any outstanding Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Paragraph 19 of the Plan, provided, however, any references to "cause" and "good reason" used in Paragraph 19 of the Plan shall be interpreted by applying the definitions of "cause" and "good reason" set forth in the Executive Compensation Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3<u>Prohibition Against Transfer</u>. The Restricted Stock Units may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of law or otherwise) by Executive, or be subject to execution, attachment or similar process. Any transfer in violation of this Section 2.3 shall be void and of no further effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4<u>Release</u>. As a condition to the accelerated vesting of certain Restricted Stock Units in Section 2.2(c) above, in the event of Executive's termination of employment in accordance with the Executive Compensation Agreement by the Company without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, Executive (i) shall be required to execute a written release agreement in a form satisfactory to the Company containing, among other items, a general release of claims against the Company, and (ii) must not exercise any right to revoke such release agreement during any applicable rescission period ((i) and (ii), the "Release Conditions"). If Executive fails to satisfy the Release Conditions within sixty (60) days of the Executive's termination of employment, all outstanding Restricted Stock Units shall be forfeited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5<u>Share Delivery</u>. On the Payment Date, or within sixty (60) days following the Payment Date for any Payment Date that is not the applicable Anniversary Date, the Company shall deliver to Executive a number of Shares (either by delivering one or more certificates for such shares or by entering such shares in book entry form, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion) equal to the number of Restricted Stock Units subject to this Award that have become vested pursuant to Section 2.2 above.

# ARTICLE III

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**<u>Miscellaneous</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1<u>Provisions of the Plan Control</u>. This Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the Plan, the terms and conditions of which are incorporated herein by reference. The Plan empowers the Committee to make interpretations, rules and regulations thereunder, and, in general, provides that determinations of such Committee with respect to the Plan shall be binding upon the Executive. A copy of the Plan will be delivered to the Executive upon reasonable request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2<u>References to Executive Compensation Agreement</u>. All references to the Executive Compensation Agreement herein shall refer to the Executive Compensation Agreement in effect on the date of grant of Restricted Stock Units. Notwithstanding that, at the time of a termination of Executive's employment, the Executive and Company may no longer be parties to such Executive Compensation Agreement or may have amended such Executive Compensation Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted as if such Executive Compensation Agreement were still in place (including any requirements to give notice, etc.).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3<u>No Rights as Shareholder</u>. Executive shall not have any right to exercise the rights or privileges of a shareholder with respect to any Restricted Stock Units or Shares distributable with respect to any Restricted Stock Units until such Shares are distributed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4<u>Dividend Equivalents</u>. On the Payment Date, in addition to the Shares deliverable under Section 2.5 above, the Company shall issue the Executive or Executive's beneficiary that number of Shares equal to the "Dividend Equivalent Amount." The Dividend Equivalent Amount shall be calculated as of the Payment Date, pursuant to this Section 3.4. In calculating the Dividend Equivalent Amount, the Company shall determine the number of Shares that would have been payable to the Executive if the total number of Restricted Stock Units vested under Section 2.2 had been outstanding as Shares from the Grant Date until the Payment Date and in lieu of any regular cash dividends, on the declared payment date of each regular cash dividend otherwise payable on such Shares ("Dividend Date"), the Company had issued Executive a number of additional Shares with a "Dividend Date Market Value" equal to: (i) the per-share dollar amount of the declared dividend multiplied by (ii) the number of Restricted Stock Units vested under Section 2.2 above plus the number of Shares deemed issued hereunder as dividend equivalents as of the declared record date for the dividend. For purposes of calculating the "Dividend Date Market Value" in the preceding sentence, the Company shall use the closing price of a share of the Company's Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the Dividend Date. Shares issued hereunder shall be issued in fractional shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5<u>Taxes</u>. The Company may require payment of or withhold any income or employment tax from any amount payable under this Agreement or from any other compensation payable to Executive as is required under law with respect to this Agreement, including, as necessary, the right to withhold from other wages payable to Executive to satisfy the Company's Federal Insurance Contributions Act ("FICA") tax withholding obligation in the taxable year that any portion of this Award is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture as such term is defined under the FICA regulations, and the Company may defer making delivery with respect to Shares until arrangements satisfactory to the Company have been made with regard to any such withholding obligation. In accordance with the Plan, the Company may withhold shares of Common Stock to satisfy such

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withholding obligations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6<u>Section 409A</u>. To the extent this Award is or becomes subject to Section 409A, this Agreement shall be interpreted and administered in compliance with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and any guidance promulgated thereunder, including the final regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.7<u>No Employment Rights</u>. The award of the Restricted Stock Units pursuant to this Agreement shall not give the Executive any right to remain employed by the Company or any affiliate thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.8<u>Notices</u>. Any notice to be given to the Company under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing to the Company in care of its Chief Legal Officer at Kohl's, Inc., N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051. Any notice to be given to the Executive may be addressed to him/her at the address as it appears on the payroll records of the Company or any subsidiary thereof. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when actually received by the party to whom it is addressed, as evidenced by a written receipt to that effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.9<u>Governing Law</u>. This Agreement and all questions arising hereunder or in connection herewith shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin without giving effect to its conflicts of law provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.10<u>Suspension or Termination of Award; Clawback</u>. Executive acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to Paragraph 23 of the Plan, including, but not limited to, the forfeiture of the Award in the event that Executive makes an unauthorized disclosure of any Company trade secret or confidential information or breaches any non-competition agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.11<u>Award Acceptance</u>. This Award shall not be effective unless the Executive electronically consents to this Agreement via an online platform, access to which will be provided by the Company, indicating the Executive's acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. By electronically consenting to this Agreement via the online platform, the Executive acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Plan.

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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# Kohl's Names Elliott Rodgers Chief Operating Officer

# MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., - (BUSINESS WIRE) - June 15, 2026 - Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Elliott Rodgers has been named Kohl's Chief Operating Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. In this role, Rodgers, who brings more than 20 years of strong cross-functional leadership experience, will be responsible for Kohl's enterprise operations, including its nearly 1,200 stores, Global Supply Chain and Distribution Centers, Procurement, and Loss Prevention. He will assume the role on September 9, 2026.

# "We are thrilled to welcome Elliott to our senior leadership team as we continue our transformational efforts to drive the business forward," said Bender. "With more than 20 years of leadership experience in retail and large-scale operational roles, he has helped brands navigate through change, embrace innovation, and drive results through operational execution. Importantly, as he fills the role which oversees the largest portion of our associate population, Elliott thrives at bringing people together to create an inspiring work environment and a winning-team mindset. I'm excited for Elliot to take on this important role during a time of exciting change and opportunity."

# "I'm honored to join Kohl's and be a part of the company's strategic path forward," said Rodgers. "I'm energized by Kohl's commitment to serving its customers now and for years to come, and I look forward to contributing to the work the teams already have underway – creating a compelling customer experience and paving a path for the future."

# Rodgers has more than 20 years of leadership experience across supply chain, technology, strategy, finance, and HR disciplines at retail, technology, and financial service companies. Most recently, Rodgers was Chief Operations Officer at Foot Locker, Inc., where he led technology, supply chain, procurement, customer care, operations strategy, and enterprise transformation. Before that, he was Chief People Officer at project44. From 2013 - 2021, Rodgers held progressive leadership roles at Ulta Beauty, including Chief Supply Chain Officer and Chief Information Officer. Earlier in his career, Rodgers spent six years at Target in distribution and omnichannel operations and three years as a Vice President at Citigroup.

# Rodgers was a Captain in the U.S Army, holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

# About Kohl's<br> Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a foundation that combines great brands, incredible value and convenience for our customers. Kohl's is uniquely positioned to deliver against its long-term strategy and its purpose to take care of families' realest moments. Kohl's serves millions of families in its more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, online at Kohls.com , and through the Kohl's App. With a large national footprint, Kohl's is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com . For more information about Kohl's impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com .
**Media Contact:** Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, <u>jen.johnson@kohls.com</u>

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