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Chris Candee: Transformational Merchandising and Retail Leader with Over Three Decades of Impact

After more than three decades in the retail industry, I’m proud to reflect on a career marked by growth, innovation, and collaboration. From my early days as a buyer to serving as EVP and GMM at Kohl’s, I had the opportunity to help scale the business from a regional chain to a national leader with over 1,100 stores and \$20 billion in sales. I’ve led incredible teams across merchandising, planning, and allocation, always focused on building strong partnerships, developing talent, and driving results. While I’ve since stepped into retirement, I remain deeply grateful for the journey and the people who made it meaningful.