Kohl’s Announces Enterprise-Wide Commitment to Cloud Computing
March 14 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
A multi-year investment will enhance the
company’s best-in-class omnichannel customer experience
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is making a multi-year investment to migrate
Kohl’s systems and applications to the cloud, modernizing the
company’s technology footprint to optimize delivery of a seamless,
best-in-class omnichannel customer experience. The technology
investment further supports the company’s efforts to replace legacy
systems, enhance operational efficiencies and reduce long-term
costs.
“Kohl’s is uniquely positioned at the forefront of retail’s
cloud computing capabilities to transform our operations and equip
our team to meet short- and long-term technology needs,” said
Ratnakar Lavu, Kohl’s executive vice president and chief technology
officer. “Cloud has become the foundation for this transformation
and brings our teams greater flexibility to scale resources, react
quickly and more cost effectively, and in turn, deliver a great
experience to our customers.”
Kohl’s cloud migration includes aspects of e-commerce, mobile
and business operations. Early success to date includes the
migration of Kohls.com to operating within the cloud, allowing for
a faster digital experience for Kohl’s customers. As Kohl’s
migrates systems and applications to the cloud, the company will
focus on IT operations, further driving efficiencies and business
value.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Information
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Kohl's intends forward-looking terminology such as
“believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,”
“plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking
statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties, which could cause Kohl's actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, those described in Item 1A in Kohl's Annual Report on
Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and
other factors as may periodically be described in Kohl's filings
with the SEC.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more
than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and
empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers amazing
national and proprietary brands, incredible savings and an easy
shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on
Kohl's mobile app. Throughout its history, Kohl's has given more
than $650 million to support communities nationwide. 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 or follow @KohlsNews on
Twitter.
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