{
  "url": "https://struct.news/briefs/kohls-cut-merchandise-costs-but-six-month-operating-income-still-fell",
  "title": "Kohl’s cut merchandise costs, but six-month operating income still fell",
  "summary": "Cost of merchandise sold fell $150 million over six months, yet operating income fell 6.5% as sales slipped 0.9%.",
  "published_at": "2026-09-03T20:37:46.185309+00:00",
  "publisher": "Struct",
  "usage": "Figures are as reported by the company. Quote with attribution to the source filing.",
  "company": {
    "name": "Kohl's Corporation",
    "ticker": "KSS",
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    "industry": "Department Stores"
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    "filed": "2026-09-03",
    "accession": "0001193125-26-381893",
    "url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000119312526381893/kss-20260801.htm"
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    "filed": "2025-09-04",
    "url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000095017025113028/kss-20250802.htm"
  },
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    {
      "type": "tariffs",
      "statement": "Tariff refunds helped increase cash in the latest six-month period, while vendor repayments and customer investments offset part of the benefit.",
      "importance": "medium",
      "evidence": "The increase was driven by tariff refunds, partially offset by repayments to vendors and investments to drive value for our customers.",
      "source_date": "2026-09-03"
    },
    {
      "type": "interest_rates",
      "statement": "Net interest expense declined because of debt-extinguishment gains and no outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility.",
      "importance": "medium",
      "evidence": "Net interest expense decreased in the first half of 2026 due to gains on extinguishment of debt recognized in net interest expense and no outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility.",
      "source_date": "2026-09-03"
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  "related_tickers": [
    "KSS"
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  "disclaimer": "Descriptive reporting of filed results. Not investment advice, and contains no forecast or recommendation."
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