Kiel Thedford
About Kiel Thedford
Kiel Thedford is the Design Strategy Manager at Kohl's, with over 15 years of experience in retail store design and a background in architecture from the University of Oklahoma.
Title
Kiel Thedford serves as the Design Strategy Manager at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He has been with the company since 2015, where he leads initiatives to enhance the store design and brand environment.
Company
Kohl's
Previous Role at Gap Inc.
Before joining Kohl's, Kiel Thedford worked at Gap Inc. as the Store Design Manager for Athleta. He served the company for 15 years, from 2000 to 2015, in San Francisco, California. His role focused on store design and brand development.
Education and Expertise
Kiel earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2006. He also completed his high school education at Waukomis High School in 2001. With over 15 years of experience in retail store design, he specializes in creating brand environments that connect people to goods and services through thoughtfully crafted spaces.
Retail Store Design Experience
Kiel Thedford has over 15 years of experience in retail store design, focusing on brand environment development. He is proficient in the entire lifecycle of store development, including due diligence and fleet management. His work emphasizes the use of storytelling and empathy to enhance customer engagement and brand loyalty.
Strategic Forecasting and Thought Leadership
Kiel utilizes strategic forecasting to inform brand experience and store design, making data-driven decisions. He actively contributes to discussions on the future of brick-and-mortar retail, providing thought leadership that influences the industry.