Director Andrew Rolfe to leave J.Jill (NYSE: JILL) board after 2026 meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

J.Jill, Inc. reported that board member Andrew Rolfe has notified the company he will not stand for reelection at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. He will continue to serve as a director until that meeting.

The company stated that Mr. Rolfe’s planned retirement from the board is not the result of any disagreement with J.Jill on its operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly and amicable board transition.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 17, 2026

J.JILL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-38026		45-1459825
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(617) 376-4300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class:		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value		JILL		New York Stock Exchange

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. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 17, 2026, Andrew Rolfe, a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he will not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Rolfe will continue to serve as a director until the 2026 Annual Meeting and his retirement from the Board is not the result of any disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: March 20, 2026				J.JILL, INC.
				By:		/s/ Kathleen B. Stevens
				Name:		Kathleen B. Stevens
				Title:		Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and ESG

FAQ

What board change did J.Jill (JILL) announce on March 17, 2026?

J.Jill announced that director Andrew Rolfe has notified the company he will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. He will remain on the board until that meeting, ensuring continuity during the transition period.

Is Andrew Rolfe leaving J.Jill’s (JILL) board due to any disagreement?

The company stated that Andrew Rolfe’s retirement from the J.Jill board is not the result of any disagreement with the company or any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices, suggesting an amicable and orderly board succession.

How long will Andrew Rolfe continue to serve on J.Jill’s (JILL) board?

Andrew Rolfe will continue to serve as a director of J.Jill until the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. After that meeting, he will retire from the board, as he has chosen not to stand for reelection at that time.

What does J.Jill (JILL) say about the nature of Andrew Rolfe’s board retirement?

J.Jill explains that Andrew Rolfe’s decision to retire from the board at the 2026 annual meeting is not due to any disagreement with the company. The language emphasizes normal board turnover rather than a conflict-driven departure.

Does J.Jill (JILL) mention any operational issues tied to the director change?

J.Jill specifically notes that Andrew Rolfe’s decision to not stand for reelection is not related to any matter concerning the company’s operations, policies, or practices. The disclosure frames the change as routine governance rather than an operational concern.

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