[8-K] J.Jill, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

J.Jill announced the departure of Shelley Liebsch, Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective July 1, 2025. The executive change was disclosed in an 8-K filing dated June 24, 2025.

Key details of the departure include:

• Ms. Liebsch will receive severance benefits in accordance with her existing Offer Letter terms
• The filing was signed by Kathleen B. Stevens, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and ESG

This executive departure represents a significant change in J.Jill's senior leadership team, particularly in the crucial merchandising function. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol JILL.

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• Chief Merchandising Officer Shelley Liebsch is departing from the company effective July 1, 2025, indicating potential disruption in merchandising strategy and leadership

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

Departure of a key merchandising executive may impact leadership continuity and merchandising strategy.

The filing discloses that J.Jill, Inc.'s Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Shelley Liebsch, will depart effective July 1, 2025. The company will provide severance as outlined in her Offer Letter. A departure at this level, particularly in merchandising, can affect strategic direction, product development, and operational execution. Merchandising is core to retail performance, and a change in this role may signal shifts in leadership priorities or internal challenges. The filing does not specify a successor or interim plan, which could raise questions about continuity and transition risk. While the severance is per existing agreements, the lack of additional detail may leave stakeholders seeking clarity on succession and future strategy. Such leadership changes are material for governance and may influence operational momentum in the near term.

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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): June 24, 2025

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 June 24, 2025, J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Shelley Liebsch, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, will be departing from the Company, effective July 1, 2025. Ms. Liebsch will receive severance benefits pursuant to the terms of her Offer Letter with the Company.

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: June 24, 2025				J.JILL, INC.
				By:		/s/ Kathleen B. Stevens
				Name:		Kathleen B. Stevens
				Title:		Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and ESG