SEATTLE — Dollar General's chief financial officer, Kelly Dilts, will step down next month after a little over two years in the role. She is leaving to become CFO at Nordstrom Inc., the company announced on Thursday.
In her new role, Dilts will oversee all core financial functions at Nordstrom, including real estate, store development, and strategic sourcing. The appointment comes as Nordstrom continues to refine its operations and sharpen its focus on long-term profitability amid a competitive retail landscape.
“After a thorough search, we’re excited to welcome Kelly to the Nordstrom team,” said Erik Nordstrom, co-CEO of Nordstrom. “She brings three decades of financial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving strong results at large-scale omnichannel retailers. We’re confident she’ll help us strengthen our business, execute on our priorities, and continue delivering for our customers.”
Dilts has built a deep resume in finance and retail, holding leadership roles across both value and specialty retail formats. Before joining Dollar General, she was executive vice president and CFO at Francesca’s Holding Corporation from 2016 to 2019. She also served as senior vice president of finance and investor relations at Tailored Brands, the parent company of The Men’s Wearhouse, and held earlier roles in financial planning and analysis, strategy, and operations.
"I'm honored to join Nordstrom at such a pivotal moment in the company's evolution," Dilts said in a statement. "Nordstrom is a company with a strong legacy, a clear sense of purpose, and a deep commitment to its customers, employees, and brand partners. I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to build on that foundation—focusing on financial discipline, operational excellence, and sustainable long-term growth."
Dilts will succeed interim CFO Cathy Smith, who took on the role after Michael Maher stepped down earlier this year. Smith is expected to remain with the company through the transition period.
The appointment of Dilts reflects Nordstrom’s broader efforts to align financial strategy with operational goals, particularly as the company navigates a highly promotional retail environment and evolving customer expectations. Nordstrom operates more than 350 stores in the United States and Canada, including Nordstrom full-line stores, Nordstrom Rack, Nordstrom Local service hubs, and a robust online business.
