BUCKLE INC 8-K

What Happened

• Buckle Inc. filed an 8-K (dated Jan 27, 2026) reporting that two senior executives — Kari G. Smith (Executive Vice President of Stores) and Michelle M. Hoffman (Senior Vice President of Sales) — will retire effective February 13, 2026. The company also announced that Ms. Smith’s service as a director on the Board will end on that same date. The announcement was made via a press release dated January 23, 2026.

Key Details

• Effective date of retirements: February 13, 2026.
• Kari G. Smith: employed since 1978; served as VP of Sales (May 2001), EVP of Stores (Feb 2014); Board member since Feb 2018.
• Michelle M. Hoffman: employed since 1979; served as VP of Sales (Mar 2014), SVP of Sales (Feb 2022).
• The filing states Ms. Smith’s board departure is not due to any disagreement with the company regarding operations, policies, or practices. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters

• These are senior, long-tenured leaders in Buckle’s store and sales organization, so their departures mark a notable leadership transition for the company. The filing does not disclose successors or any compensatory/transition arrangements, nor does it report any immediate financial impact. Investors should note the orderly nature of the exits (no disagreement reported) and monitor future company disclosures for succession plans or any potential impact on store operations and sales strategy.