Levi Strauss is set to finally part ways with Dockers — inking a deal to sell its brand once credited with propelling the popularity of “Casual Fridays” to Authentic Brands Group.

Levi Strauss & Co. says that its CEO will step down in January and hand over the reins of the jeans maker to his appointed successor.

Michelle Gass, CEO of department store chain Kohl’s, is stepping down from her role early next month and will become the president of denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. Levi’s said in a release that Gass will start on Jan. 2 and the board of directors has put in motion a succession plan for her to succeed Chip Bergh, president and CEO in the next 18 months.

Shares of Kohl’s are up more than 12% before the market open on Tuesday after the retailer announced that it is in exclusive takeover talks with the owner of Vitamin Shoppe.

Kohl’s raised its financial outlook for the year on Thursday, after a solid rebound in the first quarter from the devastating impact of the pandemic.

DETROIT – Kohls Department Stores will keep its doors open for more than 100 hours straight - beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 through 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24. "The holiday season is an eventful time for families, and Kohl's is making it easy for shoppers to wrap up their last- minute gift giving with 24-hour access to Kohl's stores right up to Christmas Eve," said Michelle Gass, Kohl's chief customer officer. With a shorter shopping season, Macy's customers will be able to enjoy 107 hours of round-the-clock shopping to ensure that everyone on the list receives the very best gift. A customer service initiative since 2006, Macy's 24-hour shopping is a holiday tradition that makes the season less hectic with stores remaining open all-night during the homestretch of the Christmas season. Sterling HeightsMacy's Fairlane Town Center, DearbornFairlane Town CenterFairlane Town Center has extended shopping hours through Christmas Eve, when all stores will close at 6 pm on Dec. 24.