Locations feature Kohl’s quality national and exclusive brands,
exceptional value, shopper conveniences and commitment to the community
Kohl’s
Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announces the grand openings of nine
new stores today, creating approximately 950 jobs nationwide and
bringing the company’s store count to 1,155 stores across 49 states.
Locations opening today include Decatur, Ala., Danville, Ill., Ames,
Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Minot, N.D., Sherwood, Ore., Hermitage, Pa.,
Spring Township, Pa. and Denton, Texas.
This spring, Kohl's opens nine new stores across seven states, bringing the company's store count to 1,155 stores across 49 states. (Photo: Business Wire)
“As Kohl’s continues to grow, investing in our stores remains a
priority,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, president and chief
executive officer. “We are pleased to open nine new locations today and
have plans to remodel 30 locations this year. Our stores provide an
inspiring destination for customers and reinforce our commitment to
delivering an exciting shopping experience through quality brands,
exceptional value and convenience.”
Quality National and Exclusive Brands at Exceptional Values
Kohl’s stores and Kohls.com allow
customers to enjoy quality national and exclusive brands at incredible
savings. The company’s powerful brand portfolio includes Simply Vera
Vera Wang, Jennifer Lopez, LC Lauren Conrad, Marc Anthony, Rock &
Republic, Food Network, Bobby Flay, ELLE Contemporary Collection, ELLE
DECOR, Dana Buchman, Princess Vera Wang, Candie’s, FILA SPORT, Mudd,
Tony Hawk, daisy fuentes, Apt. 9, Chaps, Helix, Urban Pipeline, SO,
Jumping Beans, SONOMA life + style and Croft & Barrow. Kohl’s is also
home to national brands including Levi’s, Carter’s, Nike, Adidas, Bali,
Fisher-Price, Cuisinart, KitchenAid and more. This April, customers can
enjoy a new DesigNation collection from Derek Lam inspired by Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil. DesigNation is Kohl’s limited-edition collection
concept which features fashions from premier designers based on
international destinations.
Store Features
New Kohl’s locations opening today offer convenient store designs and
features including: updated checkout stations, newly designed shopping
carts and strollers, an expanded customer service area located at the
front of the store, Kohl’s Kiosks, electronic signs, Wi-Fi and upgraded
fitting rooms with lounges in Misses and Juniors. In addition, eight of
the new stores were built according to a prototype that received
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at
the Gold level from the U.S. Green Building Council and will pursue LEED
certification in the coming months. Features of Kohl’s LEED stores
include use of more than 20 percent recycled and 20 percent regionally
sourced (by cost) building materials, use of cool white ENERGY
STAR-rated roofs and water-efficient landscaping and plumbing fixtures,
among many other attributes.
Community Commitment
Kohl’s has a longstanding commitment to making local communities
happier, healthier, greener places to live and work. The company’s
philanthropic program, Kohl’s
Cares®, includes the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program, the
Kohl’s Associates in Action volunteer program, the Kohl’s Cares
Scholarship Program, the Kohl’s Cares fundraising gift card program,
partnerships with more than 160 hospitals nationwide and Kohl’s Cares:
Advancing Environmental Solutions. For more information about these
programs, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares
and www.KohlsGreenscene.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Information
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
including growth and remodel projections. Kohl's intends forward-looking
terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,”
“anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward
looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties, which could cause Kohl's actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those
described in Item 1A in Kohl’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, which is
expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may
periodically be described in Kohl's filings with the SEC.
About Kohl’s
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused,
value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced,
exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and
home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to
environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,155 stores in 49 states. In
support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more
than $231 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its
Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's
Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
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