Kohl’s Opens 19 New Stores Creating Nearly 3,000 New Jobs
April 01 2009 - 4:20PM
Business Wire
Kohl�s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) today announced the grand
opening of 11 new stores to complete the 19 new Kohl�s store
openings this spring, including Kohl�s debut in Alaska. The new
stores created nearly 3,000 new jobs for local residents nationwide
at a time when more than 2.6 million Americans have found
themselves out of work in the last four months.*
At Kohl�s stores nationwide and at Kohls.com, the retailer helps
shoppers stretch their budget with world-class exclusive and
national brands at a value they can appreciate. Just some of the
brands offered at Kohl�s include: Simply Vera Vera Wang, Dana
Buchman, ELLE�, Abbey Dawn designed by Avril Lavigne, American
Beauty, apt. 9�, Chaps, Jumping Beans�, Food Network�, Nike�,
Levi�s�, Carter's�, Cuisinart� and KitchenAid�.
Shoppers can purchase apparel, accessories and items for their
homes in one convenient location. All new Kohl�s locations offer
shoppers redesigned Juniors�, Intimates, Jewelry, Children�s and
Footwear departments as well as spacious fitting rooms with lounge
areas, updated restrooms and modernized checkouts for their comfort
and convenience. Every store offers Kohl�s charge cards featuring
incredible saving opportunities; additional saving opportunities
with no exclusions**; an industry leading return policy; Kohl's
Cash � which is like getting paid to shop; extra savings during
Power Hours; Friends and Family Shop Days and more.
All new Kohl�s stores have green attributes including recycled
and locally obtained building materials; high-efficiency heating
and cooling systems; occupancy sensor lighting for stockrooms,
break rooms and offices; water-conserving plumbing fixtures and a
recycling program for cardboard boxes, hangers and packaging.
As a family focused, value-oriented company, Kohl�s is committed
to supporting local communities where it does business through the
Kohl�s Cares for Kids� program. Kohl�s sells special Kohl�s Cares
for Kids� merchandise, like books and plush characters, year-round
with 100 percent of the net profits benefiting children�s health
and education initiatives. Since the program�s inception in 2000,
Kohl�s has raised more than $126 million. Kohl�s associates are
also encouraged to support local, youth-focused nonprofit
organizations through Kohl�s A-Team program. Through Kohl�s
A-Teams, associates form teams of five or more. The teams volunteer
at a local children�s charity, and Kohl�s supports their
participation with a $500 corporate grant given directly to the
charity.
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. Kohl�s operates 1,022 stores in 49 states. A company
committed to the communities it serves, Kohl�s has raised more than
$126 million for children�s initiatives nationwide through its
Kohl�s Cares for Kids� philanthropic program. For a list of store
locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping
online, visit www.kohls.com.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, March, 2009.
** Savings opportunities do not apply to Kohl�s Cares for Kids�
philanthropic program or gift cards
Editor�s Note
Each new store location represents 130 -150 new jobs per store.
New locations include:
MARCH OPENINGS
- Aurora, Colo.
- Palm Coast, Fla.
- Canton, Ga.
- Milton, Ga.
- Salina, Kan.
- Seabrook, N.H.
- Kyle, Texas
- Clinton, Utah
APRIL 1 OPENINGS
- Anchorage, Ala.
- Tolleson, Ariz.
- Alameda, Calif.
- Fort Wayne Beach, Fla.
- Palm Bay, Fla.
- Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
- Wake Forest, N.C.
- Ocean, N.J.
- Newton, N.J.
- Buffalo, N.Y.
- Riverton, Utah
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