Kohl’s Opens 19 New Stores Creating Nearly 3,000 New Jobs

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