Kohl’s to Open New Distribution Center to Support E-Commerce Growth
March 29 2011 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE:KSS) has closed on the purchase
of a building for a new e-commerce distribution center located at
1701 Trimble Road in Edgewood, Md. Expected to open in July 2011,
the 602,000-square-foot building will fulfill Kohls.com purchases,
and Kohl’s will expand the facility to 1 million-square-feet by
2012. As part of the company’s continued growth which also includes
40 new stores and 100 remodels in 2011, the site was selected for
its business-friendly community, strong economy, availability of a
robust workforce and proximity to Kohls.com eastern customer
base.
“We are committed to delivering on our promise to ‘expect great
things’. This new facility will ensure that Kohl’s is able to
accommodate the tremendous growth of our Kohls.com business,” said
Ken Bonning, Kohl’s executive vice president of store planning and
logistics. “We currently operate 20 stores in Maryland, and are
pleased to expand our presence with this new facility and create
approximately 1,200 jobs for the community over the next three
years.”
“We are very happy to welcome Kohl’s and its new distribution
center to our area,” said David Craig, County Executive for Harford
County Government. “Harford County is working diligently to bring
more quality jobs to the area and we know that Kohl’s will benefit
from the talented workforce in our community.”
The new facility will serve as a fulfillment site of Kohls.com
purchases. Kohl’s has experienced more than 50 percent e-commerce
revenue increase in 2010, and expects to achieve $1 billion in
e-commerce sales in 2011. Upon the opening of the new Edgewood, Md.
facility, Kohl’s will operate a total of 12 distribution centers
across the country. This is the company’s third distribution center
dedicated to serving Kohls.com customers; other centers are located
in San Bernardino, Calif. and Monroe, Ohio.
External hiring will begin in March, offering hourly and
management positions. Kohl’s expects to hire more than 200 full and
part time associates when the facility opens in July. Once
operating at full capacity, Kohl’s expects to employ approximately
1,200 associates at this location. Applicants interested in career
opportunities are encouraged to visit kohlscareers.com for more information and a list
of available positions.
The Real Value of Kohl’s –
Commitment to Customers
At Kohl’s, it’s not just what customers save, it’s about what
they get. Every day Kohl’s provides customers with an unconditional
shopping experience through Kohl’s quality world-class national and
exclusive brands, unique savings tools, unbeatable policies,
customer conveniences, Kohl's Cares cause merchandise program and a
commitment to environmental responsibility.
Kohl’s commitment to customers has been recognized by the
National Retail Federation* for the past six years on its list of
retailers that offer the best customer service. In addition, Kohl’s
has ranked among the top retailers in the University of
Michigan’s** customer satisfaction survey for nine consecutive
years, including ranking number one among mid-tier department
stores in 2010.
Kohl’s Cares® – Community and
Environmental Commitment
Kohl’s cares and strives to be an active member in the cities
and towns where Kohl’s does business. Through charitable giving and
volunteer programs for kids’ health and education and environmental
initiatives, Kohl’s is making its communities happier, healthier,
greener places to live and work. Kohl’s supports local communities
through Kohl’s Cares® philanthropic programs which include:
- Kohl’s Cares
Cause Merchandise Program – Throughout the year, Kohl’s
sells kid-friendly cause merchandise, with 100 percent of the net
profit donated to support children’s health and education
initiatives. Since 2000, more than $180 million has been raised
nationwide through our Kohl's Cares® cause merchandise
program.
- Kohl’s Cares
Associates in Action Program – Kohl’s Associates make a
difference by volunteering in their communities and partnering with
qualified nonprofits. More than 385,000 associates have donated
more than 1.2 million hours of their time since 2001 and Kohl’s has
donated more than $35 million to nonprofits throughout the
nation.
- Kohl’s Cares
Scholarship Program – Kohl’s also recognizes and rewards
youth volunteers. Since 2001 Kohl’s has awarded more than $2.6
million in scholarships and prizes to more than 13,000 youth
volunteers through the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, and will
recognize more than 2,100 kids this year with more than $415,000 in
scholarships and prizes.
- Kohl’s Cares
Fundraising Gift Card Program – Kohl’s has also raised more
than $32 million for youth organizations through fundraising gift
cards.
- Kohl’s Cares
Advancing Environmental Solutions – Kohl’s is committed to
being a leading environmentally responsible retailer and to
protecting and conserving the environment. Kohl’s has 92 stores
nationwide built according to a prototype that received Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) initial certification at
the Silver level from the United States Green Building Council.
Eight of the nine new stores that Kohl’s opened this spring were
built according to that prototype.
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 guidance on the Company's targeted sales and earnings.
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, 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 Department
Stores
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 1,097 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities
it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $180 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. For a list of store
locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping
online, visit www.Kohls.com.
* The NRF Foundation (NRFF) is the research and education arm of
the National Retail Federation. A non-profit foundation created in
1981, the Foundation conducts industry research, develops education
and workforce development programs, professional certification
programs and promotes retailing as a career destination.
**The National Quality Research Center (NQRC) at the University
of Michigan Business School is a research and teaching center
focusing on the measurement of customer satisfaction and the study
of its relationships to quality, customer retention, profitability
and productivity for private and public sector organizations, for
specific industries and for national economies.
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