Kohl’s, the Menomonee Falls-based retailer, is planning to close 27 underperforming stores by April 2025. In a press release dated January 9, the company announced that associates have been informed of the closures and offered competitive severance packages or the opportunity to apply for other open roles.
Kohl’s CEO Tom Kingsbury stated that the decisions are necessary to support the health and future of the business, while continuing to build on its long-term growth strategy. The company has more than 1,150 locations globally and expressed gratitude to its associates for their hard work.
Additionally, Kohl’s plans to close its San Bernardino, California-based e-commerce fulfillment center in May 2025 when the lease expires. The company has been expanding its ability to fulfill customer orders directly from store locations.
Affected stores include:
– Alabama: Spanish Fort
– Arkansas: Little Rock West
– California: Balboa (San Diego), Encinitas, Fremont, Mountain View, Napa, Pleasanton, Point West (Sacramento), San Rafael, San Luis Obispo, and Westchester
– Colorado: Arapahoe Crossing (Aurora)
– Georgia: Duluth
– Idaho: Boise
– Illinois: Plainfield and Spring Hill (West Dundee)
– Massachusetts: Stoughton
– New Jersey: East Windsor
– Ohio: Blue Ash and Forest Park (Cincinnati)
– Oregon: Portland Gateway
– Pennsylvania: Pottstown
– Texas: North Dallas
– Utah: Riverton
– Virginia: Herndon and Williamsburg
Source: https://people.com/kohls-plans-close-27-underperforming-stores-by-april-where-they-are-located-8773110