It’s a shame what’s happened to this once great brand. A large number of those stores are in California.
Kohl’s is closing a slew of stores across 15 states this weekend.
Back in January, Kohl’s issued a press release to announce its “real estate change for 2025,” revealing the company planned to close 27 “underperforming stores” this year. In addition, Kohl’s will be closing its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center in California in May.
That’s 2.4% of all their stores. 10 of the 27 being in Kalifornia, which didn’t have a Kohls until they’re opened 28 there in a single year, 2003. Perhaps Kohl’s overestimated, or doesn’t like the free-for-all shoplifting laws in Kali.
This is not unusual. Things change. Neighborhoods. Costs. Crime. The Internet Shopping Mall. See: Macy’s, Boston Store, Target, JC Penny, and don’t forget K-mart (which has be reincarnated as Walmart)