The final day for 27 'underperforming' Kohl's department stores has been confirmed as Saturday March 29 with a full list of effected branches released.

The closures of the popular chain comes as the US is being struck by a wave of shops shutting across a worrying number of well-known retailers.

The 27 Kohl's locations, across 15 states, are going to finally shutter over the weekend. Tom Kingsbury, the former CEO of Kohl's, highlighted the gravity of such decisions in a January statement: "We always take these decisions very seriously," he said.

"As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy, it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of our business for our customers and our teams."
Kohl's is closing 27 'underperforming' stores (
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Although Kohls operates a vast network of over 1,150 stores, excluding Hawaii, the company affirmed its confidence in most of its stores' performance, noting that "these specific locations were underperforming stores."

The company assures that affected staff will receive severance offers or the chance to work at another location.

This move coincides with a dip in Kohls fiscal numbers for 2024, showing net sales falling by 7.2% to $15.4 billion and comparable sales declining by 6.5%. New CEO Ashley Buchanan spoke about adjustments for the future: "We have identified key areas of focus and are taking action in 2025 to reposition Kohl's for future success," he said.

Buchanan concluded with optimism, asserting, "Our customers expect great product, great value, and a great experience from Kohl's. I am confident that the areas we identified will deliver on what customers want and expect from Kohl's."

Kohl's is just one of many traditional retailers battling to keep their heads above water. Macy's revealed late last year that it would be shutting down 66 stores by year-end and all 150 of its outlets by 2026.

Fashion giant Forever 21 is also closing all of its stores following its second bankruptcy filing in six years, while fabric and crafts retailer Joann announced it was closing shop after 80 years, shuttering 800 stores across 49 states.

Full list of Kohl's stores closing in 2025

Alabama

  • Spanish Fort – 21000 Town Center Ave.

Arkansas

  • Little Rock West – 13909 Chenal Pkwy.

California

  • Balboa (San Diego) – 5505 Balboa Ave.
  • Encinitas – 134 N El Camino Real
  • Fremont – 43782 Christy St.
  • Mountain View – 350 Showers Dr.
  • Napa – 1116 1st St.
  • Pleasanton – 4525 Rosewood Dr.
  • Point West (Sacramento) – 1896 Arden Way
  • San Rafael – 5010 Northgate Dr.
  • San Luis Obispo – 205 Madonna Rd.
  • Westchester – 8739 S Sepulveda Blvd.

Colorado

  • Arapahoe Crossing (Aurora) – 6584 S Parker Rd.

Georgia

  • Duluth – 2050 W Liddell Rd.

Idaho

  • Boise – 400 N Milwaukee St.

Illinois

  • Plainfield – 11860 S Route 59
  • Spring Hill (West Dundee) – 3000 Spring Hill Ring Rd.

Massachusetts

  • Stoughton – 501 Technology Center Dr.

New Jersey

  • East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd.

Ohio

  • Blue Ash – 4150 Hunt Rd.
  • Forest Park (Cincinnati) – 100 Cincinnati Mills Dr.

Oregon

  • Portland Gateway – 10010 NE Halsey St.

Pennsylvania

  • Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd.

Texas

  • North Dallas – 18224 Preston Rd.

Utah

  • Riverton – 13319 S 3600 W Ste 13LOT

Virginia

  • Herndon – 2100 Centreville Rd.
  • Williamsburg – 100 Gristmill Plz

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