Kohl's Opens Eight New Stores Creating Approximately 1,000 Jobs

Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announces the grand opening of eight new stores, bringing approximately 1,000 new jobs nationwide. The company now operates 1,134 stores in 49 states. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are pleased to be in a position to create approximately 1,000 jobs as Kohl's continues to focus on growing market share in a challenging economy,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We continue to bring customers innovative new stores where they can enjoy quality national and exclusive brands at exceptional values. This spring we launched the exclusive Rock & Republic collection available at all stores and Kohls.com. To keep the customer experience fresh and exciting, we are investing in our existing store base by adding innovative features and remodeling approximately 50 stores this year.”