Kohl's Amplifies the Act of Giving Joy on Giving Tuesday (and Every Day)

Kohl's donates 150,000 books and toys and 50,000 volunteer hours

Kohl's KSS will amplify the company's year-round giving initiatives during the holiday season by kicking off Giving Tuesday with a very special delivery of Kohl's Cares books and toys to deserving children. Beginning today, more than 70,000 books and toys will be delivered by Kohl's associates to children at charitable organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House, American Cancer Society and children's hospitals in Milwaukee, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City and more. In addition, live on air today Kohl's announced a donation of nearly $400,000 in books and toys (approximately 80,000 items) to the Today Toy Drive, spreading joy to those who need it most, driving Kohl's total donations to the organization to nearly $26 million since the partnership began more than a decade ago.

"Giving back to local communities is a big part of our culture at Kohl's and the holiday season gives our teams yet another heartwarming opportunity to experience the joy of giving to those in the communities where we live and work," said Jen Johnson, Kohl's vice president of corporate communications. "Today, Giving Tuesday, and throughout the holiday, we are delivering thousands of Kohl's Cares books and toys to put smiles on the faces of so many deserving children all over the country. In addition, our associates will put their commitment to service on display, providing nearly 50,000 volunteer hours in November and December alone."

Associates Giving Back

Throughout the year and during the holiday season, Kohl's associates donate hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours to help various nonprofit organizations in need of manpower and project support. This November and December, the busiest time of the year for associates, associates plan to volunteer nearly 50,000 hours in hundreds of communities nationwide. With every qualifying event, volunteer hours are rewarded with $500 grants from Kohl's to the benefiting organizations. In addition, Kohl's associates in corporate and credit locations, including Milwaukee, New York, Dallas, San Antonio and Milpitas, will be making spirits bright at select local charitable organizations with nearly $250,000 in monetary donations, in addition to in-kind donations, including toys, warm weather gear and food items.

Giving Back in Our Stores

Located in the front of our stores, Kohl's features various family-favorite collections of books and toys throughout the year as part of the Kohl's Cares merchandise program. Available at an incredible value at just $5 each, 100 percent of Kohl's net profit benefits charitable initiatives nationwide. In stores now and on Kohls.com, Kohl's customers will find Star Wars fan favorites Darth Vader, Yoda, Chewbacca, Stormtroopers and BB-8 plush toys and books, available while supplies last.

Nationwide Hospital Partnerships

To reinforce the company's commitment to children and families, Kohl's has provided financial support to hospitals across the country for more than 16 years. The donations, which come from the sale of Kohl's Cares merchandise, fund hospital outreach programs focused on children's health initiatives and address the specific issues in each hospital's community. To help customers find benefitting hospital partners in their area, today, Kohl's is launching an interactive map showcasing hospital program details by state. To date, Kohl's has donated more than $250 million to support hospitals nationwide.

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. 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

Kohl's KSS is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl's offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on Kohl's mobile app. Throughout its history, Kohl's has given nearly $600 million to support communities nationwide. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl's impact in the community and how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.

NOTE: Kohl's welcomes media to its stores during the holiday season. To contact your local store about shooting b-roll or photos or to request a local interview during the holiday season, please visit Kohl's Store Locator and connect with the Store Manager.

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