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The Retail Apocalypse

It seems the retail apocalypse is rolling into 2025, and Kohl’s is the latest big name making cuts.


Here is everything you need to know.

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Kohl's Is Downsizing

Kohl's is set to close 27 underperforming stores across 15 states by April 2025, the chain announced in a recent press release. The closures represent about 3% of the Wisconsin-based chain’s total store count, which exceeds 1,150 locations nationwide. 


The chain wil alsol shut down its San Bernardino, California, e-commerce fulfillment center in May 2025 when the lease expires.

Kohl's in Parma, Ohio by Nicholas Eckhart (CC BY-NC-SA)

Which Locations Will Be Affected?

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

Kohl's by Mike Kalasnik (CC BY-SA)

Why Are These Locations Closing?

Kohl’s stated that the closures reflect a focus on profitability and efficiency. The San Bernardino facility, which has operated since 2010, is being retired in favor of newer technology.


"We always take these decisions very seriously," said Tom Kingsbury, Kohl’s CEO "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."

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Employees

According to the statement, Kohl's has informed employees affected by these closures in a timely manner and offered severance packages or opportunities to apply for other roles within the company.