Kohl’s stores closing update: CEO reveals what happens next after dozens of locations shuttered last year

Last year, the CEO of the department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced the closure of 27 locations in order to help shore up the company’s struggling finances.

But in November, a new CEO took the helm, prompting many to wonder whether he would implement additional store closures. Now that CEO has made his plans clear. Here’s what you need to know.

Kohl’s shut 27 stores in 2025

In January 2025, Kohl’s announced it was closing 27 underperforming locations in 15 states...