Department Stores

Kohl’s Opens Nine New Stores

Eight will seek LEED certification

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13 years ago

March 6, 2013

Robin Donovan

Kohl’s Department Stores (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) is opening nine new stores today, including locations in Decatur, Ala., Danville, Ill., Ames, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Minot, N.D., Sherwood, Ore., Hermitage, Pa., Spring Township, Pa. and Denton, Texas.

“As Kohl’s continues to grow, investing in our stores remains a priority,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairperson, president and ceo. “We are pleased to open nine new locations today and have plans to remodel 30 locations this year.”

New Kohl’s locations opening today feature updated checkout stations, expanded customer service areas, electronic signs, Wi-Fi and upgraded fitting rooms with lounges in Misses and Juniors departments. In addition, eight of the new stores will pursue LEED certification in the coming months and feature more than 20 percent recycled and 20 percent regionally sourced (by cost) building materials, Energy Star-rated roofs and water-efficient landscaping and plumbing.

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