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Here, you'll find Kohl's most recent Company News and Financial News. Visit our Investor Relations' Calendar of Events for our monthly sales and quarterly earnings release dates. Top Stories: MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 8, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that sales for the four-week period ended May 3, 2008, increased 12.0 percent over the four-week period ended May 5, 2007. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.5 percent. May 6, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 6, 2008 — Through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids® philanthropic program, fans of DreamWorks Animation SKG™, Inc.’s (NYSE: DWA) “Kung Fu Panda” can share the exciting and heartwarming tale again and again. Now through June, Kohl’s will offer the “Kung Fu Panda” movie storybook and three corresponding plush characters for just $5 each to benefit children’s initiatives. May 1, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 1, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Peter Boneparth and Dale E. Jones as new board members, effective immediately. April 30, 2008 April 23, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., April 23, 2008 — Today Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced it gave more than $3.25 million in grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations in 2007 through the Kohl’s A-Team associate volunteer program. Over 39,100 Kohl’s associates nationwide contributed more than 136,200 volunteer hours during 2007, and A-Teams continue to give back in 2008 with hundreds of volunteers committed during National Volunteer Week. April 16, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., April 16, 2008 — Today Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art photo studio in Milwaukee, just miles from the company’s Menomonee Falls, Wis. headquarters. The 100,000-square-foot facility was constructed using the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria and is expected to earn a Gold rating from the organization. It will be the only LEED-certified photo studio in the country. April 10, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., April 10, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that sales for the five-week period ended April 5, 2008 decreased 7.9 percent over the five-week period ended April 7, 2007. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 15.5 percent. For the nine weeks ended April 5, 2008, total sales decreased 3.2 percent and comparable store sales decreased 11.1 percent. March 21, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., March 21, 2008 — Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) announced today that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K, including complete audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2008, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). March 18, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., March 18, 2008 — Today Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced a $1 million gift to the Milwaukee Art Museum, a nationally recognized arts provider, that will support a new youth art education initiative in the community. This is the largest corporate gift to the Museum for education and outreach and will be used to launch new art education programs and develop a new outreach campaign. March 6, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., March 6, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that sales for the four-week period ended March 1, 2008 increased 4.6 percent over the four-week period ended March 3, 2007. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 3.8 percent. March 5, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., March 5, 2008 — Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) and Avril Lavigne today announced the launch of Abbey Dawn, a new juniors' lifestyle brand. Kohl’s will be the exclusive U.S. retailer for the brand which will feature new fashion collections updated every 60 days. February 28, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., February 28, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today reported results for the quarter and year ended February 2, 2008. February 21, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., February 21, 2008 — Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) announced the launch of Jumping Beans™, a new private children’s playwear brand. The new cross category brand, the largest introduction in children’s, will include quality apparel and home products at a great price. Jumping Beans apparel is now available in all Kohl’s stores nationwide and Kohls.com. Home products will be added to the assortment in May 2008. February 20, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., February 20, 2008 — Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON) (the “Company”) announced today that Hayden Panettiere will star in the Company’s junior brand, Candie’s®, spring 2008 multimedia advertising and marketing campaign for Kohl’s Department Stores. Hayden is an award-winning actress, recording artist, activist and a star of NBC’s hit television series “Heroes.” Panettiere is following in the high-heeled slides of past Candie’s girls such as Grammy® award-winning artist Fergie, Hilary Duff and Destiny’s Child. February 7, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., February 7, 2008 — Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported sales for the fiscal periods ended February 2, 2008. As a reminder, the January 2007 fiscal month consisted of 5 weeks, while the current year period was 4 weeks. Total sales for the additional week in fiscal 2006 were approximately $200 million. The following comparable store sales results compare the period ended February 2, 2008 to the period ended January 27, 2007. January 17, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., January 17, 2008 — Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) and Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) today announced a licensing agreement naming Kohl’s as the exclusive U.S. retailer for the Dana Buchman brand on a wide variety of merchandise. The classic lifestyle brand will span several categories, including women’s apparel, intimate apparel, accessories and footwear and will be available in spring 2009 in more than 1,000 Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com. Ultimately, the brand may extend into home, beauty and fragrance categories. January 14, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., January 14, 2008 — Kohl’s customers can ring in the new year with books from America’s best loved master of rhyme, Dr. Seuss. Now through April, Kohl’s stores nationwide will offer collector’s edition books from Dr. Seuss along with corresponding plush for just $5 each through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® program. January 10, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., January 10, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that sales for the five-week period ending January 5, 2008, decreased 3.4 percent over the five-week period ending December 30, 2006. Comparable store sales decreased 11.4 percent on a reported basis. As a reminder, last year’s retail reporting calendar included 53 weeks. On a calendar-adjusted basis, comparing the five weeks ended January 5, 2008, to the five weeks ended January 6, 2007, comparable store sales decreased 0.7 percent. December 6, 2007 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., December 6, 2007 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that sales for the four-week period ending December 1, 2007 increased 20.0 percent over the four-week period ending November 25, 2006. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 10.2 percent. December 6, 2007 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., December 6, 2007 — For customers looking for the perfect Christmas gift, Kohl’s Cares for Kids® offers gifts that are not only fun to give but that contribute to children in the community at the same time. If children are on your list, gift giving is made easy and doesn’t have to be expensive – through Kohl’s Cares for Kids, inexpensive gifts can be purchased that contribute to the greater good while whittling down your shopping list.
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