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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., July 10, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008, increased 10.9 percent over the five-week period ended July 7, 2007. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 2.3 percent. July 7, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., July 7, 2008 — Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) today announced its 2008 back-to-school marketing campaign designed to appeal to a cross-generational group of shoppers. As part of Kohl’s (‘Inspired’) ‘Inspired by the Artists … worn by you’ campaign, strong-performing juniors’ and young men’s denim brands are connected with today’s most relevant musical artists, including: Lenny Kravitz and Levi’s; Avril Lavigne designing Abbey Dawn; Hayden Panettiere and Candie’s; Plain White T’s and Urban Pipeline; The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Tony Hawk; and Vanessa Carlton and SO. June 20, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., June 20, 2008 — Today Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced a $100,000 cash donation toward flood relief efforts in the Midwest. Kohl’s is providing this donation to the American Red Cross which is delivering much-needed emergency assistance throughout the region. The donation will support state disaster relief funds, with $25,000 allocated to Wisconsin and $15,000 contributions to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri. June 12, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., June 12, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) and American Brand Holdings today announced a licensing agreement naming Kohl’s as the exclusive U.S. retailer for Hang Ten on a wide variety of merchandise. Hang Ten, a California lifestyle collection for young shoppers, will include apparel and accessories and launch spring 2009 in nearly 240 Kohl’s stores and Kohls.com, ultimately expanding to all stores nationwide. Kohl’s also announced an agreement with Quiksilver to design the collection and its packaging. June 5, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., June 5, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that sales for the four-week period ended May 31, 2008, increased 1.2 percent over the four-week period ended June 2, 2007. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 7.2 percent. May 15, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 15, 2008 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today reported results for the quarter ended May 3, 2008. May 15, 2008 NEW YORK, May 15, 2008 — Food Network and Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) will debut the Bobby Flay casual lifestyle collection, available only at Kohl’s stores and Kohls.com May 15. This launch is an extension of the original collaboration between Food Network and Kohl’s, which introduced Food Network-branded kitchenware products in September 2007. May 12, 2008 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 12, 2008 — Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced today that it plans to convert more than 50 of its existing New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland locations to solar power, representing nearly 80 percent of its locations in these three states. Currently, Kohl’s operates 34 stores in New Jersey, 17 in Connecticut and 16 in Maryland. May 8, 2008 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. |
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