Kohl's Corporation : Reports February Comparable Store Sales
03/01/2012| 08:35am US/Eastern
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Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that for the four-week
month ended February 25, 2012 total sales increased 1.1 percent and
comparable store sales decreased 0.8 percent compared to the four-week
month ended February 26, 2011.
Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer,
commented, "February's sales results were as expected. From a regional
perspective, the cold weather regions - Midwest and Northeast -
outperformed the company average for the month. Accessories, Men's and
Children's all reported positive comparable store sales. We are very
pleased with the initial sales of the Rock & Republic brand which
launched this month."
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% Change
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Total Sales
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Total Sales
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Comparable Sales
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2012
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2011
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2012
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2011
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2012
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2011
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February
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1,173
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1,161
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7.1
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The Company operates 1,127 stores in 49 states, compared to 1,089 stores
at the same time last year.
Comments regarding the Company's sales results will be provided in a
pre-recorded telephone message, which will be available from 8:30 AM ET
on Thursday, March 1 until 8:30 PM ET on Friday, March 2, 2012. The
toll-free, dial-in number for the replay is (888) 360-2596. (No pass
code is required.)
About Kohl's
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused,
value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced,
exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and
home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to
environmental leadership, Kohl's operates 1,127 stores in 49 states. In
support of the communities it serves, Kohl's has raised more
than $208 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its
Kohl's Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's
Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
For a list of store locations and information, or for the added
convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com, or
join the discussion on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kohls) or
Twitter (http://twitter.com/Kohls_Official).
Kohl?s Corporation
Investor Relations:
Wes McDonald,
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262)
703-1893
or
Media:
Vicki Shamion, Senior Vice
President ? Public Relations, (262) 703-1464
© Business Wire 2012
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