Kohl’s Store Closures Hit California Hardest, With 10 Locations Shutting Down

Miami Standard (Sacramento, CA) – Kohl’s is set to shut down 27 locations nationwide this weekend, with California facing the highest impact, losing 10 stores.

The department store chain stated in a release, “Although Kohl’s remains confident in the vitality and robustness of its profitable store network, these particular locations were not meeting performance expectations.”

The final day of operation for the various stores is set for Saturday, as indicated on their websites.

Kohl’s, known for its wide range of products including apparel, footwear, jewellery, and beauty items, is set to shut down its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfilment Centre in California by May, adding to the list of closures beyond its physical retail locations. The retailer announced that it has decided to close the San Bernardino facility, which has been in operation since 2010, citing advancements in technology and efficiency at its more modern fulfilment centres. The organisation has further enhanced its capacity to meet customer orders at the retail locations.

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Kohl’s announced that all staff at the shuttered sites were notified and provided with a generous severance package or the option to seek other employment opportunities.

“In our pursuit of sustained growth, we must also make tough yet essential decisions to ensure the well-being and future of our organisation for both our clients and our employees,” stated CEO Tom Kingsbury.

Here are the locations that will be shutting down in California

5505 Balboa Ave., Balboa (San Diego).
134 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas.
43782 Christy St., Fremont.
350 Showers Drive, Mountain View.
1116 1st St., Napa.
4525 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton.
1896 Arden Way, Point West (Sacramento).
5010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael.
205 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.
8739 S Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester.

Kohl’s, which will maintain over 1,100 stores following the closures, announced net sales of $5.2 billion for its fourth quarter, concluding on February 1. There has been a decline of 9.4% compared to the corresponding period that concluded on February 1, 2024.