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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Erin Keller

Kohl’s mulls new store openings in 2026 after turning around its financial outlook

CEO Michael Bender said Kohl’s is not planning major store openings or closures, focusing instead on improving productivity at its existing locations - (Getty Images)

Like its former slogan, Kohl’s continues to “expect great things” despite recent financial challenges.

In early 2025, the popular department store chain closed 27 underperforming stores across 15 states, but now, business is looking up, CEO Michael Bender said on a call with analysts and investors last week.

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