Kohl’s to Close Multiple Stores: What You Need to Know
Kohl’s has announced plans to close 27 underperforming stores across 13 states as part of a strategy to improve profitability. The closures, expected to be completed by April, affect a small portion of Kohl’s 1,150 locations nationwide. Despite these closures, the company remains confident in the strength and performance of its remaining stores.
This move comes as outgoing CEO Tom Kingsbury prepares to step down, with Ashley Buchanan, currently CEO of Michaels, set to take over. Kingsbury will stay on as an advisor until May to ensure a smooth transition. Founded in 1962, Kohl’s is a major American department store chain offering clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty products, and home goods.
Kohl’s has faced challenges in recent years due to changing shopping habits and growing competition from e-commerce. The company also reported a nearly 40% drop in its stock over the past six months. In response, Kohl’s has been adapting by updating store layouts, expanding product offerings, and enhancing its online presence. Sustainability initiatives and corporate social responsibility programs are also part of its long-term strategy.
Stores scheduled to close include:
Alabama: Spanish Fort – 21000 Town Center Ave.
Arkansas: Little Rock West – 13909 Chenal Pkwy.
California: San Rafael – 5010 Northgate Dr., Mountain View – 350 Showers Dr.
Colorado: Arapahoe Crossing (Aurora) – 6584 S Parker Rd.
Georgia: Duluth – 2050 W Liddell Rd.
Illinois: Plainfield – 11860 S Route 59
Massachusetts: Stoughton – 501 Technology Center Dr.
Ohio: Forest Park (Cincinnati) – 100 Cincinnati Mills Dr.
Texas: North Dallas – 18224 Preston Rd.
Virginia: Herndon – 2100 Centreville Rd.
These closures reflect Kohl’s efforts to focus on its most profitable locations while navigating a challenging retail landscape.
Uncle left with third-degree burns after running into burning building to save 8-year-old girl
A Washington man is rightfully being hailed a hero after charging into a burning home to save his eight-year-old niece.
Reports detail how 20-year-old Derrick Byrd suffered second and third-degree burns on his face, back, and arms, having rushed into the building when he became aware his niece was trapped.
Speaking to KOMO-TV, he said: “Even though I got burnt, I really didn’t care, though. I’d rather get burnt than her. She’s young. She’s still got a lot of stuff going for her. She’s a good kid.”
The fire, at a home in Aberdeen, Washington is believed to have started while Byrd and six other family members were inside, including his sister, Kayla, and her three children.
Byrd caught his nephews, Junior and Royce, when they jumped from a window on the second floor. His eight-year-old niece Mercedes, however, was too afraid to jump after having watched Kayla fall from the roof.
Without thinking, Byrd dashed back into the house to rescue her. Within moments, he could feel the flames on him.
“I could feel it burning me,” he explained.
“I got her and took my shirt off and put it around her face so she wouldn’t breathe in any smoke and I just carried her out as fast as I could.”
True hero
What’s more, despite suffering injuries, Byrd said he would do it again if he had to.
“I’d run back in there and do it again even if I got burnt worse or died.”
Commenting on all those dubbing him a hero, he simply replied: “I can’t say a hero. I’d just say for my niece and nephews, I wasn’t going to let them die.”
What a genuine hero Derrick Byrd truly is. In moments like that, people’s true colours are shown, and Derrick can certainly be proud of his.
Share this story to pay tribute to a real life hero, and to wish him a speedy recovery.
