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KOHLS Corp (KSS): restructuring charge — Kohl's to close 27 stores, San Bernardino EFC; expects $60-80M pre-tax charges in Q4 2024
KOHLS Corp
- Closure of 27 underperforming stores by April 2025 and San Bernardino EFC when lease expires in May 2025.
- Estimated cumulative pre-tax charges of $60M–$80M, including $30M non-cash asset charges and $30M–$50M cash for severance and exit costs.
- Charges expected to be substantially incurred in Q4 2024; company reaffirms FY2024 outlook excluding these charges.
- Closed stores represent ~2.3% of Kohl's more than 1,150 locations; impacted associates offered severance or open roles.