Kohl’s will open 40 new stores in 2011 and remodel 100 existing units

Menomonee Falls, Wis. -- Kohl’s Department Stores on Wednesday is celebrating the grand opening of nine new stores across seven states: Illinois, New York, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The chain plans to open a total of approximately 40 stores in 2011.

In addition, Kohl’s continues to invest in its existing store base, remodeling approximately 100 stores in 2011, an 18% increase from 2010.

“We are pleased to be in a position to create more than 1,200 jobs, as Kohl's continues to grow and build market share in a challenging economy," said Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and CEO. “Additionally, we are investing in our existing store base, to keep the customer experience fresh and exciting, by remodeling 100 stores this year alone."