About Kohl's

Kohl’s Corporation operates department stores in the United States. The company’s Kohl's stores and website sell moderately-priced private and national brand apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products. The company’s Kohl's stores generally carry a consistent merchandise assortment with some differences attributable to local preferences, store size, and Sephora. The company’s website includes merchandise, which is available in its stores, as well as merchandise that is available only online. The company’s merchandise mix includes both national brands and private brands that are available only at Kohl's. The company’s private portfolio includes well-known established brands, such as Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, Sonoma Goods for Life, and Tek Gear, and exclusive brands that are developed and marketed through agreements with nationally-recognized brands, such as Food Network, LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. Distribution The company receives substantially all of its merchandise at its retail distribution centers and e-fulfillment centers. A small amount of the company’s merchandise is delivered directly to the stores by vendors or their distributors. The retail distribution centers, which are strategically located throughout the United States, ship merchandise to each store by contract carrier several times a week. Seasonality The company’s business, like that of other retailers, is subject to seasonal influences. Sales and income are typically higher during the back-to-school and holiday seasons. Trademarks and Service Marks KOHL'S is a registered trademark owned by one of the company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. This subsidiary has over 200 additional registered trademarks, most of which are used in connection with the company’s private brand products. The company considers the KOHL'S mark, all other trademarks, and the accompanying goodwill to be valuable to its business. History Kohl’s Corporation was founded in 1988.