Kohl’s Closes 24 More Stores on March 29: Full List and What This Signals
Kohl’s shutters 24 stores on March 29, closing underperforming locations as part of broader retail restructuring.
When Kohl’s rang the register for the last time at 24 of its stores on Saturday, March 29, 2025, it marked another major step in the retailer’s reshaping strategy. Quietly announced earlier in the year, this wave of closures is part of a larger effort to stem falling sales, refocus its footprint, and keep the chain viable in an unforgiving retail landscape.
The Final-Day Closures: Who’s Affected
Kohl’s shut its doors on 24 underperforming locations across 15 states, with hours trimmed back to 10 a.m.–6 p.m. leading up to the big day. Among the hardest hit was California, with ten stores closing in cities including San Diego (Balboa), Encinitas, Napa, Pleasanton, San Luis Obispo, San Rafael, Westchester, Fremont, Balboa, and Sacramento (Point West). Other states losing stores include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Some of the address highlights: Spanish Fort in Alabama; Little Rock West in Arkansas; Boise, Idaho; North Dallas in Texas; and Williamsburg, Virginia.
Internal Strains & Financial Reality
Kohl’s reported a 9.4% drop in sales in its fourth quarter of 2024, and the full year ended down about 7.2%, with expectations of a further 2% decline in 2025. To respond, the company isn’t just closing stores—it’s overhauling its executive leadership, axing about 10% of its corporate workforce, and pulling support like Amazon returns from some locations. The chain currently has roughly 1,150 stores nationwide; less than 3% are impacted by this round of closures.
Bigger Picture: Why This Matters
- These closings reflect a broader industry trend: more than 15,000 store closures are expected in 2025 across U.S. retail, more than double the count from 2024.
- Kohl’s is trying to reclaim profitability while navigating changing consumer behavior—online shopping’s rise, inflation pressures, and shifting fashion and home decor tastes.
- Even though stripped-down, the remaining store inventory is described by leadership as “incredibly healthy,” with many locations seeing steady performance.
What’s Next?
Employees from the closing stores have been offered severance or redeployment opportunities. Meanwhile, one of Kohl’s e-commerce fulfillment centers—in San Bernardino, California—is also set to close in May when its lease expires. Beyond that, Kohl’s will likely continue pruning poorly performing sites and investing more into its strongest locations and e-commerce operations. How it balances physical footprint with digital expansion could decide its long-term trajectory.
Change rarely comes easy—but Kohl’s seems to be banking on focused contraction, leaner operations, and sharper strategy as key to keeping its doors open elsewhere.
Conclusion: Kohl’s closures on March 29 were more than just store shutdowns—they were milestones in a transformation effort. With 24 stores closed and deeper shifts underway, the company has made its move to adapt. Whether these choices pay off—or backfire—depends on how quickly and decisively Kohl’s can align its stores, workforce, and investments with what shoppers truly want.
