Kohl's Corporation expects EPS to dip for fiscal 2013-14

Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “As we enter the Holiday season, we believe we are well-positioned from a merchandise content and inventory perspective to gain market share. We have increased our marketing spending and improved its impact and reach in order to drive higher traffic to our stores and on-line. Our customer will find the perfect gift for everyone on her shopping list at Kohl's and will be excited by the value she receives in both our only-at-Kohl's and national brands."

Store Update

Kohl’s ended the quarter with 1,158 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,146 stores at the same time last year. The Company opened three new stores during the third quarter and nine new stores during the first quarter of 2013. Additionally, the Company remodeled 30 stores in 2013.

Earnings Guidance

The Company provided initial guidance for the fiscal quarter ending February 1, 2014 of $1.59 to $1.74 per diluted share. The guidance is based on total sales declines of 2 to 4 percent and comparable store sales declines of 0 to 2 percent. The Company also updated its annual earnings per share guidance from $4.15 - $4.35 to $4.08 to $4.23. The Company also announced that it will provide only annual guidance beginning in Fiscal 2014.

About Kohl's

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,158 stores in 49 states.

In support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $231 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.

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