Kohl’s was originally founded as a supermarket chain in 1946 by Maxwell Kohl. In 1962, the company became Kohl’s Food Stores, Inc. and began expanding its reach beyond Wisconsin. In 1972, the company was renamed Kohl’s Corporation and went public on the New York Stock Exchange. The company continued to grow throughout the 1970s and 1980s, eventually becoming one of the largest department store chains in the United States.
In 2000, the company acquired the Children’s Place, a children’s clothing retailer. In 2006, the company acquired Filene’s Basement, a discount retailer. Today, Kohl’s operates over 1,100 stores in 49 states.
Kohl’s has always been known for its great selection of merchandise and its competitive prices. Today, the company is also known for its strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
Kohl’s is a leader in environmental sustainability, having implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its impact on the environment. The company is also active in supporting a number of charitable causes.
What was Kohl’s before it was Kohl’s? A humble Wisconsin supermarket chain that has since become one of the largest department store chains in America.
