Kohl's announced its plans to close 27 ‘underperforming stores’ by April — here’s where they are located. 'We always take these decisions very seriously,' CEO Tom Kingsbury said in a press release dated Jan.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kohl’s said Friday it was closing 27 underperforming locations in 15 states by April — a fraction of its 1,150 store base — as the struggling department store chain aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales.

"While Kohl's continues to believe in the health and strength of its profitable store base, these specific locations were underperforming stores," the company said. Start the day