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.

Kohl’s, the last remaining anchor store at the now-defunct Spring Hill Mall in Carpentersville, will close in April, the company has announced.

Kohl's announced on Thursday that it is closing nearly 30 stores this year across the country as the department store looks to cut down on underperforming locations. Why It Matter

"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

Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.