Kohl's Corporation posted a 14.9% sales increased for the month of February to $818.6 million from $712.7 million for the same period last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.4%.
Sales Summary ($ in millions) Fiscal Period Ended % Inc. This Year ----------------------------- ----------- ----------- February 25, February 26, All Comp 2006 2005 Stores Stores -------------- -------------- ----------- ----------- February $818.6 $712.7 14.9% 3.4%
On February 25, 2006, the Company operated 732 stores in 41 states, compared with 637 stores in 40 states at the same time last year.
The Company celebrates the grand opening of nine new stores today. In April, the Company plans to open eight additional stores, including its entry into the Portland, OR market with four stores.