0001181431-12-043091.txt : 20120802 0001181431-12-043091.hdr.sgml : 20120802 20120802083554 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-12-043091 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120802 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20120802 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120802 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KOHLS Corp CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000885639 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 391630919 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WI FISCAL YEAR END: 0202 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11084 FILM NUMBER: 121001842 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: N56 W17000 RIDGEWOOD DR CITY: MENOMONEE FALLS STATE: WI ZIP: 53051 BUSINESS PHONE: 4147835800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: N54 W13600 WOODALE DR CITY: MENOMONEE FALLS STATE: WI ZIP: 53051 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KOHLS CORPORATION DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 8-K 1 rrd352202.htm JULY 2012 SALES RELEASE Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  08/02/2012
 
Kohl's Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  1-11084
 
Wisconsin
  
39-1630919
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
53051
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
262-703-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[  ]   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[  ]   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[  ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[  ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 

 
Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On August 2, 2012, Kohl's Corporation issued a press release reporting its sales for the fiscal periods ended July 28, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Exhibit
No.       Description
99.1       Press Release dated August 2, 2012
 

 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
           
Kohl's Corporation
 
 
Date: August 02, 2012
     
By:
 
/s/    Richard D. Schepp
               
Richard D. Schepp
               
Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press release dated August 2, 2012
EX-99 2 rrd352202_38218.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 2, 2012 National & Retail Trades and First Call

KOHL'S CORPORATION REPORTS JULY COMPARABLE STORE SALES

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI, -- (Business Wire) - August 2, 2012 -- Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that for the four-week month ended July 28, 2012 total sales increased 3.4 percent and comparable store sales increased 1.7 percent over the four-week month ended July 30, 2011. For the quarter, total sales decreased 1.0 percent and comparable store sales decreased 2.7 percent from the second quarter of 2011.

Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer, commented, "We are pleased with the improvement in July's comparable store sales. We have made significant progress in improving inventory levels as we enter the Back-to-School season and believe we have the appropriate mix of both basics and fashion. From a line of business perspective, Footwear, Home and Men's all reported mid-single-digit comp increases. The Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast were the strongest regions in July."
   

% Change .

 

Total Sales .

Total Sales .

Comparable Sales

($ in millions)

2012 .

2011 .

2012 .

2011 .

2012 .

2011 .

July

$ 1,161

$ 1,122

3.4%

(2.9%)

1.7%

(4.6%)

Quarter

$ 4,205

$ 4,248

(1.0%)

3.6%

(2.7%)

1.9%

Year to Date

$ 8,447

$ 8,410

0.4%

3.4%

(1.3%)

1.6%

The Company operates 1,134 stores in 49 states, compared to 1,097 stores at the same time last year.

Comments regarding the Company's sales results will be provided in a pre-recorded telephone message, which will be available from 8:30 am ET on Thursday, August 2, 2012 until 8:30 pm ET on Friday, August 3, 2012. The toll-free, dial-in number for the replay is (888) 360-2596. (No pass code is required.)

Second Quarter 2012 Earnings

The Company will report second quarter 2012 earnings at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 9, 2012. The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 am ET on August 9, which can be accessed by dialing (706) 902-0486 and referencing Conference ID 14680638, or via the Company's web site at http://www.kohlscorporation.com/InvestorRelations/event-calendar.htm. Replays of the call and web cast will be available.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Kohl's intends forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "anticipates," "plans," or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause Kohl's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those described in Item 1A in Kohl's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in Kohl's filings with the SEC.

About Kohl's

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) 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 1,134 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl's has raised more than $208 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. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com, or join the discussion on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/kohls or Twitter http://twitter.com/Kohls.

Investor Relations:

Wes McDonald, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893

Media:

Vicki Shamion, Senior Vice President - Public Relations, (262) 703-1464