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Kohl's had an even worse quarter than Wall Street expected with net sales plummeting nearly 10% in the aftermath of layoffs and store closures

Kohl's Corp. reported a significant downturn in its fiscal third-quarter earnings, with net sales dropping by 5.5% to $3.84 billion, falling short of Wall Street's expectations. The company experienced a 6.6% decline in comparable sales, reflecting reduced consumer spending on discretionary items like clothing and home goods. This performance led to a net loss of $2.1 million, or 2 cents per share, contrasting sharply with the $97 million profit, or 82 cents per share, from the previous year. Despite these challenges, Kohl's managed to slightly exceed earnings forecasts by reporting an adjusted profit of 53 cents per share against the expected 52 cents. The company also faced increased operating expenses, which rose by 1.9% to $1.3 billion, partly due to higher store payroll costs. In response to these financial pressures, Kohl's has undertaken layoffs and store closures, with plans to close eight stores by the end of January 2024.

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