Kohl's ceo 'very pleased' with results

1. Kohl's is a desirable place to shop from the consumer's perspective. 2. Kohl's has maintained a socially responsible image.3. Kohl's has implemented an intelligent blend of product, price, and merchandising in maintaining a good consumer image.

Kohl's has delivered a rock-solid earnings year in 2006 and has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that today's retailers must differentiate, and provide value to customers every day in order to sustain profitability, growth and future momentum. Kohl's is truly a "poster child" of all that is right in retail regarding innovation, Brand awareness and value, very fundamental ingredients of companies...

Kohl's continues to give the customer what she wants, and she  says "thank you" by driving 12-month comp sales to well above 5%, dwarfing the results of midline competitors.Customers appreciate the simple amenities such as: parking spaces that are always close to the front door; wide, shiny aisles; generally straightforward promotions; a predictable marketing calendar; colorful cuts with...

- Kohl's has clearly benefited more than JCP from the Federated/May merger.- Both JCP and Kohl's gaining Gross Margin leverage from increased private brand and exclusive brand penetration to their total businesses.

Kohl's must continue to separate itself from the promotional retail environment, promotions are key and cannot get lost; however , key vendors and or product that are exclusive and wanted by consumers,( not because of price only, but the place to shop) needs to be a part of the mix, key is balance.Kohl's should continue to take advantage of the repositioning at macy's stores through...

  -Kohl’s (KSS) a sharp up tick in results for the second half of FY ’06. With KSS continuing to improve both in assortment, planning and inventory management growth should continue although keeping pace with the prior 6 months would be a Herculean feat.