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Thursday, October 20, 2005

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (Business Wire) -- Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE:KSS) held the American Beauty & Fashion Makeover event, designed to give back to Florida's military wives today. On October 20, 2005, Kohl's used its American Beauty cosmetics line and the latest women's fashions to make over military wives throughout the greater Tampa area. The second of two events designed to recognize Florida's contribution to the armed forces, the American Beauty & Fashion Makeover program has honored dozens of military wives to date, holding these events at its Viera and Lakeland store locations.

Kohl's American Beauty & Fashion Makeover participants will receive a makeover from a beauty expert; a brand new fashion look from quality collections, including Daisy Fuentes(R), apt. 9(TM), axcess, Candie's(R) and Nine & Company(R); and two $50 Kohl's gift cards - one for themselves and one for their spouse. To top off their day of fun and fashion, the ladies will have a professional photograph taken as a keepsake or to mail to their spouse overseas.

"Kohl's realizes that this is a challenging time for women who are serving and for those who are married to a soldier who is deployed," said Mike Gravly, regional manager, Kohl's Department Stores. "It's important to recognize that contribution and to show our appreciation and dedication to the communities we serve."

This program is launched in conjunction with Kohl's entry into the Florida market, where it is opening ten stores and creating 1,500 jobs statewide.

Specific locations for new Kohl's stores include:

-- 11824 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

-- 13760 St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258

-- 1995 E. West Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL 32003

-- 945 W. State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

-- 12305 US HWY 27 S., Clermont, FL 34711

-- 3200 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

-- 1065 Harley Strickland Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763

-- 6729 Colonnade Ave., Viera, FL 32940

-- 422 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828

-- 1401 Town Center Dr., Lakeland, FL 33803

Kohl's, which posted sales of $11.7 billion in 2004, brings a history of success serving women and families with children. Kohl's also offers a store charge card, gift cards, bridal registry, easy-to-shop store layouts, convenient locations, shopping carts that double as strollers, centralized checkouts and compelling pricing, all in a friendly shopping environment. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Kohl's has also made a commitment to Florida through its Kohl's Cares for Kids(R) program, which is focused on improving children's health and educational opportunities. Kohl's has formed partnerships with Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, and Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville - all of which benefit from local Kohl's Cares for Kids(R) children's hospital fundraising efforts. Throughout the year, Kohl's features special items in its stores priced at $5 each with 100 percent of the net profits going to support health and educational opportunities for children across the country.

Kohl's Department Stores

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's 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. By the end of fiscal year 2005, Kohl's will operate 732 stores in 41 states. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit Kohl's Web site at kohls.com.

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Heidi Frank, 414-227-3441 or 414-852-5151
hfrank@ckpr.biz
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Kirsten Helgeson, 414-227-3536
khelgeson@ckpr.biz

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