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Shoppers Give Costco Highest Overall Marks Among Major Retailers
By Chris Morran on February 7, 2012 1:30 PM  
Our pals-in-arms at the Consumer Reports National Research Center recently asked more than 26,000 readers to rate their shopping experiences at the nation's top retailers — both in-store and online — and in spite of being a members' only warehouse store, Costco came out looking the best. More »

Is Kohl's Marking Up Prices Before It Puts Items On Sale?
By Chris Morran on February 7, 2012 11:35 AM  
When you see a sale advertising "40% off" an item, what exactly does that mean? Is it 40% off the price it was selling for last week? 40% off the MSRP? There's a gray area in retail pricing that has some shoppers accusing Kohl's of inflating prices so that an "on sale" item looks to be a better deal than it actually is. More »

Rebecca Black Friday Kohl's Ad Annoys Pretty Much Everyone
By Laura Northrup on November 23, 2011 8:00 AM  
Congratulations to Kohl's on their early entry in the 2012 Worst Ad in America contest. Their parody version of Rebecca Black's "Friday" is just as grating as the original song, only with worse lyrics. Yes, it turns out that was possible. More »

Big Retailers Opening Doors Even Earlier On Black Friday
By Ben Popken on November 3, 2011 4:00 PM  
Instead of the usual 3am Black Friday door opening, several retailers, including Target, Macy's, and Kohls, announced they're going to be open at midnight this year. More »

How To Get The Best Deals At 10 Major Retail Chains
September 22, 2010 12:15 PM  
Everyone wants a bargain, which is why more Americans shop at discount chains like Target and Walmart than at any other type of big store. But a new survey of more than 30,000 subscribers by the Consumer Reports National Research Center reveals that folks are also finding low prices at department stores, warehouse clubs, and general-merchandise retailers. We recently reported on why consumers shop where they do. More »

Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Shoplifting
By Chris Morran on June 27, 2010 4:49 AM  
A man in Mississippi is heading up the river for the rest of his life after he was caught heisting some stuff from a Kohl's store and then led police on a car chase. Oh, and also because he'd been convicted 10 previous times. More »

Up-To-The-Minute Coupon Codes For Hot Sales
By Ben Popken on June 23, 2010 2:00 PM  
The deal aficionados on the FatWallet message boards have various discussion threads devoted to providing the most current coupons for a slew of stores. Rather then dig for them, here's a master list of their official store coupons and clearance threads. Members routinely get rid of dead coupons and post new ones, so this is definitely one to bookmark: More »

Retailers, Manufacturers Agree To Reduce Amount Of Lead Used In Handbags
By Chris Morran on June 4, 2010 2:15 PM  
As part of a $1.7 million settlement, over 40 major retailers and apparel manufacturers have agreed to cut back on the amount of lead used in handbags and other accessories. More »

Red "Sale" Sign At Kohl's Means Item Is FOR Sale, Not ON Sale
By Laura Northrup on April 28, 2010 10:00 AM  
Nice try, Kohl's, but we see through your game. An item isn't on sale just because you say it is. You have to actually decrease the price. Noah writes that when he found a tag emblazoned with the word SALE, he thought this meant that perhaps the item was on sale. Don't be silly, Noah. More »

Kohl's Sends Me Random Door Parts, Empty Box, With My Order
By Chris Morran on March 31, 2010 11:54 AM  
Consumerist reader Mike was recently enticed by a clothing sale on Kohls.com, so he ordered, in his words, "a ton of shirts." What he didn't know was that, in addition to his shirts, Kohl's was also going to send him several random pieces for a door lock assembly and a second box of free air. More »

Used Syringes Surprise Kohl's Shopper
By Carey Alexander on July 18, 2009 6:00 PM  

—>We've all been there, trying on a pair of shorts in a Kohl's dressing room when suddenly we feel the cold sting of three used syringes. Or maybe it's a joy that was limited to a Texas woman who was shopping yesterday at the Kohl's in Harris County, Texas.  More »

Is Kohl's Systemically Overcharging Customers?
By Carey Alexander on May 3, 2009 6:00 PM  

—>Don't walk out of Kohl's without first double-checking your receipt. The store apparently has a penchant for overcharging customers, according to the Sacramento County Department of Weights and Measures, which fined the chain $2,000 for repeatedly failing surprise inspections. CBS sent an enterprising reporter to see how long it would take for them to uncover a pricing discrepancy of their own. Almost immediately, they found a woman who was charged $64.99 for a pair of shoes marked $59.99.  More »

Is Kohl's Systemically Overcharging Customers?
By Carey Alexander on May 3, 2009 6:00 PM  

—>Don't walk out of Kohl's without first double-checking your receipt. The store apparently has a penchant for overcharging customers, according to the Sacramento County Department of Weights and Measures, which fined the chain $2,000 for repeatedly failing surprise inspections. CBS sent an enterprising reporter to see how long it would take for them to uncover a pricing discrepancy of their own. Almost immediately, they found a woman who was charged $64.99 for a pair of shoes marked $59.99.  More »

Kohl's Marks Up Jewelry, Then Discounts It
By Chris Walters on December 26, 2008 10:19 PM  

—>A Maryland woman bought some jewelry on sale at the Kohl's in Westminster, then discovered cheaper prices under the price tags.  More »

Confirmed: Christmas Is Creeping
By Carey Alexander on September 28, 2008 2:45 PM  

—>The Chicago Tribune confirms that Christmas is creeping up earlier this year as skittish retailers try to stay ahead of the ever-crescendoing non-recession. Walgreens, Kohls, and Home Depot were all singled out for defying the calendar, but blame also belongs with consumers who fuel seasonal ignorance with their buying choices.  More »

Morning Deals
By Ben Popken on July 11, 2008 10:41 AM  

  • Kohl's: 80-90% Clearance Sale
  • Disney Outlet: Kid's costumes up to 80% off, plus extra 20% off code
  • Amazon: Dr. Martens Men's 1914 Cherry Red Size 14 Boots $38
Highlights From Dealhack
  • Tiger Direct: UTStarcom GSM708 Unlocked GSM Phone $20
  • Butterfly Photo: Canon Rebel XSi 12MP DSLR & Lens $790 Shipped
  • Expedia: Save 30% off Hotels, Cars, Cruises & Other Travel
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Kohls Violates Visa's Merchant Agreement, Refuses To Accept Credit Card Without ID
By Carey Alexander on May 4, 2008 2:42 PM  
This afternoon I visited the Kohl's store in Moline, Illinois. When I was checking out I elected to pay with my Visa card. After sliding my card through the card reader I signed the screen when prompted. My cashier asked to see the card, which I handed over to her. She handed my card back to me and then asked to see my identification, to which I respectfully declined. She said I had to show my ID or I could not leave the store with my purchases...  More »

Kohl's has signed musician Avril Lavigne to be the face of Abbey Dawn, a juniors lifestyle brand. A perfect synergy, one is just as much "punk" as the other. [NYmag via Don't Believe The HypebeastMore »

Latest ACSI Survey Is Out: You Really Like Dollar General
By Chris Walters on February 21, 2008 4:27 PM  

—> The American Customer Satisfaction Index has released its latest scores of retail businesses, so we thought we'd take a look at the department store rankings by constructing a handy graph. When it comes to customer satisfaction, apparently Dollar General is doing something right—and Wal-Mart, as usual, is doing lots of things wrong.   More »