Kohl’s announces temporary closure of stores nationwide; Credit Center employee has COVID-19

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl’s officials announced as the result of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, the temporary closure of stores nationwide effective Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman confirmed for FOX6 News an employee at the Credit Center in Menomonee Falls tested positive for coronavirus.

Below is the statement FOX6 received Thursday morning from the Kohl's spokeswoman:


As for the closures, Kohl's CEO said the following in a statement on the company's website:


Kohl’s officials said the company would continue to serve its millions of customers through Kohls.com and Kohl’s App and will ship their desired items directly to their homes.

Kohl’s will provide further updates, including news on store reopenings, at Corporate.Kohls.com.