KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES REWARDS VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OF 165 TEXAS YOUTH THROUGH KOHL’S CARES® SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Localyouth volunteers receive Kohl’s gift card and chance to receive $1,000 regionalscholarship for outstanding community service MENOMONEE Falls, Wis., June 27, 2012– Today, the Kohl’s Department Stores’ Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program will recognize more than 2,200 young volunteers nationwidewho have made a positive impact in their communities through volunteerism. Onehundred sixty-five youth from Texas will each receive a $50 gift card andrecognition certificate from Kohl’s to honor their community service efforts.In 2012, Kohl’s celebrates its 12th year of rewarding remarkableyoung volunteers. These winners qualify for the chanceto receive a $1,000 regional scholarship for post-secondary education, whichKohl’s will award in July. Of the more than 200 regional winners, 10 nationalwinners will each receive a total of $10,000 in scholarships and Kohl’s willdonate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf. Intotal this year, Kohl’s will recognize more than 2,200 young volunteers withmore than $420,000 in scholarships and prizes. {{more}} “Kohl’s is thrilled to recognizemore than 2,200 young volunteers who have dedicated their time and energy tobettering the communities in which we live,” said Julie Gardner, Kohl’s executivevice president and chief marketing officer. “Every effort, large or small,makes a difference. Through the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, we strive tonot only recognize these efforts but also encourage outstanding youth toimprove their communities through volunteerism.” A list of all winners from Texasis available at http://e2.ma/click/jxtdc/bjthld/3o4ft. Since the program began in 2001,Kohl’s has recognized more than 17,000 kids, including the 2012 winners, withnearly $3.5 million in scholarships and prizes. The Kohl’s Cares ScholarshipProgram is part of Kohl’s Cares, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused onimproving the lives of children. Kohl’s Cares benefits children’s health andeducation initiatives nationwide through its merchandise program, featuringspecial books and plush toys where 100 percent of net profit benefitschildren’s initiatives; fundraising gift cards for schools and youth servingorganizations and the Associates in Action associate volunteer program. Formore information on the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, visit www.kohlskids.com. About Kohl’s Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis.,Kohl’s is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty departmentstore offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes,accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Witha commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,134 stores in 49states. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than$208 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Caresâcause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl’s Cares, LLC, a wholly-ownedsubsidiary of Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations andinformation, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visitwww.Kohls.com, or join the discussion on Facebook http://e2.ma/click/jxtdc/bjthld/z95ft or Twitter http://e2.ma/click/jxtdc/bjthld/f26ft.