About Kohl's
Kohl's Corporation is one of the largest department store chains in the United States, operating more than 1,100 stores across 49 states. Founded by Maxwell Kohl in 1962 in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Kohl's has grown from a single grocery store into a national omnichannel retailer headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The company specializes in affordable fashion, home goods, beauty products, and accessories, with a focus on delivering value through its industry-leading coupon stacking system and Kohl's Cash loyalty program.
What sets Kohl's apart from other department stores is its commitment to stackable savings. Shoppers can combine sitewide percentage-off coupons with dollar-off codes, Kohl's Cash, and Kohl's Rewards on a single transaction — a level of discount layering unmatched in the department store space. The Kohl's Charge Card adds another layer with 12+ exclusive cardholder coupons per year. In 2023, Kohl's launched its partnership with Sephora, bringing over 125 prestige beauty brands into Sephora at Kohl's shop-in-shops across all 1,100+ locations.
Kohl's also serves as a convenient Amazon returns drop-off point at every location, further driving in-store traffic and rewarding customers with bonus coupons for each return processed. The company continues to expand its digital presence through Kohls.com and the Kohl's app, offering same-day pickup, BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store), and curbside pickup. With seasonal sales events like Friends & Family, Semi-Annual Intimates, and Black Friday, Kohl's consistently delivers some of the deepest discounts in the department store category.
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2026 Kohl's Sales Calendar
January
White Sale & Clearance
Bedding & bath up to 60% off
March
Semi-Annual Intimates Sale
Bras & panties up to 60% off
May
Memorial Day Sale
Home, fashion & outdoor up to 50% off
June
Father's Day + Sephora Summer
Men's up to 50% off + beauty deals
August
Semi-Annual Intimates + Back to School
Intimates 60% off + kids' clothing deals
September
Labor Day Sale
Home, appliances & fashion up to 50% off
November
Black Friday + Friends & Family
Biggest sale — up to 70% off + extra 30%
December
Holiday Sales & Clearance
Gift sets, home & fashion up to 60% off
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Kohl's Cash and how does it work?
Kohl's Cash is a rewards currency earned during designated earn periods, which run roughly every other week throughout the year. During an earn period, you receive $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend (calculated on the subtotal before coupons are applied). Once issued, Kohl's Cash is redeemable during the following redemption window, which typically lasts 10 days. There is no minimum purchase to redeem Kohl's Cash. If your Kohl's Cash exceeds your order total, the remaining balance is forfeited — so plan your redemption purchases to use the full amount. Kohl's Cash can be stacked with percentage-off coupons, dollar-off codes, and Kohl's Rewards for maximum savings.
2. How many coupons can I use on one Kohl's order?
Kohl's allows you to stack up to 10 coupon codes on a single order, making it one of the most coupon-friendly retailers in the country. You can combine one sitewide percentage-off code (such as 30% off) with multiple dollar-off codes (such as $10 off $50) in the same transaction. On top of that, you can apply Kohl's Cash and Kohl's Rewards. The percentage-off code applies first, then dollar-off codes reduce the remaining total. This stacking ability is unique to Kohl's and allows for dramatic total discounts when timed with clearance sales and earn periods.
3. Does Kohl's offer free shipping?
Yes. Kohl's offers free standard shipping on all orders of $49 or more. Kohl's Charge Card holders with MVC (Most Valued Customer) status receive free shipping on every order with no minimum purchase required. MVC status is earned by spending $600 or more per calendar year on a Kohl's Charge Card. Alternatively, you can choose free in-store pickup or curbside pickup on most items, available at all 1,100+ Kohl's store locations, with no minimum order required.
4. What is the Kohl's return policy?
Kohl's offers a generous 90-day return policy on most merchandise. Items can be returned in-store or by mail with a receipt for a full refund to the original payment method. Without a receipt, Kohl's may issue a merchandise credit based on the lowest selling price in the past 13 weeks. Premium electronics have a 30-day return window. Beauty products from Sephora at Kohl's follow Sephora's return policy and can be returned gently used within 60 days. During the holiday season (November through December purchases), the return window is typically extended through the end of January.
5. What are the benefits of the Kohl's credit card?
The Kohl's Charge Card offers several exclusive benefits: 35% off your first purchase (one of the highest first-purchase discounts in retail), 12 or more exclusive cardholder-only coupons per year (typically 15-30% off), and an enhanced Kohl's Rewards earn rate of 7.5% back (compared to 5% for non-cardholders). Cardholders who spend $600 or more per calendar year earn MVC (Most Valued Customer) status, which includes free shipping on every order with no minimum, additional exclusive coupons, and early access to select sales. There is no annual fee for the card.
6. What is Sephora at Kohl's?
Sephora at Kohl's is a full-service Sephora beauty shop located inside all 1,100+ Kohl's stores nationwide. Launched in 2021 and fully rolled out by 2023, these shop-in-shops carry over 125 prestige beauty brands including MAC, Fenty Beauty, Rare Beauty, Clinique, and the newly added YSL Beauty for 2026. The key advantage is that purchases at Sephora at Kohl's earn rewards from both programs simultaneously: Kohl's Rewards (5% or 7.5% back) and Sephora Beauty Insider points. During Kohl's Cash earn periods, your Sephora purchases also earn Kohl's Cash. Sephora percentage-off coupons do not apply at Kohl's, but Kohl's own sitewide coupons work on all Sephora purchases.
7. Does Kohl's offer a senior discount?
Yes. Kohl's offers a 15% senior discount every Wednesday for customers aged 60 and older. The discount is available in-store only and applies to your entire purchase. The senior discount stacks with dollar-off coupons and Kohl's Cash but cannot be combined with percentage-off sitewide codes (since it is itself a percentage-off discount). To maximize savings on Senior Wednesday, combine the 15% off with dollar-off codes, Kohl's Cash redemption, and Kohl's Rewards for layered discounts. No registration is required — simply inform the cashier at checkout.
8. Does Kohl's have a military discount?
Yes. Kohl's offers a 15% military discount every Monday for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families. The discount is available in-store only and requires a valid military ID. Similar to the senior discount, the military discount stacks with dollar-off coupons and Kohl's Cash but not with sitewide percentage-off codes. Some stores also run expanded military appreciation events around Veterans Day and Memorial Day with higher discounts or additional Kohl's Cash offers.
9. What is MVC status at Kohl's?
MVC stands for Most Valued Customer and is the top tier of the Kohl's Rewards program, available exclusively to Kohl's Charge Card holders who spend $600 or more per calendar year. MVC benefits include free standard shipping on every order with no minimum purchase, additional exclusive percentage-off coupons beyond the standard cardholder mailings, early access to select sale events, and a dedicated customer service line. MVC status resets each calendar year based on your annual spend, so you need to maintain $600+ in purchases to keep the benefits active.
10. Does Kohl's price match?
Kohl's does not offer a formal price-matching policy with competitors. However, Kohl's operates on a promotional pricing model where sitewide coupons, Kohl's Cash, and regular sale events consistently bring prices below listed retail. If an item drops in price within 14 days of your purchase, you can request a price adjustment at customer service (in-store or by calling 855-564-5705). The best strategy at Kohl's is to combine promotional events with coupon stacking rather than relying on price matching — the layered discounts typically result in lower final prices than competitor price matches would offer.