Kohl’s said Friday it was closing 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April _ a fraction of its 1,150 store base _ as the struggling department store aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales.

Just a week into 2025, retailers are already looking to cut costs with a slate of store closures in the works. While some stores like Boot Barn and Academy Sports are adding to their store fleet in 2025,

George W. Bush gave fellow former president Barack Obama a friendly belly tap at the Jan. 9 funeral of Jimmy Carter, and the internet was obsessed with the viral moment.