UNITED STATES


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT




Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 26, 2009



KOHL’S CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



      Wisconsin      

    1-11084   

      39-1630919      

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
        Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin             

 


   53051  

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (262) 703-7000


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On August 26, 2009, Kohl’s Corporation (the “Company”) Board of Directors announced that Kevin Mansell has been named Chairman of the Board effective September 1, 2009.  Mr. Mansell will also continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.  With Mr. Mansell’s appointment, Larry Montgomery will retire from his position as Chairman of the Board effective September 1, 2009, but will continue to be employed by the Company and serve on the Board of Directors until January 30, 2010.  Mr. Montgomery has agreed to provide additional transition assistance following retirement.  The press release announcing this succession is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.


Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

 

 

 

99.1

Press Release dated August 26, 2009





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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Kohl’s has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated:  August 26, 2009

KOHL’S CORPORATION




By:  /s/ Richard D. Schepp                      

Richard D. Schepp

Executive Vice President

General Counsel and Secretary




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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

 

 

99.1

Press Release dated August 26, 2009






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