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News Breaks September 18, 2012 08:02 EDT KSS Kohl's to hire over 52,700 associates this holiday season Kohl’s Department Stores announced it anticipates hiring more than 52,700 associates nationwide this holiday season, up more than 10% from last year to support its holiday business in stores and growth in e-commerce in 2012. Kohl’s anticipates hiring an average of 41 associates per store, an increase of 4% over 2011, to provide shoppers with customer service throughout the holiday season at its 1,146 stores in 49 states. Further, the company anticipates hiring approximately 5,700 seasonal positions at distribution centers and more than 30 seasonal credit operations positions. News For KSS From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on KSS the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. May 22, 2013 08:03 EDT KSS Kohl's announces Michelle Gass as Chief Customer Officer Subscribe for More Information May 17, 2013 07:45 EDT KSS Kohl's risk/reward remains attractive, says RW Baird Baird views the risk/reward for Kohl's as attractive following Q1 results. The firm cited effective inventory management despite disappointing sales, easier comps, and ongoing initiatives to improve operations. Shares are Outperform rated with a $57 price target. May 16, 2013 14:44 EDT KSS Kohl's can beat Q2 guidance, says RW Baird RW Baird believes that easier comps and pent-up demand for spring/summer merchandise could enable Kohl's to beat its in-line Q1 EPs guidance. The firm thinks the company has several upcoming positive catalysts and keeps an Outperform rating on the stock. 09:32 EDT KSS Kohl's spikes sharply after earnings beat, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information 09:19 EDT KSS On The Fly: Pre-market Movers Subscribe for More Information 07:04 EDT KSS Kohl's sees Q2 EPS $1.00-$1.08, consensus $1.05 Subscribe for More Information 07:03 EDT KSS Kohl's reports Q1 SSS down 1.9% Subscribe for More Information 07:02 EDT KSS Kohl's reports Q1 EPS 66c, consensus 58c Subscribe for More Information May 15, 2013 15:11 EDT KSS Notable companies reporting before tomorrow's open Notable companies reporting before tomorrow's market open, with earnings consensus, include Wal-Mart (WMT), consensus $1.15; Kohl's (KSS), consensus 58c; Flowers Foods (FLO), consensus 42c; Brady Corp. (BRC), consensus 60c; Prestige Brands (PBH), consensus 35c. 15:05 EDT KSS Kohl's May 50 straddle priced for 5.1% move into Q1 May 13, 2013 10:24 EDT KSS Kohl’s May volatility increases into Q1 and guidance Kohl's May call option implied volatility is at 59, June is at 27; compared to its 26-week average of 28 according to Track Data, suggesting larger near term price movement in the expected release of Q1 results before the market open on May 16. May 8, 2013 09:39 EDT KSS Kohl's comps trending below expectations, says Cleveland Research Cleveland said Kohls trends continue to be challenged and that comps appear to be trending below expectations driven by weaker traffic and difficult spring seasonal sales. 07:44 EDT KSS BofA/Merrill's retail analysts hold an analyst/industry conference call Specialty Retail Analyst Hutchinson provides an update on April monthly sales, earnings and industry trends on an Analyst/Industry conference call. Relevant covered companies BBBY, BBY, BJ, CHS, COH, COST, DG, DLTR, FDO, FL, GPS, KR, KSS, LOW, M, NDN, PLCE, SKS, SWY, TGT, TJX, WMT and ZLC may be included on the Analyst/Industry conference call to be held on May 9 at 1 pm. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.