"While Kohl's continues to believe in the health and strength of its profitable store base, these specific locations were underperforming stores," the company said. Start the day

Kohl’s said Friday it was closing 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April — a fraction of its 1,150 store base — and a large distribution hub in San Bernardino, where nearly 700 people will lose their jobs.

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