Posted 8/23/2023, 2:36:55 PM

Kohl's earnings: Profits plunge more than 50% annually on weak sales as consumer angst persists

Kohl's Q2 earnings beat expectations with adjusted earnings per share of $0.52, down 53% from a year ago, but its Sephora business is thriving and bringing in new customers, although same-store sales decreased 5%.

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