One Kohl's store in Massachusetts is making a significant change.

Don’t worry, the Dartmouth store isn’t going anywhere for now.

Instead, another town will soon be seeing a retail shift.

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Stoughton Store to Close in Early 2025

According to USA Today, Kohl’s is planning on shutting down 27 locations nationwide and the store in Stoughton, Massachusetts, located at 501 Technology Center Drive, will close in early 2025.

This move is part of a larger plan by the company to shut down stores that aren’t performing well or don’t align with its current goals. As more people shop online, Kohl's is working to improve its finances and adjust to the shift in consumer habits.

In a nutshell, the company is focusing on keeping stores in locations that are more important for its business.

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The closure in Stoughton is part of a growing trend in the retail industry where companies are rethinking where their stores are located. Many are closing less profitable locations and putting more emphasis on their online sales to stay competitive.

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It’s All Part of the Plan

Kohl’s says that shutting this store is part of a bigger plan to stay strong in the long term and make sure they meet what customers want.

As Stoughton prepares for the closure, it’s a reminder of how much the retail world is changing. Retailers are adjusting to keep up with the times, and many shoppers are seeing how the industry is shifting right before their eyes and at the helm of their fingers that's just a click away.

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