15 Great Alternatives to Kohl's, as 27 Stores Set to Close This Weekend

In January 2025, Kohl's announced its plans to close 27 stores before April — with a total of 15 states affected by the closures.

If you're a lifelong fan of Kohl's, this may be devastating news. However, worry not. There are plenty of alternatives where you can continue to save money shopping for your favorite brands.

Here are 15 alternatives worth exploring.

An off-price retailer, Burlington Stores sells high-quality name brands and home goods. It is a good alternative to Kohl's due to its significantly lower prices for branded products.

Besides, Burlington Stores has been reporting steady growth, so if you're looking for a long-term replacement for Kohl's, this may be it.

Like Kohl's Sonoma and Apt. 9 store brands, Macy's offers consumers appealing private brands.

I.N.C. and Style & Co. clothes are popular with shoppers and can adequately fill the gap left by Kohl's. While Macy's prices tend to be higher than Kohl's, the store often holds major clearance sales events during which you can easily buy designer goods at lower prices than at Kohl's.

Many people find shopping at Target a completely different experience from shopping at Kohl's. Despite having a different feel, the two stores offer similar brands at lower prices, like Levi's, for example.

If you prefer a slightly more organized store chock full of everything from apparel to grocery products, Target is an easy alternative to Kohl's. Besides, Kohl's regular prices are often higher than Target's, which makes switching a win-win decision.

Overall, if you like saving money on clothes, handbags, luggage, and household items, you won't miss Kohl's.

Ross is a direct rival, and, like Kohl's, the store offers great price markdowns for items with minor aesthetic issues.

Word to the wise: to find the true bargains, keep looking through the racks — Ross isn't the most organized store you've ever stepped in, but there are many hidden treasures to be found.

Marshall's offers brand-name items at a discount. It is an off-price retailer rather than a full-price retailer like Kohl's, which means it sells brand-name items at highly discounted prices.

If brand-name clothing is your main draw to Kohl's, Marshall's can fill the gap. Just bear in mind that its selection changes often, so you may have to keep your options open.

Nordstrom is a well-established name in the retail luxury market. It leads other stores with its dedicated customer service and high-quality products.

Shopping at Nordstrom Rack outlets offers a similar range of designer products like T-shirts at affordable prices of $25 or less.

Like Kohl's, T.J. Maxx sells brand-name apparel and home goods at lower prices. The store offers a good variety of items, so if anything, it may feel slightly more overwhelming than Kohl's.

TJ Maxx also has a rewards program you can use. Unlike Kohl's, however, you can only take advantage of it if you apply for the store's credit card. The good news is that using this card will also give you reward points for shopping at Marshall's and HomeGoods.

HomeGoods is another good alternative to Kohl's, especially if you enjoy finding one-of-a-kind discounted items. HomeGoods discounts all the items it sells, unlike Kohl's. However, this off-price business model also makes the store more cluttered.

Pick HomeGoods if you're in the market for home decor or furniture. For example, a high-end lamp selling for $59.99 at Kohl's may be yours for $39.99 at HomeGoods.

If you live in the southern or midwestern U.S., Dillard's could be your best replacement for Kohl's. The store focuses on similar offerings, from clothing to everyday products.

Like Kohl's, Dillard's gives shoppers the choice between designer apparel and no-name brands. In addition, you can buy exclusive beauty brands and browse curated collections to suit your every need, especially during clearance events.

Like Kohl's, Costco sells brand-name items from FitBit activity trackers to Lego toys, but that's not all you can save on.

Once you buy a membership, you'll have access to lots of groceries. Besides, Costco also offers its Kirkland Signature label, which is often the same quality as a name brand at a lower cost.

If you enjoy Kohl's variety of private-label and name-brand products, it's worth investing in a Costco membership. Besides, you can also take advantage of unbeatable bulk prices.

If you enjoy trendy, affordable apparel, you'll be happy with Old Navy's high-quality dupes.

Although the store won't offer name-brand items like Kohl's, a lot of the clothes here are the same (but cheaper) as stores like J. Crew, LOFT, Ann Taylor, Madewell, etc.

At Old Navy, you can find a jacket for less than $100 that looks just like one from Banana Republic, selling for well over $200.

Like Costco, Sam's Club sells its own private-label brand, Sam's Club's Member Mark. This Walmart-owned warehouse retailer offers consumers several brand-name items — Lucky Brand, for example.

If you must pick between Costco and Sam's Club as your replacement for Kohl's, consider that Sam's Club is generally the cheaper alternative — including the membership fee.

This retail giant is committed to low prices for its vast variety of products. Walmart can't replace Kohl's for discounted luxury brands.

However, it can offer affordable dupes and save you money on small appliances, home decor, and everyday essentials.

You may not find it fair to compare Kohl's with an online retail giant like Amazon. Yet, if your local Kohl's closed its doors, you may find Amazon's incredible variety of everything from name-brand products to luxury dupes for a lower price.

Besides, Amazon offers the convenience of shopping from home, something Kohl's is still struggling with despite its foray into the online shopping experience.

While finding a JCPenney at every mall across the country is no longer the norm, if you have one in your neighborhood, it's a great substitute for a Kohl's.

JCPenney has a loyalty program with good benefits and offers a variety of accessories, apparel, and decor — albeit different brands than Kohl's. Regardless, if you follow sales, you can score essentials like bedsheets for up to ten dollars less at JCPenney than Kohl's.

Various stores, from Target to T.J. Maxx and even Walmart, can fill the gap that Kohl's leaves in the affected communities.

In addition to saving money on your favorite brands at these stores, you can earn rewards on everyday purchases with the right cash-back or reward credit card. That way, shopping is more than an indulgence — it pays.