(Bloomberg) — Kohl’s Corp. reported a slight drop in holiday sales, reinforcing concerns that department stores lost ground despite robust growth in U.S. consumer spending. Shares fell as much as 9.4% in early trading.Same-store sales, a key measure of retail success, declined 0.2% in November and December, the company said in a statement. Kohl’s also said profit for fiscal 2019, which ends in February, will be at the low end of its previously announced range of $4.75 to $4.95 a share.Key InsightsChief Executive Officer Michelle Gass said strength in e-commerce, beauty, footwear and other areas was offset by weakness in …read more
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