Kohl’s is coming to New Bern with a grand opening scheduled for March 28.
The 35,000-square-foot division retailer will open at 2019 S. Glenburnie Street with buyer conveniences like self-pickup and Amazon returns, mentioned Tara Hernandez, assistant supervisor of Kohl’s company public relations.
Andrea Thompson, normal supervisor of the brand new Kohl’s, mentioned she’s excited for the shop to open.
Thompson has labored for Kohl’s for eight years, beginning as a seasonal rent in Florida. Since then, she’s labored as much as lead roles then supervisor positions and finally normal supervisor.
“I take a look at it as a once-in-a-lifetime alternative, particularly for someone who’s newly promoted to a retailer supervisor, but in addition getting the chance to open up a model new retailer,” she mentioned.
Thompson mentioned that since she moved to New Bern in January, she’s seen pleasure from the group for the brand new retailer.
“After I introduce myself to individuals as the brand new retailer supervisor on the new Kohl’s retailer I watch the thrill on their face,” she mentioned. “I’ve additionally heard from numerous the group simply how a lot they want extra selection.”
Thompson mentioned native residents love their present retailers however individuals additionally want an additional place to buy.
The shop is deliberate to incorporate a small format Sephora and can spotlight in style classes similar to house, clothes, gifting, and footwear.
“The truth that we’re opening our small format Sephora right here goes to have the ability to attain out to the youthful era all the best way to the older era,” Thompson mentioned.
Hernandez mentioned nationwide and personal manufacturers like Nike, Below Armour, Adidas, Sonoma Items for Life, LC by Lauren Conrad, Merely Vera by Vera Wang and 9 West will probably be offered within the New Bern location.
At present, the shop is at its hiring capability however Thompson mentioned they’re nonetheless accepting functions and conducting interviews.
“We’re being very open and wanting to satisfy everyone that wishes an opportunity to attempt to work with us right here,” she mentioned.
