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Kohl’s Opens West Coast IT Office in Milpitas

The move created dozens of new jobs.

Kohl’s Department Stores has opened a new information technology (IT) office in Milpitas.

The team is working out of 52,000 square-feet of rented office space at 620 N. McCarthy Blvd. Thirty jobs were initially created, with plenty of room for expansion.

The Milpitas team will support Kohl’s online sales growth and strategic focus on omnichannel initiatives, including process automation and the replatforming of Kohls.com.

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The company’s website generated $1.4 billion in sales last year, with three consecutive years of more than 40 percent annual growth.

“We know consumers are seeking a seamless experience and instant access to information whether shopping online, on their mobile device or in store,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.

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“We have made significant investments in our IT and ominchannel initiatives to ensure we have the platforms, technology and tools to allow customers to shop when they want and from where they want. We are excited to have a presence in one of the country’s leading technology hubs and increased proximity to our partners and talent on the West Coast who can help bring our initiatives to life.”

Kohl's has a department store at the Great Mall in Milpitas.

The company lists its jobs online KohlsCareers.com.

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