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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 

Contacts:  

Vicki Shamion, Kohl’s 

Office: 262 703 1464 

[e-mail] 

 

Jam Stewart, Kohl’s  

Office: 262.703.7736 

[e-mail] 

 

Lauren Mallon, Fila 

Office: 410-773-3236 

[e-mail] 

 

Kohl's Announces Exclusive License Agreement  

FILA SPORT® Branded Apparel, Footwear and Accessories to be Sold 

Exclusively at Kohl’s Stores in Fall 2008  

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., November 13, 2007 - Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) 

and Fila Luxembourg S.a.r.l. today announced a multi-year licensing agreement naming 

Kohl’s as the exclusive U.S. retailer of the FILA SPORT

®

 collection. The collection will 

feature women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, footwear and accessories and will be 

available in Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com in fall 2008. 

"Industry-wide, the active and sport business continues to grow.  The addition of FILA 

SPORT capitalizes on the market opportunity and expands our exclusive offerings with 

one of the most recognizable names in sportswear," said Kevin Mansell, president of 

Kohl's Department Stores.  "We are confident that FILA SPORT will resonate with our 

shoppers and is a strong addition to our growing portfolio of world class brands."   

The FILA SPORT collection will include apparel for women, men and children, 

accessories (including hats, wallets, bags, sunglasses, watches, belts, sports equipment, 

umbrellas) and footwear.   

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to combine our FILA SPORT brand with 

Kohl’s successful, well-established retail infrastructure,” said Gene Yoon, Chairman of 

Fila Korea Ltd, the parent company of Fila Luxembourg S.a.r.l.  “The Fila brand has a 

long history of sport and lifestyle product for the international marketplace.  We are 

certain that Kohl’s in partnership with Fila will create a collection that combines the 

unique style and flavor synonymous with our brand." 

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Kohl’s will collaborate with Fila on apparel and accessory product design and lead the 

manufacturing, production, distribution, sales and marketing of the FILA SPORT 

collection for these products.  Fila will collaborate with Kohl’s on the FILA SPORT 

branded footwear product design and will lead the manufacturing and production for 

these products.   

About Kohl’s Corporation 

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-

oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national 

brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping 

environment. By the end of November, Kohl’s will operate 929 stores in 47 states.  A 

company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $85 

million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® 

philanthropic program.  For a list of store locations and information, or for the added 

convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com. 

About Fila 

Established in Italy in 1911, Fila is a leading manufacturer of footwear and apparel for 

sport and leisure that has developed excellent brand recognition by marketing products 

with a high design and style content that are endorsed by professional athletes from 

around the world. To learn more about the brand, visit 

www.Fila.com

 

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