Kohl's in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. closing its doors for good

Store manager posted on social media earlier this afternoon that the store was closing

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The Kohl's department store located in the Cascade Crossing shopping center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is shutting down permanently. The store manager, Christopher Herbert, announced the closure on social media earlier today and shared details on the liquidation sale, including 50% off clearance items and 30% off regular and clearance-priced merchandise (excluding Sephora, Kohl's Cares, and gift cards).

Why it matters

The closure of this Kohl's location is a significant loss for the Sault Ste. Marie community, as the store has been a fixture in the Cascade Crossing shopping center since its grand opening in 2016. The shuttering reflects broader challenges facing brick-and-mortar retail as consumer shopping habits continue to shift towards e-commerce.

The details

Kohl's opened its Sault Ste. Marie location in March 2016 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the 46th Kohl's store to open in Michigan. However, the store manager, Christopher Herbert, announced on social media this afternoon that the location would be closing its doors permanently. All clearance items (except Sephora and Kohl's Cares) are now 50% off the clearance price, and all regular and clearance-priced merchandise is 30% off, excluding Sephora, Kohl's Cares, and gift cards. All sales are final and cannot be returned to any Kohl's locations.

  • Kohl's held its grand opening in Sault Ste. Marie with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 4, 2016.
  • The store manager posted the closure announcement on social media earlier this afternoon (January 28, 2026).

The players

Christopher Herbert

The store manager of the Kohl's location in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, who announced the store's permanent closure on social media.

Kohl's

An American department store chain that operates over 1,100 locations across the United States.

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What they’re saying

“It is with a heavy heart we have to inform our community that the Sault Sainte Marie Kohl's will be closing.”

— Christopher Herbert, Store Manager

The takeaway

The closure of the Kohl's store in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is a sign of the ongoing challenges facing traditional brick-and-mortar retail as consumer shopping habits continue to evolve. This loss will be felt by the local community, which has relied on the Kohl's location as a shopping destination since its opening in 2016.