Adding to the multitude of traditional retailers that are struggling to thrive, US department store chain Kohl's is having a hard time adapting to the new normal. Though the retailer has introduced a number of innovations, including a collaboration with Amazon that will enable customers to return online purchases in its stores, Kohl's announced the closure of several off-price locations back in June and more recently, reported gloomy results for its third quarter.

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