"While Kohl's continues to believe in the health and strength of its profitable store base, these specific locations were underperforming stores," the company said. Start the day

Kohl’s is planning to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April as the struggling department store chain aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales

Kohl's said Friday it will close 27 underperforming locations in 15 states by April -- a fraction of its 1,150-store base -- as the struggling department store chain aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales.

On the heels of store closures announced by Joann Fabrics, Kohl's is planning to close 27 stores, including two in Ohio. Here's where they are.